Networks Field Manager Newbury, England
Job description
Location: Field based (Glasgow/Hybrid)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
What you’ll do
To lead a field team to complete technology upgrades at site level, ensuring process governance and documentation is available and adhered to. Needs to understand and work out Materials, Hardware and Software required to complete upgrades on multiple equipment Vendors. To drive innovation and new solutions in line with Vodafone strategy to evolve RAN coverage and capability. .
What will you be doing?
- Managing Technology Demand to ensure field teams can deliver against various RAN Eqpt Vendors
- Collaboration with Logistics for HW Ordering and supply / Warehousing
- Ensuring CDM requirements are implemented, and aligned with VF H&S
- Site readiness and acceptance of new technologies deployed (HOPs)
- Where necessary, define process and procedures for relevant network deployment.
- Document governance, including storage, issuing, version control of all site documentation
Who are we looking for?
- Sound knowledge of the Radio Access Network (RAN)
- Understanding of Site Commissioning / Integration requirements to guide team
- Strategic and tactical awareness
- Commercial awareness – identify cost efficiencies to reduce OPEX/CAPEX spend
- Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand
- Excellent Leadership Skills to manage field teams in day to day accountabilities
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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 believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.
Together we can
Vodafone UK 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/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
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