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    From using drones to deliver medicine to rural communities, to helping bridge the digital gap for school kids across the UK & powering our European network with 100% renewable resources, we don’t just speak about change. We lead with change. A lot has been promised over the last few years, but we know that progress doesn’t just happen after one statement. It comes from what we actually do & our graduates & placement students play a huge role in that.

    At Vodafone, we empower you so that your actions can speak even louder than your words. 

    What you need

    • On track for a 2:2 in a STEM BA/BSc/Integrated Masters degree
    • You will need to be in your penultimate year of study, i.e. in the third year of a four-year degree
    • Right towork in the UK for the full year. 

    Application

    Application close date: 31st October, however, we may close earlier if we have enough game changing applications, so apply early!

    You will only need to upload your CV as part of the application. You do not need to upload a cover letter as it will not be reviewed as part of your application.  

    Please note that you can only make one application to one of our Industrial Placement programmes for 2022. We will only consider your first application. 

    Remote working options: Vodafone is transforming – in the way we work & how we work. Our offices are now used as a hub for collaboration & co-creation spaces. Across most our roles, we expect our employees to follow a blended approach of working with a 60-40 split, the majority being at home. We encourage our employees to find a way of working that suits them & works best for the team.

    What’s in it for you

    • The opportunity to work to deliver world-leading technology to empower both Business & Consumer customers around the world to build our digital future
    • Having business exposure & accountability from day one
    • Being part of a large community of placement students
    • The opportunity to be fast tracked onto one of our graduate programmes
    • Investment in your personal development with forward thinking digital learning opportunities
    • Real exposure to technology & the ability to immerse yourself in the challenging technical projects
    • Learning from industry experts that facilitate a focused professional development to enable you to take your career forward
    • Flexible working & fast paced environment
    • A focus on innovation & doing things differently

    What we’re looking for

    • Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, the ability to analyse problems & offer outside of the box solutions
    • Able to adapt to different areas & ready to apply your skills to something new
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written, Proficiency in English
    • Embodying our Spirit behaviours, Demonstrate creativity & adaptability
    • Curiosity & passion for technology, how things work & the future of digital

    Technology Programme

    Our Tech programme has 3 sub streams, you have the opportunity to influence the area you work by selecting preferences during the application process. We will do our best to match you to the most appropriate role to your skills, capabilities & career aspirations. Choose what is right for you.

    Software Engineering

    Did you know that over the last three years Vodafone has been building a world class software engineering capability, driven by some of the best industry minds! Software Engineering is an every-growing area in Vodafone, one that is critical to driving us forward from building our own unique customer experiences, buying quality solutions & inventing the future of communications. Our engineering teams are empowered to focus not just on what we deliver, but how we deliver world class software that we can all be proud of. 

    As part of this sub-stream, you can expect to be gaining skills through a placement in areas ranging from the Internet of Things, Cloud & Automation to Digital Architecture. Here, learning is focused on disciplines such as cloud solutions, networks, Digital customer experiences, portfolios as well as DevOps, CI/CD toolchains, new software lifecycles & agile methodologies.

    Network Engineering

    We’re continually building & enhancing our best ever network that connects millions of people & businesses across the country. As part of this sub-stream, you could be a part of the team that makes the magic happen, bringing gigafast speed & innovation to our customers. The next few years at Vodafone are predicted to be even more thrilling than ever before, as networks become virtualized, predictive, self-adapting, & ever more intelligent. So if you’re blown away by the technology keeping networks connected across different countries 24/7 that enable people & business to change the world, then the network engineering stream is for you! 

    Within this sub-stream, you could find yourself learning in a placement within (but not limited to) network operations (fixed, mobile & TV), radio & transmission, technology strategy & architecture, IT operations, cloud & virtualisation while obtaining core learning in the area of network engineering. We have no room for clichés in Networks. Our culture is open for everyone & encourages our people to bring their own approach

    Big Data, Insights & Analytics

    The way our customers use data is as varied as it is complex. So, everything we do to drive Big Data & analytics forward at Vodafone is summed up in our philosophy: think big, start small, scale fast. Working across various teams focused on Big Data, BI, AI & Robotics, using predictive, prescriptive & cognitive analysis to create the impossible through insight & design. From apps to chatbots, AI to IoT, being a part of this sub-stream gives you a chance to explore, experiment on what’s possible. You might find yourself placed in teams including, but not limited to, Big Data Science, Big Data Delivery, Big Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Technology Shared Services & the Internet of things.

    Whatever your degree is or wherever your passion lies, you’ll have the freedom to experience different projects, so you can discover what you enjoy the most. If you’re open to learning, pushing boundaries & making the most of every opportunity, then there’s nothing stopping you from Acting Up & making the change you’ve always wanted to. Vodafone is committed to making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for all candidates considered to have a disability.