Group UK Commercial Industrial Placement Programme 2026
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – were shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. Our Rotational Graduate Programme isn’t just about developing your career – it’s about giving you the skills, the community, and the opportunities to create positive impact.
At Vodafone, our Commercial team ensures we remain admired by customers, colleagues, and communities. From managing our brand to marketing our services, leveraging data to provide our customers the best products and experience or enhancing the digital & in-person customer experience operations – our Commercial team does it all.
• Marketing and Brand – Keeping our customers at the heart of what we do and ensuring that our brand and marketing strategy resonates with our purpose and the needs of our customers.
• Customer Experience and Operations – You could become involved in every aspect of our multi-channel customer experience, from retail stores to our Vodafone app and website, helping us deliver the best customer experience possible.
• Products and Services – The P&S team is responsible for developing numerous products for our consumers, from negotiating the latest handsets, to new and exciting products from our Home, Payments & Insurance, and TV portfolios.
• Big Data – The Big Data team delivers state-of-the-art data and AI products and use cases to help our local markets leverage the power of data to help our customers.
What's in it for you?
At Vodafone, we know work isn’t just about the job – it’s about balance, wellbeing, and feeling like you’re part of something bigger. Our hybrid ways of working allows you to work flexibly, with time spent in our vibrant London Paddington office and from home. And outside of your rotations, you’ll be part of our thriving community, with opportunities to join committees and societies that let you explore your passions and make an impact beyond your day-to-day role.
• A competitive £21,000 salary plus an annual performance bonus
• 28 days of paid holiday & 5 days to volunteer for causes you care about
• Quarterly ‘Spirit’ days to focus on your mental health & wellbeing.
What we're looking for
· To be on track for a 2:2 in any BA/BSc/Integrated Masters degree;
· You will need to be in your penultimate year of study; eg: in the third year of a four-year degree
· You must have the right to work in the UK for the full year.
Programme Details
Duration: 12months
Start date: June 2026
Location: London, Paddington HQ. Our hybrid working approach means you’ll come to the office as and when needed, with the rest of your time working from home. As a guide, you can expect to be in the office 40% of the time.
Application Deadline: 30th November 2025, but we might close early if we receive standout applications. So, don’t wait!
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures.
We’re committed to supporting candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process, so if you have any questions or require adjustments, just reach out to us at: youth.recruitment@vodafone.com
With us, you can be yourself and belong, grow your skills, transform the world we live in, and make a real impact.
Together we can.