We re champions of the North West and we re proud that it s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West s electricity network operator, it s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all. We re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride. A fantastic opportunity: Junior Land Rights and Consents Officer The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship. In this role, you will build valuable knowledge and experience across a wide range of land rights activities. You will learn about the legal consents needed to install and maintain ENWL apparatus on private land, including wayleaves, easements, leases and freehold acquisition. You will also gain insight into how our Capital and Connections teams operate, along with key internal Land Rights and Consents processes such as grantor changes and returned payments. You will receive guidance on managing costs effectively when acquiring land rights and consents, as well as how to help resolve any claims arising from the presence of the ENWL network on private land. Throughout your training, you will play a role in protecting and enhancing the company s reputation by helping to ensure our work complies with all relevant legislation. You will also learn why it is important to maintain accurate and detailed records of communication with landowners, and you will gain confidence using the systems available to support this. As part of your learning, you will be introduced to our audit processes, including how they operate, why they matter and what may be required if Land Rights and Consents are involved in hearings or court proceedings. What we're looking for: We welcome applicants from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds. You may have studied at degree level, ideally in a subject such as geography or law, or you may bring relevant experience from a similar role or environment. Both routes are valued. An interest in areas like land, planning, real estate law, or landlord and tenant matters will help you thrive in this role, but it is not essential. If you are curious, willing to learn, and motivated by working with people and property-related matters, we would love to hear from you. Some awareness of legislation relevant to our work, such as the Electricity Act 1989, is beneficial. However, if this is new to you, we will support your development with training and hands-on learning. This role requires some travel, a full UK driving licence is essential. What we're offering As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes: An annual bonus scheme 25 day s annual leave increasing with length of service Private Healthcare An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands A market-leading contributory pension scheme Employee assistance programme Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function. Our people are important to us and we re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger. Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2) Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.