This position, as part of the Cyber Defence leadership team, coordinates governance and operational processes to ensure Cyber Defence runs efficiently, provides high-quality executive reports, and minimises risk throughout Vodafone. Serving as the main point of contact for the division, it represents Cyber Defence in strategic, financial, governance, and operational meetings, while fostering collaboration among Global Cyber Security, Group Technology & Functions, VOIS, local markets, and external partners. The role also supports the broader Cyber Defence strategy by creating a unified view of the department's progress, tracking dependencies between teams, and ensuring timely delivery of materials for ExCo-level reviews.
Responsibilities
* Govern and coordinate Cyber Defence strategic initiatives end-to-end, with integrated planning, risk, issue and escalation management tracking progress of each function
* Prepare/coordinate executive reporting cycle and own Cyber Defence budget and HC
* Represent Cyber Defence in cross department streams of work (strategic, transformational, financial, governance and operational)
* Promote and facilitate collaborative delivery across internal teams, other Cyber Security functions, Group Technology & Functions, VOIS, local markets and vendors
* Identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities across Cyber Defence
* Act as Product/Business Owner for delivery frameworks, managing backlog, prioritising by business value, aligning with portfolio/SAFe processes and tracking committed output
* Manage SPIRIT stream and youth programmes inside Cyber Defence
* Support strategic transformation across Cyber Defence (onboarding, business cases, roadmaps, tooling compliance, service reviews)
* Lead consolidation of a unified Global operating model for Cyber defence incorporating Vodafone Markets and Entities
* Proactive analytical approach to planning and risk management
* Good Finance knowledge and planning capacity
* Excellent communication skills; comfortable presenting to large audiences and at all levels of the organisation
* Understanding of Cyber Security, Vodafone Entities and Technology structure, operating model and stakeholders
* Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to get it done together, developing relationships and understanding wider business priorities and perspectives
* Ability to understand issues at both Operational and Strategic levels and to influence stakeholders to action
Benefits
At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live, and we protect the planet while helping our customers do the same. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community. We are committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
* Yearly bonus: 20%
* Company car: company‑funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630 per month
* Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days per year
* Charity days: 5 days per year
* Maternity leave: 52 weeks; first 13 weeks fully paid, followed by 26 weeks half pay
* Private pension: Contribute up to 5% 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
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