Head of Regulatory & Public Policy

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for shaping, influencing, and managing the external regulatory and policy environment to enable sustainable business growth, protect the company’s license to operate, and support long-term investment.

The role leads strategic engagement with regulators, government entities, policy-makers, and Government authorities, ensuring regulatory certainty, policy alignment, and constructive stakeholder relationships while safeguarding the company’s commercial, operational, and reputational interests.

Role Description

Lead all engagements with the telecommunications regulator and relevant authorities.

Anticipate regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Ensure full compliance with license conditions and regulatory obligations.

Lead crisis-related regulatory coordination during major incidents or national events.

Develop and execute a public policy agenda aligned with national digital transformation priorities.

Represent the company in industry forums, working groups, and policy consultations.

Build evidence-based policy positions supported by economic, technical, and social impact analysis.

Build and maintain trusted relationships

Act as the primary interface between the company and government stakeholders.

Support national initiatives and align company investments with government priorities.

Enable senior leadership engagements with ministers and senior officials.

Minimum Experience

• Deep understanding of telecommunications regulation and public policy
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Political and regulatory intelligence
• Crisis management and judgment under pressure
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into business impact

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 12–18+ years of experience in:
• Regulatory affairs
• Public policy
• Government relations or closely related fields in regulated industries
• Proven experience engaging at ministerial and regulator level
• Background in telecoms, technology, financial services, or infrastructure preferred

Who we are

We are serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.