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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.

What you’ll do

This exciting role entails the responsibilty of working on Vodafone´s policy approach to security polict and regulation topics.

This role with cover key security policy priorities including: the role of telecoms providers in contributing to national resilience; how Vodafone supports Europe’s vision for technological sovereignty; public/private partnership opportunities in response to emerging technologies (e.g. AI, post-quantum cryptography) and hybrid threats

You will report into the Head of Government Security & Regulation team within the Vodafone Group Corportate security team and work closely with the public affairs team and wider public policy teams.

• Monitor and analyse developments in security policy and regulation impacting Vodafone globally, with a key focus on the EU.
• Develop policy positions and support consultation responses and engagement plans for security topics, working closely with colleagues in Vodafone´s EU engagement office.
• Develop narratives that can be used by Vodafone with key external security stakeholders (EU, NATO, Industry Associations) and at key fora including.
• Prepare Vodafone Senior Leadership for political engagement on Security topics and integrate security considerations into broader policy messaging for Vodafone.

Who you are

• You have excellent writing and analytical skills
• You have excellent communications skills
• You have experience drafting policy positions and consultation responses
• You are familiar with the EU legislative process and how to influence policy outcomes
• You have strong knowledge base of security policy topics, and familiarity with the telecommunications industry
• You can demonstrate thought leadership around the growing signifcnce of security policy and the increaseing focus on the associated and increasing risks
• You are familiar with the EU political landscapes and understand how Security topics are evolving
• You are comfortable representing and organisation to external stakeholders

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

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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.

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.