VodafoneThree - Strategic Partnerships Lead
Vodafone Limited, Newbury, West Berkshire
VodafoneThree - Strategic Partnerships Lead
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Vodafone Limited, Newbury, West Berkshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 24 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Newbury, West Berkshire
Full Job Description
- Lead market scanning to identify emerging digital, AI enabled and agentic collections solutions, drawing insight from fintech innovators and global credit leaders.
- Evaluate potential partners end to end - from capability and compliance to commercial value - and support robust negotiations that secure the best outcomes for the organisation.
- Champion the digital transformation of Collections by embedding advanced technologies, self service journeys and intelligent decisioning across the lifecycle.
- Guide cross functional delivery with IT, product, supply chain and operations to ensure seamless integration, scalability and operational readiness.
- Design and run proof of concept initiatives using champion/challenger testing to validate performance, compliance and alignment to strategic goals.
- Define success measures and build business cases, performance dashboards and reporting to track recovery, cost, customer and regulatory outcomes.
- Maintain strong governance and regulatory oversight, embedding customer fairness and responsible innovation into every solution and partnership.
- Use data and market intelligence to generate actionable insights, optimise strategies, and present clear recommendations to senior leadership and programme teams., 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/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. ## #VodafoneThree #LI-Hybrid
- Strong experience in digital collections, AI driven optimisation or working with fintech and technology partners.
- Proven ability to design, run and evaluate POCs and structured testing frameworks.
- Solid technical understanding of digital customer journeys, data driven decisioning and modern collections technologies.
- Confident in navigating governance, risk and compliance requirements with a focus on customer fairness.
- Skilled stakeholder manager, able to influence cross functional teams and senior leaders.
- Comfortable translating insight, performance data and solution design into clear recommendations and action.
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 our business 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 We're uniting two powerhouse brands to create the UK's largest mobile network, building a best in class experience for coverage, connectivity and reliability. This is a rare moment of genuine industry transformation, where you can feel the scale of change and help shape something bigger than any one organisation. Together, we're not just forming a new company - we're creating a culture, a legacy and a future that sets new standards for both customers and colleagues. In this role, you'll be a driving force behind innovation in our end to end Collections strategy, championing digitalisation and advanced agentic capabilities to deliver smarter recoveries and outstanding customer outcomes. You'll lead strategic partner engagement and run rigorous proof of concept initiatives to identify the solutions that will define our next generation of Collections. It's a career defining opportunity to influence how a new industry leader operates from day one.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/vodafonethree-strategic-partnerships-lead-127250818