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To deliver world-class EU advocacy (including intelligence gathering, planning and advocacy materials) to support a broad range of key Group and OpCo public affairs and public policy campaigns. Have an extensive experience and network/develop relationships with EU decision-makers on priority policy topics, in particular the European Commission (e.g. DG CNECT, DG COMP) the European Parliament (e.g. ITRE, IMCO Committees) and the Council (telecoms, competitiveness). As required, represent Vodafone in associations, think-tanks and industry committees and manage relationship with EU-related consultants.
Work internally with Group (External Affairs, Legal, Strategy etc.) and EU OpCos to identify business priorities, manage risks and opportunities and drive Vodafone interests, policy and public affairs at the EU level.
What you'll do
- Identify key stakeholders and help build/execute end to end EU Affairs plans ;
- Deliver world-class, high quality and impactful advocacy independently and arrange/prepare engagements for senior leaders;
- Input into public affairs, policy and regulatory strategies and communication plans including recommendations for policy and regulatory changes/lobbying approaches;
- Developing internal briefings & reports including the use of Group digital tools for stakeholder mapping, monitoring and reporting;
- Contribute to position papers, speeches for external events, in particular providing an ‘outside-in’ perspective;
- Identifying political, reputational, policy and regulatory risks and opportunities
Who you are
- Good understanding of EU telecoms/digital/competition policies as well as Economic and Legal principles;
- Excellent analytical abilities;
- Excellent communications skills (clearly and effectively communicating complex concepts to a wide range of stakeholders);
- Outstanding drafting skills (including translating technical or complicated issues into politically appealing messages);
- Public affairs experience in a network industry or digital/tech sector.
What's in it for you
- Yearly bonus: 20%
- Car Allowance: Monthly car allowance inclusive VAT €800 per month. Or Monthly cash alternatives €900
- Discretionary Annual Bonus – Short Term Incentive (STI). This Scheme is designed to pay an annual target bonus of 20% of salary for company performance achievement in the financial year.
- Contributory pension - Vodafone will double the employee contribution, (Employee: 4%, Vodafone: 8%)
- Medical Insurance
- Vodafone Global Long Term Retention Plan (GLTR)
- Lunch Voucher
- Eco Voucher
- 25 days’ annual leave
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Not a perfect fit?
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.
