The Discover Graduate Programme
Belong. Grow. Transform. Thrive.
Vodafone graduates are driven by a passion for innovation and the power of technology to shape the future.
Our seven tailored streams, ranging from Business Management to Technology, offer the chance to build real skills, take on meaningful projects, and grow into the leaders of tomorrow.
The programme runs over 21 months, with 2 rotations. The first rotation is a 9-month rotation followed by a 12-month second rotation, giving you deeper exposure and development across the business.
No matter your background, interests, or degree, Vodafone is the place to kickstart your career, explore your potential, and thrive in a purpose-led, inclusive community.
Available streams
With the rise of automation and AI, there’s never been a more exciting time to join our Technology stream.
You’ll explore digital engineering, automation, cloud platforms, and software development across our network and services. From IP engineering and telecommunications basics to TOBi AI and solution sales, this stream offers the chance to build a broad foundation while trying out different disciplines including electrical engineering and project automation.
We’ve been Ireland’s best mobile network for the past 10 years, and we’re on a mission to bring our award-winning connectivity to every home in Ireland.
This stream also offers opportunities to expand your electrical and mechanical engineering skills in our Networks department and try out different disciplines. Whether we’re building customer experiences, developing in-house solutions, or shaping the future of communications, this is where it all happens.
'Digital First' is a core pillar of Vodafone’s strategy, and this stream brings that vision to life.
As a Digital Design graduate, you’ll play a key role in shaping how customers interact with our brand online. You’ll support UX/UI teams in creating digital-first content, develop creative concepts and design plans across multiple platforms, and use emerging technologies to enhance the customer journey.
You’ll also gain experience in graphic design and videography, helping to bring ideas to life through visual storytelling and engaging multimedia. From concept to execution, you’ll help craft seamless, intuitive experiences that reflect Vodafone’s commitment to innovation and accessibility.
This is your opportunity to design the future of digital engagement.
To stay ahead, we must understand market needs, design the right products and services, and deliver them quickly, all while ensuring exceptional customer experience and strong brand presence
In this stream, you will gain hands-on experience across key areas such as project management, process improvement, business transformation programmes, product introduction, organisation design and human resources.
You will help shape how we work, grow and lead in a fast-moving digital world, contributing to the way Vodafone evolves and delivers impact.
At Vodafone, Finance is at the heart of every decision, influencing outcomes for both our customers and our people. It is no longer just about the numbers, but about applying them with commercial insight and strategic thinking.
Whether your strengths lie in analysis, business case development, partnership building or decision support, the Finance stream gives you the platform to make a meaningful impact across the business.
As Vodafone continues to grow, data plays an increasingly vital role in how we operate, innovate and make decisions.
This stream focuses on data science, data analytics and visualisation, giving you the opportunity to explore how data drives transformation across a global organisation. You will learn how data is used in a leading telecommunications company to uncover trends, generate insights and support strategic decision-making.
From analysing complex datasets to designing impactful visualisations, you will help turn information into action and shape the future of connectivity through evidence-based innovation.
In this stream, you will help strengthen Vodafone’s position as an admired company in the eyes of our customers, shareholders and employees.
Our Marketing and Communications graduates are customer-obsessed, innovation-driven and ambitious. You will gain experience across a wide range of areas including market research, product management, sales, segment marketing, pricing, customer value management, brand management, customer experience and service design.
You’ll also have the opportunity to explore public relations, helping shape how Vodafone communicates with the wider world, and contribute to purpose-led initiatives through the Vodafone Foundation.
This is your opportunity to shape how Vodafone connects with the world and delivers meaningful impact through every interaction.
In the Corporate Security stream, you will learn the pivotal role our teams play in safeguarding Vodafone Ireland, our customers and our employees.
You will gain a deep understanding of how we protect sensitive information, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage risks to uphold the integrity and reputation of our organisation. This includes exposure to cybersecurity practices that help defend against digital threats and ensure the resilience of our systems and data.
As a corporate security graduate, you will contribute to developing and implementing security strategies, conducting risk assessments and staying ahead of emerging threats while gaining experience in areas such as legal, regulation, privacy, risk, compliance, corporate and cyber security.
Graduate application timeline
March 2026
Graduate Programme applications open
April 2026
Assessment Centre
September 2026
The Graduate Program begins!
Interested in life at Vodafone?
A fun job with serious benefits
At Vodafone, we want everyone to feel confident bringing their full selves to work, and we take our benefits seriously to support that.
As a graduate, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a whole suite of benefits! Whether it’s choosing hybrid working hours that suit your lifestyle, spending up to 20 days working abroad, or boosting your wellbeing through our onsite and virtual Wellness Centre, you’ll have the flexibility to thrive.
Our Early Careers programmes are designed to support your growth, both professionally and personally, so you can build a future you’re proud of, while having fun along the way.
Hybrid working, flexible working hours & working abroad options
Onsite gym and wellness centre
Birthday day off
Exclusive discounts for you, your friends & family
3 additional charity days leave
Company Pension with employer contributions
How does the Graduate Programme work?
If you’ve graduated in 2025 or expected to graduate in 2026 and have an interest in technology and a passion for innovation, then we want to hear from you.
If you’re looking to kickstart your career, enhance your skills and realise your potential, then Vodafone is the place for you.
Regardless of your experience or background, you can rest assured that the experience you need to build your career is available within one of our seven tailored streams.
