VodafoneThree - Pre-Sales Solution Consultant

Aggregate function: Vodafone Business Business Area: Local Vodafone Business Unit Posting Country: United Kingdom Date Posted: 14 Aug 2026 Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent 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: Location Independent Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Security Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Location Independent Worker As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of our offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. 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 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. Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations. What you'll do As a Pre-Sales Solution Consultant, you'll play a pivotal role in helping some of the UK's largest organisations achieve their business goals through innovative technology solutions. Working closely with customers, account teams, technical specialists, and partners, you'll shape high-value opportunities, influence strategic decisions, and deliver solutions that can genuinely transform the way businesses operate. You will: Partner with customers to understand their business challenges, objectives, and future ambitions, translating these into practical technology solutions. Lead discovery and requirements-gathering activities, becoming the trusted advisor throughout the solution design process. Design commercially viable, end-to-end solutions across technologies such as WAN, LAN, Unified Communications, IoT, Cloud, and Security. Own and develop solution proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements while being scalable, deliverable, and profitable. Support large, strategic bids by providing technical expertise, solution documentation, cost models, and customer presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, vendors, and partners to create integrated solutions that deliver real business value. Build strong relationships with customers, acting as a key technical contact during the pre-sales lifecycle. Ensure designs are aligned to industry standards, operational requirements, and successful deployment outcomes. Help identify and generate new business opportunities by proactively uncovering customer needs and positioning Vodafone's capabilities effectively. Present and articulate complex technical solutions confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Who you are Experience in a customer-facing pre-sales, solution consulting, solution architecture, or technical consulting role. Strong knowledge of one or more key technologies such as WAN, LAN, Unified Communications, IoT, Cloud, or Security. The ability to understand business drivers and translate them into effective technical solutions. Experience supporting bids, proposals, and commercial discussions within a complex sales environment. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage at multiple levels within customer organisations. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and persuasively. Experience gathering, analysing, and documenting business and technical requirements. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across virtual, cross-functional, and global teams. Knowledge of business case development and benefits realisation. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Excel, and PowerPoint. Understanding of the pre-contract sales lifecycle and solution design methodologies. Knowledge of ITIL and public sector procurement frameworks would be advantageous. Eligible and willing to obtain and maintain DV Security Clearance. Passionate about innovation, customer success, and creating technology solutions that make a meaningful impact. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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 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. Need to Know 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. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. #VodafoneThree #LI-Remote 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.