VodafoneThree - Sustainable Business Manager
Location: Speechmark, 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 us at the heart of our business 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
You’ll take on a purpose-led role where you’ll nurture and deliver meaningful sustainability and social value outcomes for a key utilities client—while helping shape a more responsible and inclusive future across Vodafone Business. As a trusted and thoughtful advisor, you’ll collaborate closely with teams, bring fresh ideas to life, and gently guide strategy into action, creating lasting environmental and social impact.
- Lead and care for the delivery of social value and sustainability plans, ensuring initiatives are thoughtfully implemented, tracked, and communicated
- Partner collaboratively with customer Technology and Environmental teams to embed sustainability in everyday practices and decision-making
- Act as a supportive subject matter expert—offering constructive insights, guidance, and challenge to strengthen sustainability initiatives and products
- Develop and evolve carbon baselining and reporting approaches, ensuring alignment with CSRD requirements
- Gather and interpret environmental and social data with attention to detail, helping shape meaningful and transparent reporting
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal teams, customers, and delivery partners to create shared value
- Facilitate engaging workshops, presentations, and conversations that empower, uplift, and build capability across teams
- Identify and nurture opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth, aligning ESG goals with business value
- Contribute ideas and perspectives that continuously enhance the wider sustainability strategy and social value offering
Who you are
- You bring experience in sustainability, social value, CSR, or sustainable products, with a genuine passion for making a difference
- You’re confident working with sustainability reporting frameworks and enjoy improving data quality and storytelling
- You collaborate naturally across teams, creating structure and clarity in regulated or complex environments
- You have experience or curiosity in the technology space, especially related to carbon reduction or sustainable IT
- You understand social value frameworks (such as TOMs or similar) and broader ESG priorities
- You take pride in delivering projects thoughtfully, reliably, and on time
- You build warm, respectful relationships with stakeholders, partners, and communities
- You communicate with empathy and clarity, and feel comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
- You enjoy a consultative approach—listening, guiding, and supporting others to achieve their sustainability ambitions
- You proactively spot opportunities to improve, innovate, and create positive impact
- You have knowledge of carbon baselining, sustainability reporting, and carbon reduction planning (CSRD familiarity is a strong plus)
- You may hold (or be working towards) certifications such as ISO 14001, or are open to continuous learning
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.
We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.
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.
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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