VodafoneThree - Cloud Technical Lead

Location: Location Independent Worker
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday



Location Independent Worker

As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. 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 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 our Business UK function, 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

Are you passionate about shaping cloud strategy and driving digital transformation? Vodafone is seeking a visionary Cloud Technical Lead to guide a major customer on their journey across both Private and Public Cloud environments. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role where your expertise will directly influence business outcomes and technology innovation.

• Strategic Influence: Be the trusted advisor for a key enterprise customer, shaping their cloud roadmap and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Hybrid Cloud Challenge: Tackle complex challenges across both private and public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, OpenStack), designing integrated solutions that maximize value.
• Innovation & Autonomy: Lead cloud adoption, migration, and optimization initiatives, leveraging the latest technologies and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Vodafone’s internal teams and the customer’s senior stakeholders, bridging technical and business perspectives.

The Cloud Technical Lead primary responsibility is to provide strategic oversight, advisory and guidance to the customer technology leadership team as part of their overall cloud transformation programme, ensuring activities align with overall strategic goals for them. The successful candidate will own and lead the architectural strategy. The facets of the role will support a technology solution required to provide market-leading service to that customer. This is a customer-facing role, working within a large managed service account this person will explain and present complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels up to the highest at a standard expected of an experienced senior consultant.



Who you are

• Excellent customer facing skills and ability to professionally discuss the benefits of a wide range of strategies to internal and external C level execs.
• A detailed understanding of cloud architectures, both public and private. Typically, will have accreditation, or be in progress to obtain, for key public cloud vendors such as AWS and Azure.
• Extensive experience in IT strategy, cloud transformation, or enterprise architecture within highly regulated environments. 
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior executives. 
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, IT governance, and regulatory compliance. 
• Demonstrated ability to assess and advise on the impact of emerging technologies. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing at all levels of an organization.

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/applying-to-us/) 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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