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Disclosures Officer

Aggregate function:  External Affairs
Business Area:  Local External Affairs
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  14 Apr 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 + *Hybrid 
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

 

*Hybrid

 

At Vodafone UK 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, on average 8 days a month. 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 a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 

 

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

 

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK 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

 

As Disclosures Officer you will work as part of the Government Security Team, to provide support to government agencies, law enforcement and other agencies in the prevention/detection of crime space, providing vital information in line with legally binding requests and compliance with Vodafone policies. 

 

  • You will manage obligation and SLAs laid down under the Investigatory Powers Act on a daily, 24/7 basis. 
  • You will provide expert 24/7 assistance and advice to Blue Light Services and appropriate Vodafone departments. 
  • You will arrange, liaise and deliver bespoke training modules to law enforcement through Teams meetings, in person or at industry events. 
  • You will provide support the Government Security Testing Team to highlight data discrepancies in new and amended products to ensure continued accurate comms data is provided. 
  • You will manage the error process, providing details to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office in the agreed timeframe and highlight internally for training or technical help. 
  • You will influence teams that are not directly accountable for disclosure where assistance is required rapidly in high profile incidents and cases. 
  • You will ensure compliance with, but not exclusive to the Investigatory Powers Act, Data Protection Act, Telecommunications Restriction Orders, Court Orders, Public Emergency Call Services, Cloud Act – Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019 and Vodafone Group Discretionary Assistance policy.

 

Who you are  

 

Essential:

 

  • You will have the ability to prioritise assistance for National Security and life at risk investigations. 
  • You will be calm working under pressure with law enforcement investigating serious crimes including Child Sexual Exploitation, murder, terrorism and drug trafficking. 
  • You will have experience analysing complex data to deliver succinct clear responses to queries.
  • You will be a clear communication with the ability to deliver training to multiple levels of law enforcement. 
  • You will have the ability to develop and maintain an excellent network of contacts across the Vodafone business, law enforcement and government.
  • You will be eligible for SC clearance. 

 

Desirable:

 

  • Bond Solon Court Room (or equivalent) skills.
  • Bond Solon (or equivalent) IPA training.

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.

 

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 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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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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