Full-time · England, United Kingdom
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 over 10,000 homes in the New Forest with connections set for early 2024.
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.
The Role
Do you love the countryside and have a flair for negotiating? If so, this may be the perfect role for you!
This is a full time role, working as part of the Planning and Pre-Construction Department recruiting landowners and negotiating access for our trenchless buried fibre network.
Our successful candidate will need to mix working in the office (which is just outside the village of Shroton, 5 miles north of Blandford) and from home, with frequent appointments across the region, visiting landowners.
Whilst some background knowledge of internet service provision might be useful, it is by no means essential. We are looking for bright, engaging, rural-minded people who are quick to learn.
Responsibilities
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
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
Salary: £28,000 - £33,900 per annum (depending on experience) with access to a pool vehicle
Role type: Full time / Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid – A combination of working in the office based near Blandford Forum, Dorset, working from home and frequent appointments across the region
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays