VodafoneThree Level 4 Product Management Apprenticeship

Job Description

Location: Farnborough office + Hybrid*

Salary: £26,300 (non-London) and £28,940 (London), plus annual performance bonus and VodafoneThree benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Who we are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. At VodafoneThree 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.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress - today.

Welcome to a place where you’re connected

At VodafoneThree, you won’t just start an apprenticeship, you’ll start shaping a future. From your very first day, you’ll be welcomed into a community that knows the value you bring, supported by experienced mentors who guide, encourage and challenge you. You’ll work on meaningful projects that help build the UK best network, all while developing your confidence, capability and skills.

Whatever path you’re stepping from - sixth form, college or a career change - this is where you take your next step with purpose. Here, you’ll find an environment built on collaboration, shared experience and teams who always have your back. This is a place where people know you, where your contribution matters and where you become part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

You'll join our Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) team, which delivers cyber security and secure technology solutions that help government, public sector, defence, and critical national infrastructure stay resilient, connected, and safeguarded against evolving threats.

As a Product Management apprentice, you’ll collaborate across teams such as Product Management, Service Design, Architecture, Sales and Security Consulting, building a strong understanding of our products and market. Your work will support VodafoneThree to deliver trusted, resilient solutions across the UK, from developing new products to working directly with sales and customers to shape solutions that safeguard their operations.

You will:

• Support the full product lifecycle, from new product and feature launches to preparing products for public sector frameworks and helping sales teams take them to market.
• Work closely with experts across Product, Service Design, Partners and Pre‑Sales to learn how our solutions are built and delivered.
• Help review product performance and contribute to business cases for ongoing NPD roadmap planning and delivery.
• Capture and document customer requirements, ensuring they’re carried through solution and service design.
• Join customer and partner meetings, workshops and presentations as part of the Pre‑Sales & Product team.
• Work with Sales and wider teams to support go to market, sales enablement and promotion of VBSE products and services.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll study toward a Level 4 Digital Product Manager apprenticeship, delivered by one of our trusted training partners.

Who you are

• You’re great at staying organised, juggling tasks, setting priorities, and planning your work so you always stay ahead.
• You can cut through the noise, take lots of information and turn it into clear, simple messages people actually understand.
• You love solving problems, thinking creatively, and weighing up different options to find the best path to the outcome you want.
• You must hold GCSE English & Maths at Grade 4/C or above by September 2026.
• Must meet UK Government apprenticeship levy funding eligibility requirements.

This position requires the ability to obtain and hold UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

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.

*Hybrid based

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 ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month, though some roles may require more on‑site presence. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

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.

Application process

At VodafoneThree, we believe in creating a hiring process that empowers everyone to be at their best.

This involves the following steps:

1. Eligibility questions
2. Online assessment – includes a video interview, an image-based personality questionnaire and a logical reasoning assessment
3. Assessment centre or interview

Applications close on the 27th of March 2026, however, we may close early if we’ve received some game changing applications – so make sure you apply early!

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/reasonable-adjustments/ 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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