VodafoneThree - Radio Planning Manager National
Location: Newbury or 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.
Join our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Radio Planning, Coverage & Capacity Senior Manager, this role holds end-to-end change management ownership of the Nation Network Sites (NNS) plan across MORAN West, East and Unwind, encompassing site upgrades, integrations and decommissioning activities. The role is accountable for ensuring the NNS plan delivers against CMA commitments, regulatory obligations, Best Network objectives and broader business priorities, while supporting OPEX efficiencies through structured site rationalisation.
Working in close alignment with RAN Design, Planning & Optimisation and Deployment functions, the role ensures all radio planning activities required for NNS delivery—such as site nominations, design validation and drawing approvals—are completed to schedule and quality standards. It provides clear articulation of NNS phases, milestones and timelines to Business stakeholders, enabling effective network monetisation and investment planning.
The position manages RAN service suppliers, third-party vendors and VMO2 interfaces to ensure all planning and delivery obligations are met, working in conjunction with Beacon governance, contract management and planning teams. It also oversees any required MBNL processes necessary to facilitate compliant and timely execution of the NNS programme.
In addition, the role defines and delivers the NTQ replacement plan and is responsible for all CMA and Monitoring Trustee reporting related to site delivery. Through the creation of robust radio planning analysis processes, the role provides structured insight to support programme governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic network evolution decisions.
- Ownership of the Nation Network Sites plan, i.e. site upgrade, integration and decommissioning plans, for MORAN West, East and Unwind to deliver the CMA network commitments, Best Network objectives,
- Regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
- Responsible for explaining the NNS plan phases and timeline to all Business functions to enable network monetization.
- Ensure delivery of all the radio planning activities (e.g. nominations, drawings approval, etc.) required for the delivery of the Nation Network Sites Plan, with effective management of the RAN service suppliers.
- Manage third party suppliers and vendors ensuring all aspects of the NNS deliverables are achieved
- Manage, track and ensure the delivery of NNS by VMO2, working closely with the Beacon governance, contract management and planning functions.
- Manage any MBNL process required for the delivery of NNS.
- Define and deliver the NTQ replacement plan.
- Responsible for delivering all the site reporting required by the CMA/Monitoring Trustees.
- Create processes to deliver radio planning analysis as required for the business.
Who You Are
- Extensive experience and deep knowledge in Radio Planning for Mobile Networks, Coverage, Capacity and Performance management for 2G, 4G and 5G.
- Extensive experience and deep knowledge in RF propagation, Radio Planning and Optimisation.
- Extensive experience in Vendor and Partner management.
- Extensive experience in budget management.
- Extensive experience in leading vendors, service providers and partners in delivering business outcomes in a complex environment consisting of multiple vendors and contracts.
- Extensive experience of building relationships across teams and partners.
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/reasonable-adjustments/) 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.
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