VodafoneThree
VodafoneThree - Test Specialist

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Location: Stoke-on-Trent Contact Centre + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday + Out of hours working
Hybrid
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, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
Who We Are
We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.
We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.
We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.
You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Why VodafoneThree
Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.
We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.
You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.
We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.
Be a part of VodafoneThree Consumer Operations, where delivering exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting our customers across multiple sales and care channels to driving operational excellence and digital transformation, we work to enhance every interaction. This is where innovation meets service, and where your impact can make a real difference.
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What You'll Do
- Be part of a career-defining transformation as we bring together two industry-leading businesses to create the UK's largest mobile network provider.
- As a Test Specialist, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding customer experiences by ensuring new products, services, and system enhancements are thoroughly tested, ready for launch, and supported through their early life.
- Working at the heart of Channel Operations, you'll help ensure our retail, contact centre, and indirect channels have the tools and technology they need to serve customers with confidence.
You'll validate new propositions, system updates, and releases to ensure they are fully functional and fit for purpose before going live
You'll develop, review, and execute test scripts, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement throughout the testing lifecycle
You'll support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), helping ensure business requirements are delivered accurately and effectively
You'll act as a key link between business stakeholders, channel teams, and test leads, ensuring feedback is captured and acted upon
You'll contribute to business readiness activities, supporting change management, training, and deployment preparation
You'll perform Customer Journey Testing (CJT) and Deployment Validation Testing (DVT) to ensure seamless customer and colleague experiences
You'll provide Early Life Support following deployments, helping resolve defects and ensuring smooth adoption of new capabilities
You'll troubleshoot production issues, coordinate with specialist teams, and help drive timely resolutions
You'll occasionally provide planned and ad hoc out-of-hours support to help ensure successful releases and operational stability
Who You Are
- Strong planning, organisation, and attention-to-detail skills
- Experience testing systems, services, products, or business processes in a fast-paced environment
- A good understanding of frontline operational systems and customer-facing technology platforms
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and working with multiple systems simultaneously
- The ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to different audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and customer-focused mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
- Experience supporting service delivery, continuous improvement, or business process enhancement initiatives
- Retail, contact centre, telecommunications, or broader customer-facing experience would be beneficial
- A team player who values diverse perspectives, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative environment


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What We Offer
- We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work.
- You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more.
- We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.
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- We 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/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.
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