Permitting Specialist

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0800-1800 - Monday - Saturday

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working with local authorities? We're looking for a proactive Permitting Coordinator to take charge of running and scheduling works across various regions — ensuring all permits are secured on time and fully compliant with regulations.

In this key role, you'll be the central point of contact for all permit applications, working closely with internal teams, external agencies, and local councils to keep projects running smoothly and on schedule. From applying for and tracking permits to resolving rejections and navigating regulations, your ability to deliver a seamless, "can-do" service will make all the difference.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

• Previous experience raising permits with multiple Planning Authorities/Local Authorities
• Experience in permitting coordination, planning, or administration within utilities, highways, or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of local authority permitting processes and relevant legislation (e.g., NRSWA, TMA).
• Knowledge and understanding of the Overreach product and portal
• Proficient in using permit management systems, MS Office Suite, and relevant planning tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of networks drawings and plans

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to build positive relationships with local authorities and internal teams.
• An excellent communicator with an ability to put over ideas in a clear and logical manner.
• Time and resource skills to develop appropriate methods of working to meet the demands of the role
• Ensure full understanding and adherence of the Data Protection Act and Ofcom regulation

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a one stage Competency based interview and completion of a Saville Wave 6.5.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.