VodafoneThree - TDA - Network Solution

Location: Newbury + 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 IT teams, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What you'll do

The Network Engineering Solutions TDA role is responsible for the design, integration, delivery, of the E2E network solutions across Network Engineering. The role bridges business requirements, technical architecture, and operational execution, ensuring solutions are scalable, cost-effective, secure, and aligned with customer and regulatory needs.
This is a pivotal role at the intersection of operations and innovation, enabling the evolution of network solutions in a way that supports long-term business agility, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end design and architectural strategy across the Network Engineering domain, ensuring scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions.
• Own E2E network solution covering core network, IP/MPLS, cloud, OSS/BSS
• Define solution scope, assumptions, dependencies, and constraints
• Ensure alignment with network standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure solutions support scalability, resiliency, and service SLAs
• Ensure the delivery of the solutions conforms to contractual outcomes and timescales.
• Lead E2E solution delivery from design through deployment and acceptance
• Coordinate across internal Network Engineering teams (RAN, Core, IP, IT, Cloud, Security, Operations)
• Ensure smooth handover to operations
• Ensure solutions support scalability, resiliency, and service SLAs
• Develop and manage delivery plans with internal/external stakeholders and partners to enable delivery of our requirements and the contracted outcomes to budget, time and quality.
• Provide technical leadership to the various teams and the supplier in governing the solution architecture and ensuring solution design meets the business outcomes.
• Manage the relationship with our partners and develop this to meet our current and future needs.
• Identify systemic delivery challenges and escalate cross-functional risks to the leadership team.
• Produce and maintain architecture documents, solution designs, and implementation guides
• Lead and participate in design reviews and technical governance forums
• Support network transformation initiatives
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, automation, and performance improvement
• Contribute to technology roadmaps

Who you are

• Leading others: Engage, align, and empower teams to achieve goals and ambitions
• Delighting customers: Prioritise, enhance, and maximise the customer experience
• Shaping strategy: Develops long term business direction based on data and insight
• Thinking commercially: Apply deep commercial understanding to drive business goals and outcomes
• Delivering results: Drive continuous improvement and higher performance levels
• Driving transformation: Foster a culture of change and align the organisation to achieve new direction
• Fostering innovation: Create an environment that nurtures innovation and builds capabilities
• Influencing collaboratively: Guide, influence, and work effectively with others to drive outcomes
• Driving operational excellence: Lead the operation of the function to deliver best in class performance
• Navigating complex problems: Tackle complex challenges proactively to achieve optimal solutions
• Growth mindset: Lead with a growth mindset, driving inclusion, continuously learning and seeking new possibilities

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 ( ) 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.