Company Information
Since 2021, we’ve been working hard to bring gigabit-speed full fibre broadband to thousands of homes across the UK. Our mission is simple: to connect people. We deliver broadband that’s fast, reliable, and hassle-free -putting our customers at the centre of everything we do.
We're in the midst of an exciting growth phase, with bold plans for the future. To help us achieve them, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our ambition and can inspire us as we take the next step in our journey.
Our team is inclusive and diverse -everyone is welcome, and you’re encouraged to be yourself. Culture matters deeply to us. We believe work should be enjoyable, and we back that up with ongoing training and support, great benefits, and a vibrant, energetic team environment.
Job Purpose
As a Wayleave Officer, you will be negotiating wayleave agreements and assisting in the preparation of planning applications. This dynamic role involves pre-sales activity representing LightSpeed and promoting the benefits of our network services and solutions to the land/property owner. The aim is to obtain consent to deploy equipment by negotiating wayleaves with landowners and to ensure that we receive legal agreements as early as possible and within agreed project timescales.
You will be mostly liaising with and reassuring potential customers, but also property management companies, public bodies, legal partners and other team members in regard to all wayleave matters.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Communicate with interested parties using standard templates and/or draft appropriately worded ancillary correspondence to progress access agreement applications.
- Negotiating wayleave agreements and easements and other forms of agreement in respect of IoT solutions design and project delivery.
- Interrogate Land Registry and other information sources to establish land or property ownership.
- Escalate issues as they arise to ensure action is taken.
- Forge strong relations with internal and external teams & third parties including Local Authority agencies.
- Enforce Code Powers where necessary.
- Attend joint site surveys with build partner(s) and planning.
- Drive consistency, quality, suitability and cost-effectiveness.
- Support the planning and project department with advice and the timely delivery of consents.
- Be responsible for the central document management, monitoring and reporting on all LightSpeed wayleaves.
- Be responsible for the continuous improvement of our wayleave management processes and tools.
- Responsible for reporting to the business the progress and wayleave metrics in support of project, build or service delivery.
Essential skills and competencies
- Must have the ability to ensure accuracy and clarity at all times.
- Confident, resilient and positive mindset while remaining calm and collected under pressure.
- An outgoing and approachable personality.
- Self-motivated and driven with excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills with a problem solving attitude.
- Be flexible to support the business.
- A good working knowledge of the Electronic Communications Code 2017 and other relevant legislation.
- Excellent customer and stakeholder service skills with evidence of handling a high volume of data and diverse range of customers.
- IT systems competency, including Microsoft Office applications and other management information systems associated with management Network Access Agreements.
Essential qualifications and experience
- Must have at least 2 years experience in a similar role
- Previous experience in a telecommunications or tech company is desirable.
- GCSE grades A*-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
Inclusion Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. If you require any support during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our HR Team at [email protected].
Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working in a Wayleave Administration/Officer role?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote
