VodafoneThree - Commercial Contract Manager (Interconnect)

Location: London OR Newbury + Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 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 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 Join VodafoneThree Wholesale at a pivotal moment as we redefine the UK wholesale market and unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation, and partnership. As Commercial Contract Manager, you'll take ownership of a £500m Interconnect portfolio spanning National Voice Interconnect, P2P SMS, Transit, and Hosting services. You'll play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, influencing industry policy, supporting the integration of VodafoneThree's networks, and ensuring our market-leading connectivity delivers exceptional value for customers and partners alike. As a Commercial Contract Manager, you will: Drive commercial performance across Interconnect and Transit & Hosting services, identifying new opportunities to grow revenue, improve margins, and strengthen customer relationships. Lead the commercial strategy and management of relationships with over 150 operators and interconnect partners, ensuring alignment with VodafoneThree's business objectives. Act as the commercial lead for Voice Transit & Hosting services, developing new business opportunities and negotiating high-value agreements. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of major wholesale contracts, including negotiation, restructuring, governance, and ongoing performance management. Support VodafoneThree's integration and network consolidation strategy, working closely with partners to enable a seamless transition to a unified network. Resolve complex commercial disputes and lead negotiations to achieve positive outcomes for the business and its partners. Collaborate with senior stakeholders across regulatory, legal, technology, finance, and commercial teams to deliver successful business and transformation outcomes. Represent VodafoneThree within industry forums and working groups, helping shape the future of interconnect regulation and policy across the UK telecoms sector. Ensure all commercial activities maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance while delivering outstanding customer experience. Who you are Proven success in negotiating and managing complex, high-value commercial agreements. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable business growth and profitability. Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, stakeholder management, and dispute resolution skills. Experience managing multiple strategic partnerships and high-profile customer accounts. Ability to interpret complex contractual and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business actions. Good understanding of wholesale telecommunications regulation, UK legal frameworks, and industry standards. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where collaboration and adaptability are key. Commercial experience within Interconnect, Wholesale Telecommunications, or related connectivity services would be desirable. 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. 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 ( ) 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