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. The Land Rights team has an 18 month FTC opportunity for a Junior Support Officer in Kendal or Carlisle. About the Opportunity The Land Rights & Consents section is responsible for the acquisition of all land rights, including (but not limited to) all necessary statutory, planning and environmental consents necessary for the development, maintenance and protection of the electricity distribution system on private land, involving overhead lines, underground cables and substations. The Junior Support Officer role is required to assist the Land Rights and Consents team and the wider business when data pertaining to land rights is required. The role holder will be responsible for the general administrative requirements of the team such as setting up jobs for the Land Rights Officers, scanning, copying, emailing, filing documents, dealing general enquiries and all other tasks essential to supporting the team. In this role you will need to effectively support the needs of Land Rights & Consents team as required which may include but is not limited to: Respond to and record general enquiries received via telephone, mail and email. Set up jobs in our Case Management System and assign to the relevant officer/surveyor. Liaise directly with Grantors, their land agents and solicitors Liaise directly with other internal departments Title research for operational property. Recording of new applications for street closures and objecting where required liaising with any internal or external parties this may affect. Investigating returned and stale cheques. Data entry Who we are looking for GCSE s in Maths and English grade AC or level 4-9 or equivalent Working Knowledge of the electricity industry (Desirable) Knowledge of the wider area an advantage (Preston to Carlisle) Previous experience in using Land Registry an advantage Good administrative and analytical skills. Knowledge of SAP or equivalent financial systems (Desirable). Demonstrable IT skills especially with MS. 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 26 days 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 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)BS7858 checks) 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