AddressAbout the Role
You will be playing a pivotal role in shaping Decarbonisation Strategy for National Grid’s businesses. The role will sit within the Group Strategy team which plays a central role in charting a path through unprecedented technological, economic and societal change as our jurisdictions strive to reach net zero emissions.
This Decarbonisation Strategy Manager role will develop impactful narratives, strategic insights and thought leadership to drive progress in the decarbonisation of key demand sectors. This will cover heat, transport and industrial decarbonisation, and bring clarity to the role hydrogen will play in a decarbonised future, helping the business understand and navigate the impact of this on National Grid’s electricity networks. You will be carrying out structured and insightful strategic analysis, and problem solving to develop key insights and recommendations for our business units. You will be adept at creating high-quality content to inform key internal Executive level stakeholders and Business Unit leads.
This role will have both internal and external stakeholders, requiring you to develop relationships and influence at every level, and to constructively challenge established thinking. You will work closely with the business and with external stakeholders, scanning the evolving market and policy landscape to develop clear positions and insights, and answer key questions on how the shift to electrification in decarbonisation impacts the electricity networks.
The role can be based in our central London office or at NG house in Warwick, travel between offices and to other main UK offices may be required.
About you
You are passionate about playing a critical role in delivering net zero, with a keen interest in the decarbonisation of demand sectors like heat, transport, industrial, and other decarbonisation key topics such as hydrogen. Ideally, you would like to build expertise in one of these topics. You are inquisitive and collaborative, able to question and constructively challenge to develop thinking. You have a proven ability to think strategically and use an analytical approach from a range of internal and external sources to create compelling narratives. You are plugged into the external environment, constantly scoping out new views and ideas to help answer challenging questions related to the energy transition and the role for electrification to enable this.
We want you in our team if you have…
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills to complement, to generate well-articulated strategic insights
- An ability to translate complex issues into key messages, simplifying through structured and insightful strategic analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, translating research and analysis into meaningful insights and recommendations
- Proficient at using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel including adopting creative approaches to high quality content creation
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build and maintain relationships internally and externally at all levels
- Broad understanding of the energy sector and regulatory issues affecting the industry and long term internal/external influences
- Knowledge of National Grid and the role we play in the energy transition
- Knowledge or experience of decarbonisation hot topics and policy landscape across one, or all of the following sectors – heat, transport, industrial, hydrogen
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
Proven experience in sector specific Decarbonisation Strategy development and execution, either as a consultant or through in-house strategy teams 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's on offer
- A competitive salary up to £75,000 (dependent on location, capability and experience)
- A bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance
- Annual performance incentive
- 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days, and the option to buy / sell additional holiday days
- A competitive contributory pension scheme – we double match your contribution up to 12% (A total of 18% when you contribute 6% and we double match that up to 12%)
- Life insurance – 10 x annual salary
In addition we offer a whole range of benefits that can make a big difference to your professional experience and your lifestyle.
- Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, salary sacrifice car, share incentive plan, technology schemes, private medical insurance etc.
- Support for flexible working arrangements, if requested
- Access to private medical insurance for you and your family
- Ongoing career development and support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
- A free Employee Assistance line for confidential support and advice
- Matched giving for charity
- Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
- Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, with a wide range of learning and development resources
- Access to a discounts portal offering savings on multiple retail and online stores, gyms, leisure centres.
About us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.
In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Closing Date Interviews Date/s
The closing date for this vacancy is 1 March 2024. However, 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.
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.
