VodafoneThree - Benefits Project Lead

Job Description

Location: Newbury (*Hybrid working)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Fixed Term contract Length: End date December 2026


*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 us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you’ll do

The Benefits Lead will work alongside the Reward and Benefits Manager in delivering a major transformation of our UK benefits offering. This role will play a central part in aligning all employees to a single benefits system by October 2026, ensuring a seamless, modern and market leading experience for our people.

The role holder will be a credible expert in employee benefits and benefits operations, providing specialist advice and guidance to senior stakeholders across the business. They will be responsible for leading the end-to-end integration programme, including provider consolidation, contract management, system connectivity, data and reporting requirements, and all associated implementation activities. Other responsibilities include:

• Project Lead the benefits alignment programme management, to migrate all employees onto a single benefits platform by October 2026.
• Oversee all integration activity, including provider consolidation, contract management, process design and operational readiness.
• Work with Technology and People Systems teams to ensure benefits processes and data flows integrate effectively with Vodafone’s employee management systems.
• Develop clear governance, reporting and tracking mechanisms to ensure effective project delivery and visibility to senior stakeholders.
• Drive the design and delivery of a simple, engaging and customer grade employee experience across the end-to-end benefits journey.
• Act as a subject matter expert representing the benefits workstream in cross functional forums, steering groups and project boards.
• Support in a Pension AE review of previous cycles to ensure correct governance and reporting
  

Who you are

• A background in benefits, with experience of an alignment or change project-Essential
• Hands on experience working with HR & Reward systems within a project- Essential
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking – Essential
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex information to a varied audience-Essential
• Success Factors SAP experience- Desirable
• Experience with Benefits Systems DARWIN / AON- Desirable.
• Impact and influence – ability to influence senior level managers and directors- Desirable

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

At Vodafone 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.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

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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