At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location:   Newbury - Full-time remote working during COVID-19
Salary:       Competitive + Vodafone benefits
Hours:       37.5hrs per week – Mon to Fri

*Blended
Vodafone UK’s blended working approach means you’ll come to your contracted hub location office as and when needed to get things done for your role and for tasks that require it, otherwise you will be able to work from home. Our ‘Office in a Box’ home-working kit will be available for all who need it during your onboarding journey.

Vodafone UK Networks is the team that makes the magic happen, bringing Gigafast speed and innovation to our customers. We’re continually building and enhancing our best ever network, that connects businesses and millions of people across the country for a better future. 
 
What will you be doing? 

A new opportunity has arisen for a Radio Network – Planning and GIS Specialist.  You will be responsible for the provision of Radio Planning activities, GIS development, support, and consultancy work within Networks.

You will assist in the development and automation of GIS models and processes to define and support Network Analysis, including the generation of Network Coverage KPI Reporting. 

In addition, you will carry out Geo-Spatial (GIS) modelling and reporting on what-if scenarios for specific projects, ad-hoc analyses and reports, and BAU activities.

Who are we looking for?  

• Must have technical / professional qualifications: 
• A HNC/HND in an appropriate technical based subject, with experience in a Radio or GIS related environment.  
• Experience of GIS tools, radio networks and the processes and tools used in the design and optimisation of the radio network.
• High level knowledge of network deployment activities and processes
• Experience of using radio planning and GIS tools for wide area radio planning and modelling.
• Prior use of radio propagation prediction tools for radio planning
• Understanding of 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G radio technologies and planning techniques
• Practised user of ESRI ArcView with Spatial Analyst and Python scripting
• Practised in geo-spatial and statistical data analysis, visualisation and interpretation

What’s in it for you? 

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 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’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone. 
 
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Inclusion for all is a key pillar of our purpose with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.  We actively encourage growth and progression for all employees. 

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. 

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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