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VodafoneThree - Business Architect

Aggregate function:  Vodafone Business
Business Area:  Local Vodafone Business Unit
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  30 May 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location:  Newbury/London + Hybrid
Salary:  Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours:  Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday


Hybrid
 
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, 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.
 
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 Vodafone Business UK, 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 are hiring for a Business Architect to define and model our target operating model for Business across people, processes, systems and data to support delivery of our long-term strategic goals. Within this role you will provide a blueprint for how Vodafone operates, connecting our business vision with the day-to-day operations and requires close collaboration with key stakeholders across Business, Technology, HR and Strategy.


The role will look to assess the maturity of our existing capabilities against the target model and prioritise transformational initiatives essential for achieving our Long Range Plan into a 5-year strategic roadmap that aligns with our budget constraints.


  • Responsible for creating & maintaining the Target Operating Model for VBUK
  • Responsible for business capability mapping in line with the 5-year strategy
  • Responsible for heatmap /gap analysis between the VBUK capabilities & strategic objectives
  • Responsible to develop the high-level transformation roadmap for the 5-year strategy, supported by high level investment cases
  • Define KSI for strategic transformation
  • Run governance to support the planning function to ensure we are delivering in-line with the 5-year targets (LRP)




Who you are

  • Prior Business Architecture experience, with past experience of process analysis and re-engineering, with the view to develop and introducing complex change
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose the root cause and measure success
  • Prior Telecommunications experience
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence & lead cross-functionally across all levels of the organisation, including technology functions
  • Prior experience within operational sales and service environments is desired



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.

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