Employer Brand & Attraction Specialist (252721)

Location: Newbury, London or Stoke + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

*Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues 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. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. 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.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.


What you’ll do


As a pivotal member of the Vodafone UK Employer Brand & Attraction team, the Employer Brand & Attraction Specialist will play a key role in project management and be responsible for crafting and executing industry-leading employer brand content, messaging, and campaigns aimed at positioning Vodafone as the employer of choice. 

Reporting to the Employer Brand & Attraction Manager within the wider Culture and Engagement function, this role will contribute significantly to our mission of becoming the #1 best place to work, while attracting, retaining, and engaging diverse talent. In this role you will:  
 

• Develop, manage, and execute campaigns aligned with our Employer Value Proposition and Employer Brand, covering digital strategies, creative development, channel planning, campaign activation, website management, films, events, and social media
• Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of Employer Brand and Attraction, actively supporting our diversity and inclusion objectives
• Lead, develop and implement recruitment attraction campaigns aligned with business needs through collaborative efforts
• Partner with the wider HR team, Talent Acquisition and business community to influence and shape Employer Brand and Attraction best practice, ensuring a high-level candidate experience
• Work effectively with Employer Branding & Attraction partners, suppliers and agencies
• Support with the creation of careers site content and ongoing enhancements
• Comprehensive measurement for and reporting of usage channels to enable continuous improvement and effective return of investments made, including planning & executing job board inventory based decisions to ensure optimal visibility and alignment with attraction goals.
• Manage social media strategies, encompassing both organic and paid efforts, to enhance Vodafone's employer brand presence.

Who you are  


We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering Employer Brand programmes in complex organisations within an inhouse or agency environment – 
 

• Expertise in creating and executing attraction strategies for organisations running multiple campaigns concurrently
• Proficient creative and copywriting skills, with the ability to develop attraction collateral across diverse channels (website copy, video, imagery, posters, banners)
• Talent attraction expertise, including job boards, job postings, CV database access, sourcing platforms and social & digital media
• Proficient in analysing data sets for data-driven decision-making, with the ability to make calculated decisions in the absence of data
• Ability to work effectively across multiple projects and successfully deliver to deadlines
• A proven track record in collaborative relationship building and stakeholder management skills, with exceptional commercial and negotiation skills to secure optimal agreements with external agencies & suppliers
• Able to deliver high-quality work, with attention to detail as brand guardian.

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 and market leading parental leave policies. 


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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