EU Affairs Advisor

## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers \u2013 we\u2019re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you\u2019re 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.\n\nThe EU Affairs Advisor supports Vodafone\u2019s Brussels-based engagement by tracking and interpreting EU policy developments, preparing clear internal briefings and advocacy materials, and helping manage relationships with EU institutions, Member State representations and industry partners. The role works closely with Group and market teams to align positions and ensure Vodafone\u2019s priorities are reflected in EU initiatives impacting digital infrastructure and services. Advise and support Vodafone\u2019s EU public policy and regulatory engagement, shaping EU legislation and stakeholder relationships to advance Vodafone\u2019s strategic priorities.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\n * Monitor and analyse EU legislative and regulatory developments affecting Vodafone (e.g., connectivity, digital markets, cybersecurity, data, sustainability), translating implications into clear internal advice.\n * Support engagement with EU institutions and stakeholders (European Commission, European Parliament, Council, Permanent Representations, regulators, industry associations), including briefings, meeting preparation and follow-up.\n * Contribute to the development of Vodafone policy positions, consultation responses and advocacy materials, ensuring consistency with Group strategy and evidence-based messaging.\n * Coordinate across Group functions and operating companies to gather inputs, align priorities and maintain a single narrative for EU engagement and external communications.\n * Maintain stakeholder and policy intelligence (contact mapping, trackers, briefings, Q\u0026A and data banks) and help deliver events, roundtables and coalition activity in Brussels and key EU capitals.\n\n\n\n## Who you are\n\n * Strong understanding of EU policy-making processes and institutions, with experience tracking files and engaging stakeholders.\n * Ability to turn complex policy developments into concise, actionable advice for senior and non-specialist audiences.\n * Drafting skills: briefings, speaking notes, position papers and consultation responses, with attention to evidence and narrative.\n * Stakeholder management and coalition-building skills across trade associations, NGOs, think tanks and peer companies.\n * Knowledge of telecoms and digital policy issues (connectivity investment, spectrum, competition, cybersecurity, digital platforms and AI) is an advantage.\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree (or equivalent) in European studies, political science, law, economics, international relations or similar.\n * Experience in EU public affairs/public policy (e.g., industry, consultancy, trade association, EU institution), typically 3+ years.\n\n\n\n## Not a perfect fit?\n\nWorried that you don\u2019t 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\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t 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.\n\n## What\u0027s in it for you\n\n## Who we are\n\nWe 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\u0027s 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.\n\nBelonging at Vodafone isn\u0027t a concept; it\u0027s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You\u0027ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We\u0027re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.\n\nIf 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.\n\nTogether we can.\n