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Virgin Media O2 • London, Reading

Commercial Manager - Agile Squad

Employment type:  Full time

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top 3 scores:
85%

Autonomy

84%

Location flexibility

84%

Hours flexibility

Job Description

VM and O2 recently merged to build a driving force in upgrading the UK. In parallel to an ambitious program to release synergies, the joint company is also pursuing new ways of working to help deliver at pace.

Focusing on convergence, and becoming a more data centric and data driven digital business we will deliver growth in the Consumer P&L. We will adopt of agile / iterative ways of working in commercial squads; testing, learning, and managing the way forward in incremental steps to develop new commercial and customer lifecycle management strategies, ultimately delivering a more engaged and higher value customer base.

The commercial squads will drive the highest priority actions across the end-to-end customer lifecycle to deliver P&L growth in specific customer battlegrounds and segments. In this new way of working responsibilities can vary from acquisition activity, engagement campaigns to drive NPS, through to cross sell and retention activity to drive overall value of household.

The purpose of this role is to drive the consumer P&L by developing, testing and scaling a new generation of Mobile and Fixed, commercial and customer centric offerings. These will improve conversions and customer acceptance, ultimately generating customer lifetime value. The role will taking advantage of advanced analytics, digital interfaces and our evolving propositions and capabilities.

Plays an instrumental part of the commercial squad with core objective of being faster, more flexible, and more adaptable to ultimately be more responsive to change.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

  • Experience across customer lifecycle (inflow, early life, in-life, retention) management strategies
  • Strategic execution background from either channel or commercial
  • Experience working collaboratively with other squads on execution
  • Owning Commercial Plans and/or leading on Commercial Initiatives
  • Strong commercial acumen and delivery focus
  • Strong Analytical Skills

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

  • Strong collaboration, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong delivery skills ensuring action plans are delivered on time and effectively
  • A background in consulting, finance or within a large corporate organisation would be beneficial

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a face to face interview and the completion of a Saville Wave Assessment.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 14 weeks at full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Shared parental leave
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave
Mental health platform access
Volunteer days – 5 days paid on top of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Open to part time work for some roles
Birthday off
Meditation space
Enhanced sick pay
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
In office catering
Employee discounts
Open to job sharing
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Financial coaching

We asked employees of Virgin Media O2 what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
84%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
84%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
77%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
79%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
78%
Employees feel that most people work flexibly
Autonomy
85%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Working at Virgin Media O2

Company employees

16,000

Gender diversity (male:female)

63:37

Currently Hiring Countries

United Kingdom

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

3rd – Large companies

3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Industry awards 2023
2nd – Large companies

2nd – Large companies

Flexa100 2023