Commercial Specialist

Location:
Farnborough – mainly office based roles 3-4 days per week

Salary:
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours:
Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
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.

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What You'll Do
The Commercial Support Specialist will in within the Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (VBSE) Commercial team, this exciting new role provides an excellent opportunity for the right quality candidate to grow and quickly develop key Commercial skills, experience, and knowledge related to the delivery of managed services to critical government clients . Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers you will obtain first-hand experience of in-life contract management, both supplier and customer focused.

Other responsibilities include:

• In-life commercial management – Supporting the Commercial Managers with administrative duties related to contractual obligations
• Commercial modelling - business case and pricing to ensure profitability of new contracts and any applicable contract variations
• Drafting of schedules contained in contracts and variations, in collaboration with commercial managers, legal and account team
• Preparation and provision of regular customer facing reports
• Assistance with total project forecasting in collaboration with programme and finance colleagues, to ensure project cost control vs business case expectations

Who You Are

• Previous experience working in a commercial-focused role- Essential
• Commercial experience in the Defence sector- Essential
• Experience in Commercial Modeling - Essential
• Clear verbal and written communication and able to review contracts and commercial agreements- Essential
• A high degree of attention to detail
• Numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to influence and stakeholder (external and internal facing)
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)- Essential

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.
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.

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