An opportunity has become available for a Communications and Engagement support, within the Future Capability team. The team are investigating how to create the networks of the future, and test ideas to help us achieve Net Zero through a portfolio of innovation projects and then roll the best ideas out into operation.
To successfully deliver this aim, it is essential we build excellent relationships and influence with our internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Future Capability Programme Lead, you will be responsible for organising efforts that support these key areas:
To build valuable capabilities, we need to understand the drivers and expectations of our stakeholders of the future. This means that we need to be able to identify and engage with important stakeholders of the future.
To be able to succeed in rolling out capability, we need to ensure that internal and external stakeholders are able to understand the work we have done, the work we are doing and why it matters.
* Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.
About UsWe’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Main Responsibilities
Create, manage and maintain a Communications strategy for the team.
Develop and own a process that explains to internal and external stakeholders, the scope of our activities, the value of doing them and how we go on to use them in our business, this will include applying for industry awards where appropriate.
Respond, often at short notice, to requests for information about our efforts from key stakeholders.
Organisation and delivery of events that showcase the work of the Future Capability Team and our supporters including, but not limited to, the Energy Innovation Summit, Utility Week and 26tozero events.
Working with Innovation and Deployment engineers to distil highly complex learnings into a narrative that is inspiring and accessible to a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
Organisation of eye catching dissemination and promotional content (written, video and graphical) that conveys a strong and deliberate narrative.
Transmission of this content through a diverse set of internal and external channels (Social media, SharePoint, internal and external press releases, 3rd party events)
Monitoring of communications efforts to understand efficacy and impact.
Organisation and management of events that gather insight, opinions and ideas from internal and external stakeholders.
Assisting the team to keep up with latest industry develops by monitoring updates from external stakeholders.
Management and analysis of important stakeholders for the Future Capability function including keeping the stakeholder database up to date, ensuring team members record their learning from key events using day after reports, and logging reports of the team’s stakeholder engagement activity
The Ideal CandidateDo you have experience in developing and implementing communication campaigns and event management and tracking? Are you able to write and track communication plans and strategy?
We are looking for an effective communicator with a creative streak, who will work well with stakeholders and team members alike. With an eye for detail you will be reliable, organised and enthusiastic, with the ability to work as part of the team or using your own initiative.
The successful candidate will have experience in reporting and analysis on comms, enabling clear identification of what works and what doesn’t.
You must have experience in writing and developing content and be proficient in MS office and social media applications.
It will be advantageous for the successful candidate to have some understanding of the energy industry and it’s key stakeholders and experience of video editing would be preferable but is not essential.
As there is some travel involved with this role, a full UK driving licence is required.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers.
This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on the role, different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About The CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
Annual Share Save plan
Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
Free on-site parking at all our main sites
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
