External Communications Manager

This job is with Vodafone UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Location: London or Newbury (hybrid working)

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: {e.g. Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri}

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our 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, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK 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'll do

Build sustainable reputational value, promoting Vodafone as an innovator and technology leader, delivering new solutions and services to customers, and improving digital experiences

• Design and execute effective PR/Corporate Relations strategies and plans that build sustainable reputational value, promoting Vodafone as an innovator and technology leader, delivering new solutions and services to customers, and improving digital experiences.


• Work with various teams across the business as they innovate, trial and develop new technology solutions (cloud, 5G, security, IoT etc) for adoption by Vodafone and/or become productized by our Wholesale, Enterprise and Consumer divisions.


• Create and co-ordinate delivery of quality editorial content for external use.


• Work with agencies to amplify PR moments with campaigns and other creative solutions.


• Educate media and other external stakeholders on misconceptions around technology. Support and mitigate potential negative media comment.

Who you are

• Significant, demonstrable experience within a Communications and/or related department.


• Confident, self-motivated, and articulate communicator with the ability to understand complexity and to act quickly and with clarity of thought.


• Calmness under pressure and ability to take a sensible and balanced view on issues .


• Strong writing and editing skills.


• Demonstrate Vodafone role model behaviours, working in a collegiate way with colleagues and agencies.
  
  

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK 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 (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.