Land Access Planner- Hampshire

Do you have a farming background and a charismatic personality?

We're seeking rural people to join our Hampshire planning team.

Your role will be to liaise with landowners and farmers to agree access for our buried fibre broadband network, providing brilliant broadband to rural areas. We are looking for bright, engaging people who are quick to learn and know the countryside - all other training will be provided.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Community and Landowner Engagement: Actively engage with communities and landowners to discuss and promote Wessex Internet network expansion projects.


• Benefits Communication: Clearly explain the benefits to landowners of participating in the Wessex Internet model, highlighting advantages for their properties and communities.


• Route Planning: Liaise with landowners to propose suitable construction routes, adapt plans based on their feedback, and confirm final development plans.


• Customer Assurance: Instil confidence in landowners by addressing and resolving any concerns they may have regarding the impact of network construction on their property.


• Legal Agreement Facilitation: Guide committed landowners through the legal agreement process to enable the commencement of network construction in their area.


• Service Map Evaluation: Evaluate service maps and accessible land information to determine the best construction routes.


• Route Plan Handover: Develop and hand over a detailed and deliverable route plan to the Planning Team.


• Progress Documentation: Keep all progress and updates accurately recorded in the company's central management system.
  
  Excellent agricultural and countryside awareness, including an understanding of possible landowner concerns


• Negotiation and relationship building skills


• Knowledge of agricultural and construction machinery operation


• Strong IT skillset


• Previous experience in GIS (Advantageous)


• A robust grasp of UK arable and livestock farming systems and processes


• Keen sense of spatial awareness


• Ability to work on multiple projects at differing stages concurrently


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• Proactive, can do and full of initiative


• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to work well with a wide variety of people


• Ability to foresee potential challenges and propose resolutions
  
  About Wessex Internet


Wessex Internet, a dynamic and rapidly expanding Internet Provider in the South West and revolutionising full fibre broadband deployment in rural areas. Committed to delivering lightning-fast broadband to thousands in the countryside, we design, build, and manage our own cutting-edge FTTP network. We are delighted to be expanding our Network to the New Forest, Wiltshire, and South & West Dorset.

Recipient of multiple awards, including Overall Fibre Provider of The Year 2023, Wessex Internet has doubled in size over the last 18 months. Despite our rapid growth, we prioritize maintaining excellent customer service and invest in staff development. Our commitment to creating a great workplace earned us a finalist spot in the 2023 UK Fibre Awards for the Best Company to Work for.

As part of our vision to enhance the broadband experience, we are actively recruiting individuals to join our innovative team. Wessex Internet fosters a collaborative environment where each contribution is valued, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about transforming the broadband landscape and being part of an award-winning company at the forefront of the industry, Wessex Internet is the place for you! Join us in this exciting time as we continue to shape the future of internet provision., Find out what it's really like to work at Wessex Internet from some of our team by visiting https://www.wessexinternet.com/careers/ and watch our short video https://youtu.be/5U1j7GzB3Cc


• The option to buy or sell an additional 5 days holiday


• Enhanced Family Pay


• Use of pool vehicle for landowner appointments


• Private Medical Insurance


• Life Assurance


• Income Protection


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Tech Scheme


• Opportunities to progress your career - we're a young, fast-growing business that is proud of our team of homegrown specialists. Whether you want to step up to lead a team, or expand your skills in a new area, we'll help you reach your potential


• Free breakfast - plus fruit, snacks, teas & coffees available throughout the day


• Regular social events


• Free onsite parking


• 75% discount to Wessex Internet package