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The opportunity

We are looking for a highly organised ED3 Project Manager with strong planning skills to support the Director of ED3 in driving the delivery of the National Grid Electricity Distribution ED3 business plan working across the complete organisation.

As the right-hand person to the Director, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and executing key initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration, enabling insights through data, leading on planning and governance, to ensure operational effectiveness and maximum value into the ED3 plan.

The role can be based within any of our licence areas (West MIdlands, East Midlands, South Wales and South West) and travel may be needed across the territory of National Grid Electricity Distribution.

We offer a hybrid and flexible working approach, a mix of working in the office and the rest home working. Our standard working week is 37 hours, though we can also offer some flexibility in terms of hours / times if required.

You will be responsible for

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Director of ED3 to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organisational goals and objectives.

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and tracking of strategic projects and initiatives within the ED3 team.

• Communication Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external communications, ensuring alignment and clarity of messaging across all stakeholders, enabling effective cascade to colleagues across multiple teams and geographies.

• Performance Monitoring: Support the establishment of KPIs and metrics to measure the performance of the ED3 delivery team, providing regular reports and analysis including data insights.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration between all functions and departments such as Asset Management, Customer Excellence, Connections, Distribution System Operator, Operations and the relevant Functions to streamline processes.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and support the development of mitigation strategies to ensure the delivery of the ED3 plan on time.

• Executive Support: Provide comprehensive support to the Director of ED3, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of presentations and reports for the Executive.

• Governance: support the Director of ED3 in executing effective corporate governance requirements e.g. compliance, obligations and conflicts of interest.

About you

• Degree level or equivalent business experience

• Proven experience within the energy or utilities sector, with a focus on project management.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to drive strategic decision-making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to plan effectively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptability and flexibility to handle changing priorities and demands.

• Demonstrate a flexible approach and “can do” attitude to work, able to manage ambiguity effectively.

• A high level of integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.

• Experience of leadership is desirable.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What we can offer you

A competitive salary of £50,000 -£62,000– dependent on experience and location.

Plus:

• Up to 15% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance)

• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition to the option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year

• Private medical insurance

• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%

• Life Insurance 10 x base salary

• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.

• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).

• Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing

• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

More information

This role closes on 15 September 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is the regional electricity distribution division of National Grid.

We are the largest UK Electricity Distribution company, providing services and energy to over 25 million customers, through 8 million connections in our four regions across South Wales, the South-West, West Midlands, and East Midlands. Over the next five years we need to invest in over £7.5bn of infrastructure to fulfil the UK’s ambition, enabling capacity for more than 1.5 million Electric Vehicles and 600,000 heat pumps and ensuring our customers can connect to our network when they want and how they want.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. #LI-SC1 #LI-HYBRID