VodafoneThree - Talent Manager: Leadership & Talent

This job is with VodafoneThree, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Location: London OR Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.

We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you will do

• We're looking for a Talent Manager to shape and deliver our leadership, talent, succession and assessment agenda at enterprise scale. This is a high-impact role for someone who can turn strategy into action, build strong leadership pipelines, and help create a culture where people and performance thrive.
• Shape and evolve the enterprise talent and leadership strategy in line with business priorities and ambition.
• Design talent planning and succession processes, ensuring strong governance and enabling high-quality discussions and clear actions across the business.
• Establish and embed evidence-based leadership standards that reflect VodafoneThree's purpose, culture and ambition, and raise the bar for inclusive, high-impact leadership behaviours.
• Design and deliver a cohesive leadership development offer for leaders at all levels.
• Drive a high-performing talent and performance cycle, using insight and people data to identify risks, measure impact and improve outcomes.
• Own early careers strategy, including graduate and early careers programmes, career pathways and experience opportunities that strengthen future talent pipelines.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, Talent Partners, TA, Frontline L&D and business leaders to enable aligned talent, leadership and early careers plans, targeted interventions and practical tools that support organisational performance and growth.
• Lead and develop the team, building capability, setting direction and creating a strong leadership community across the organisation.

Who you are

• You bring strong experience in enterprise talent strategy, strategic workforce planning and succession planning within a complex organisation.
• You know how to design and deliver leadership development, talent review and assessment approaches that are practical, scalable and evidence-based.
• You are confident using people insight and data to monitor pipeline health, identify risks and evaluate impact.
• You are a credible senior stakeholder manager who can influence, facilitate change and translate strategy into clear frameworks, tools and action.
• You lead with a growth mindset, collaborate effectively, navigate complexity and balance strategic thinking with delivery.
• You have the people leadership capability to coach teams, build capability and create an inclusive, high-performance environment.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are - your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.