VodafoneThree - Business Development Manager (Education, Housing & Charities)

Location: Homebased
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday



Homebased

Our homebased working means you’ll work from home almost all the time and come together on certain occasions during the year to be creative, collaborative and simply connect. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
 

Who We Are

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.



Why VodafoneThree

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.

Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
 

What you’ll do

We're recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our Public Sector Market Strategy & Growth   team here at VodafoneThree.

The Public Sector Sales function has been setup within Vodafone Business to create a focused segment dedicated to serving our Public Sector customers, harnessing our innovative solutions and connectivity services to support them with their digital transformation agendas. Public Sector is a strategically important area for Vodafone Business, with the ambition to rapidly increase market share and achieve year on year revenue growth in a complex and mature market.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be an expert on Education, Housing Associations & Charities and own the deliverables within 4 key areas - Market Research & Analysis, Strategic Growth & Purpose, Government & Policy and Partnerships & Industry Engagement.

Using knowledge and insight on Public Sector priorities, regulations and government policies, you will be responsible for proactively enabling growth across the Public Sector through identification of new revenue streams, amplifying and retaining existing ones and building credibility across the market by positioning Vodafone as a trusted digital partner.

Wider responsibilities will also include, but will not be limited to:

• Develop the growth strategy, including creation of quarterly roadmap of compelling events. Build a plan to capitalise and collaborate with Sales Account Managers to execute.   
• Understand & upskill sales team on the priorities, barriers & challenges, key drivers, stakeholders, competitor landscape, regulations, governing bodies, funding flows and influential factors impacting spend behaviours across the public sector. Identify initiatives to leverage these for new business generation. 
• Act as point of contact in senior management & ELT level meetings where subject matter expertise is required across Education, Housing Associations & Charities. 
• Monitor government priorities, tracking policy and regulatory developments to ensure VodafoneThree offerings are aligned with public sector goals. 
• Facilitate ‘innovation events’ alongside Sales Field team bringing together key stakeholders from industry, relevant partners & cross-functional Vodafone team to showcase our capabilities and nurture sales opportunities.
• Support Head of Public Sector in the participation of government forums, supplier events & round tables.

Who you are

• Proven ability in developing strategic plans for revenue growth and effectively articulating the vision.
• Skilled at turning market insight and research into revenue generating opportunities 
• Track record of successful stakeholder relationship building and continuous engagement
• Ability to present at C-suite level to influence and obtain buy-in
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organisation
• An interest in, and good understanding of the Public Sector.

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.
 

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 (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) 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.
 

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