Rural Land Access & Partnerships Lead

Wessex Internet; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £35,000 per annum salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & income protection

Tech purchase schemes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading broadband provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Planning team member to establish connections with landowners for a trenchless fibre network. This role offers a flexible hybrid work setup, engaging directly with rural communities. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are essential. The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of rural environments and IT skills. A competitive salary and generous benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of rural environments and farming systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Confident with digital tools and general IT.

Responsibilities

• Engage with landowners to introduce network expansion plans.
• Secure landowner buy-in for construction.
• Provide reassurance regarding land impact and construction.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Spatial awareness

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

A leading broadband provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Planning team member to establish connections with landowners for a trenchless fibre network. This role offers a flexible hybrid work setup, engaging directly with rural communities. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are essential. The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of rural environments and IT skills. A competitive salary and generous benefits are provided.