Lead EU Comms Manager

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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.Reporting to the Head of European Programmes at Vodafone Foundation, this role leads the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives across multiple European markets, aligned with the Foundation’s global engagement strategy.It is responsible for high-impact campaigns supporting flagship programmes such as Skills Upload Jr, Hi Digital, and TOZI, as well as key partnerships with international organisations.The role drives programme visibility, strengthens impact, and ensures consistent messaging aligned with Vodafone Foundation’s mission and Group priorities.It shapes the positioning and narrative of European programmes, defining clear value propositions and communication strategies.Working closely with local Foundations and Group functions, the role influences campaign priorities, strategic direction, and market alignment across Europe. Success in this position requires strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and the ability to coordinate complex multi-market initiatives with a high degree of autonomy. In addition, the role supports Vodafone Foundation Germany’s communication strategy, enhancing programme visibility, positioning, and multi-channel communications execution.

What you’ll do

• Lead Pan-European Communication Campaigns
  Define, develop, and deliver high-impact multi-country campaigns for flagship programmes such as Skills Upload Jr and Hi Digital, overseeing the full campaign lifecycle from strategy and localisation to execution, evaluation, and reporting.
• Drive Strategic Positioning & Narrative Development
  Shape programme narratives, value propositions, and messaging frameworks, ensuring alignment with Vodafone Foundation’s mission, Group priorities, and broader purpose-led objectives.
• Activate and Manage Strategic Partnerships
  Build and lead collaborations with NGOs, agencies, educational institutions, and sector organisations to amplify programme reach, strengthen shared objectives, and maximise public impact.
• Ensure Cross-Market Alignment & Governance
  Influence and coordinate European local Foundations and Group functions, establishing governance frameworks that drive consistency, efficiency, performance tracking, and execution excellence across all markets.
• Measure Impact & Performance
  Define campaign KPIs, monitor performance, generate actionable insights, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership to inform future communication strategies.
• Own Budget & Agency Management
  Manage and optimise communication budgets across European initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost efficiency, and strong agency performance.
• Lead Communications for Vodafone Foundation Germany
  Provide strategic communications leadership, including narrative development, stakeholder engagement, media positioning, content strategy, social media planning, and visibility enhancement for national programmes and research initiatives.

Who you are

• Degree level or equivalent qualification;
• Proven experience in developing and delivering multi-country or multi-stakeholder campaigns, ideally within philanthropic, social impact or corporate environments;
• Expertise in strategic communications, campaign design, narrative development and impact evaluation across digital and offline channels;
• Strong ability to influence and manage stakeholders across complex international and cross-functional environments, including international teams, NGOs, agencies, and internal Group functions;
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to drive cross-market alignment and deliver multiple workstreams simultaneously;
• A proactive, creative, and highly organised communicator with strong analytical skills and an understanding of the European social impact landscape;
• English (Fluency).

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, 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.

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Together we can.