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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Energy Manager to lead the planning, analysis, and optimization of energy consumption across our telecommunications infrastructure.
This role requires deep expertise in energy markets, regulatory mechanisms, hedging strategies, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), combined with a strong understanding of telco technologies to drive forecasting and efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Energy Consumption Management:
- Monitor and analyse energy usage across all operational sites.
- Identify efficiency opportunities and implement reduction strategies.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to align energy goals with business objectives.
- Energy Market Analysis
- Track and interpret trends in electricity (spot, forward, capacity, ancillary services).
- Provide forecasts and risk assessments to support strategic decisions.
Hedging Strategy:
- Support VPC in developing hedging strategies to mitigate price volatility.
- Work with finance and procurement to align hedging with budgetary goals.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs and GOs):
- Support VPC and evaluate and negotiate long-term PPAs with renewable energy providers.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal sustainability targets.
- Regulatory & Mechanism Insight:
- Stay informed on national and EU-level energy regulations, capacity mechanisms, and carbon pricing.
- Represent the company in industry forums and regulatory consultations.
- Support team in ISO50001 and other regulations
Who you are
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of European energy markets and regulatory mechanisms.
- Experience with financial instruments for hedging and risk management.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in energy modelling tools and data platforms.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.
