VodafoneThree - Partner Manager

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. Be part of our Business UK function, a team that are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity. With our extensive range of products and services, we help all kinds of organisations – from small, local businesses to multi-national corporations – unlocking the potential of new technologies, including 5G, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

You’ll own some of the most visible and influential partnerships in the industry, shaping how we drive growth across Vodafone Business. Working with leading technology providers, strategic alliances and ecosystem partners, you'll be responsible for defining partner strategy, building executive-level relationships and turning partnerships into measurable commercial outcomes. This is a high-profile role at the intersection of strategy, commercial leadership and relationship management, with the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders both inside and outside the business.

Own and develop strategic relationships with assigned partners, acting as the primary point of accountability for the overall relationship

Define and maintain partner strategies aligned to VBUK priorities, ensuring each partner has a clear role within our partner portfolio

Develop, mobilise and govern JBPs that drive mutual value, clear commitments and measurable outcomes

Build and maintain strong executive and senior stakeholder relationships internally and externally to ensure alignment and sponsorship of strategic priorities

Identify and shape opportunities that support VBUK growth ambitions, commercial priorities and strategic initiatives

Act as the bridge between partners and internal stakeholders, aligning Product, Sales, Marketing, Commercial, Procurement and Delivery teams around agreed objectives

Ensure partners are effectively embedded into VBUK GTM activities, propositions, customer opportunities and strategic programmes where relevant

Provide strategic insight and recommendations on partner opportunities, risks and investment priorities, ensuring VBUK maximises value from key relationships

Experience managing strategic partner or alliance relationships

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to develop and execute joint business plans

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Strategic thinker with strong execution focus