The programme runs for 18-months, kicking off early September 2026. Graduates will become eligible to apply for full-time roles within Vodafone upon programme completion.
Every candidate can apply to only one of the streams offered. You will select this stream when completing the application form. During the 18-month placement, graduates will experience 2 rotations across the business in roles that are relevant to their stream. These rotations could be within any area of the business, but the projects you will work on will always be relevant to your chosen stream.
What do I need to make an application?
Applications open September 2025 and close in November 2025.
Step 1: Your digital application form and CV will allow us to get to know you and your background of experience.
Step 2: Psychometric assessment will see you solve some gamified challenges looking at your numerical, verbal and logical skills. This tells us all about the way you work to solve problems. We are not just interested in what you do, but how you do it!
Step 3: You will then be asked to do a video interview with some competency-based questions. This lets us know your motivation to join the programme, whether you are the right match for the Vodafone culture, and to explain more about your experiences.
Step 4: Our Assessment Centre in December where you will learn more about our culture and chat to our team.
Remember when applying that we want our employees to feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work, so feel free to let your unique personality and passions shine through every stage of your application!
In order to be considered, you must be in possession of an Irish working visa. If you require a work permit or visa, it must be in effect from the 1st September 2026 and remain valid for the duration of your 18-month placement. You must also be living in Ireland for the duration of your time at Vodafone to benefit from our head office and hybrid experience.
For example, you are currently on a Stamp 2 Visa, studying a Masters, eligible to then apply for Stamp 1G Year 1 and Stamp 1G Year 2 for the duration of the 18 months upon completion of your masters.
If you were educated outside of Ireland, make sure you state your exact qualifications on your CV, stating an equivalent to a 2:2 in an undergraduate degree (in any subject) or a merit in a postgraduate qualification.
Unfortunately, if you do not meet the criteria, then we are unable to proceed with your application. If you are unsure if your visa will allow you the unrestricted right to work in the Irish Market, please email the youth team on youth.recruitment@vodafone.com
Yes, if you feel you have extenuating circumstances or any other special considerations for assessment please contact us at youth.recruitment@vodafone.com
You will have a 15 - 20-minute video interview, including motivation and competency based questions. The video will start and questions will appear. You will have time to answer and record your answer – you will have 3 chances to record each answer, so don’t worry if you don’t get it right the first time! Make sure you do it in a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted!
Motivations Question: We want to know why you think Vodafone is the right place for you to launch your career. We think it's great here, but we want to know why you want to join us, so make sure to tell us why you chose our Graduate Programme specifically and what you’d like to get out of the experience!
Competency Based Question: Every answer should draw on your work experience, extracurricular activities and student life. Please try to use examples from your most recent roles or situations. This will make it easier for you to recall some of the details.
Please be very specific about your contribution as an individual when you are giving an example.
We would like you to outline each situation by breaking it down using the STAR technique:
(STAR)
Situation (what was the context)
Task (what tasks or components were involved in the situation)
Actions (what did you do, how did you do it, what was your thought process)
Result (what was the outcome of your actions)
How does the application process work?
Yes. Just drop us a line at youth.recruitment@vodafone.com We will remove your application, but you will still be registered on our candidate database.
Within two weeks. If we’re particularly busy it may be slightly longer, but we’ll always let you know in advance.
You will have a 15–20-minute video interview. It would be really beneficial to think about why Vodafone is the right place for you - we think it's great here, but we want to know why you want to join us. The video will start and questions will appear. You will have time to answer and record your answer – you will have 3 chances to record each answer, so don’t worry if you don’t get it right the first time! Make sure you do it in a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted!
It’s useful to structure your answers using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result). We are looking for you to explain a little bit about the situation you were in, the task you were trying to complete, the action you personally took to get to a resolution, and the result of your efforts. This helps us to really understand the example you're referring to.
If you have any difficulty, contact: youth.recruitment@vodafone.com
Smart casual is fine. We don’t expect you to come suited and booted.
The Experience Day will involve a group exercise, a face to face interview and lots more. You’ll get the opportunity to meet lots of our people, both senior level and current graduates. You’ll get the chance to find out what it is really like to work on our youth programmes at Vodafone. You will also be given exclusive insight into what you’ll be doing in your day-to-day roles if you join us.
We’ll let you know as soon as we can, usually within two weeks but this may be longer depending on the volume of applicants.
We ask that you don’t re-apply within the same recruitment season but please feel free to apply next year should you meet all eligibility criteria.
What will happen if I am offered a place?
Vodafone operates in a hybrid working model. This means that you will spend part of your time in the office and part of your time working for home within Ireland. The breakdown of this is normally up to you and your manager.
Our head office, where you will be working, is in Leopardstown, Dublin. If you use public transport, we are on the Green Luas line at the Central Park Luas stop.
Yes. You'll go through a number of verification tests, covering current and previous employment, education, residency and relevant professional qualifications. If the results of these don't add up with what you've told us, we'll have to take back our offer.
The graduate programme is for 18 months. You will be eligible to apply for full-time roles in the organisation a few months before you officially finish the programme.
If you have a concern or a technical issue, which has not been covered on the site or in these FAQs, and you’d prefer to chat to us, then email youth.recruitment@vodafone.com
At Vodafone, you’ll experience a culture where you truly Belong, make an Impact, Transform the future, and Grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're collaborating with passionate teams or working on purpose-driven projects, you’ll be supported to thrive and empowered to shape what comes next.