This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Skillset and Experience:

• Experience of supporting senior colleagues or project stakeholders working on land based projects or/and activities to successfully deliver Land Rights activities and processes.
• Has an understanding of project management including financial management, programme management, risk management and change control.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Effective written and verbal communication and negotiating skills to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, with the ability to communicate concisely and effectively, addressing concerns.
• Has understanding of land activities such as access to land, securing land rights, and the negotiation of compensation settlements.
• Appetite to expand their knowledge and understanding of land acquisition and its associated processes and policies with the aim to apply this knowledge to the successful delivery of projects including their commercial awareness.

Any required qualifications:

No specific qualifications required – skills and experience are key here.

 Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

• Support the lands team in the delivery of all land related activities on infrastructure projects in either development or construction, including access to land, the acquisition of land, securing land rights, and the negotiation of compensation settlements.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to form good working relationships that are beneficial to project success
• Develop your understanding of internal procurement processes and manage external resource to deliver required lands activities.
• Learn about and support with the implementation of National Grid Lands Rights Strategy (and other supporting policies and procedures) in a transparent, credible, consistent way.
• Assist with project reporting on programme, key milestone delivery, risk, contract and financial management on a regular basis.

Location(s):

Office hubs in Leeds, Warwick, The Strand (London), Bury St.Edmunds, Gloucester

Working hours and pattern:

• Hybrid working between home and office.
• Full time is 37 hours – core hours is 8-9am start, end 4-5pm
• Flexible working available.
• Part time possible.

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)