About the role

Be part of something world-changing.

As the world changes to embrace cleaner energy and businesses shift to operate in a more responsible way, we are leading that charge. We are focused on finding ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the US. We connect people to the energy they need to live their lives. We continually strive to find a better way. We Bring Energy to Life.

National Grid Interconnectors, part of National Grid, is at the heart of the energy transition, supporting the connection of electricity grids between Great Britain and other countries, allowing the sharing of greener, more affordable power. We are proud to be a growing, international team and we all have a passion to do our best for our customers, the planet and each other.

That’s why we’re looking for a Personal Assistant to provide professional support to the EU Business Development Director and her team. This will involve ensuring the Director's time is used effectively through management of her diary, handling phone calls, requests for information and the planning and coordination of international travel arrangements/events. There will also be a requirement to provide general administrative support, including consolidation of papers, actions and reports; co-ordinating management information and managing invoices and expenses.

This role is based in Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

About you

• Experience of working as a Personal Assistant at Director level.
• Highly organised, pro-active, and able to prioritise work-load to ensure effectiveness.
• Can work efficiently under tight deadlines, whilst ensuring an element of flexibility to meet changing demands.
• Ability to respect and handle confidential / sensitive information, ensuring absolute discretion at all times.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and networks with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a flexible approach and a confident, can-do attitude.
• Highly motivated and equally able to work on their own and in a team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is at the forefront of the energy transition. We operate across the UK, Europe and US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. We’re helping to accelerate society’s drive towards net zero while maintaining security of supply today.

We’re an international business, which means our people are diverse in their backgrounds, expertise and experiences. And to make the most of that know-how, we’re forging a collaborative culture where everyone’s voice is valued and people feel empowered to make decisions.

More information

This role closes on 18 August 2023 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.

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.

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