About the Role

ICT Manager - Interconnectors, home based (with occasional EU travel)

The Nemo Link interconnector is an incorporated Joint Venture between National Grid Interconnector Holdings and the Belgian Elia Group. The interconnector electrically connects Belgium and GB providing both countries with improved grid reliability and access to sustainable generation. Nemo Link consists of subsea and underground cables connected to a converter station and an electricity substation in each country, which allows electricity to flow in either direction between the two countries.

Most of NLL’s key operations/processes are automated and the company is heavily reliant on ICT to run its business 24/7. Most of Nemo Link’s ICT Systems are cloud based with the exception of key operational systems required to control/monitor the HVDC interconnector.

As ICT Manager, you will be managing/coaching a high-functioning team that assures the day to day running of the ICT systems/networks and that is responsible for all future ICT projects. Your main responsibilities are to assure that all current and future ICT requirements of the business are well identified and met in an economic and efficient way and to maintain and increase Nemo Link’s Cyber Security maturity and assuring future compliance in this domain.

What you'll be getting up to

Delivering on people leadership as well as thought leadership in the ICT/cyber space sector:

• Managing high performing team, peers and stakeholders to deliver industry best practice.
• Lead the assessment of relevant (emerging) technologies and drive the change management programmes for implementation, ensuring continuous operation of the interconnector.
• Leading the development and implementation Nemo Link’s ICT/OT strategy and policies aligned with its overall business objectives, including disaster recovery and business continuity.

The delivery of flawless operation of the asset:

• Accountable for ensuring the availability of systems to contribute to the smooth running of the interconnector.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant IT regulations, industry standards, and data protection laws. Establishing IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to promote data privacy, information security, and ethical use of technology.
• Implement robust security and cyber security measures/contingency plans to protect the ICT systems and data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.

The management of key stakeholders (internal/external):

• Managing vendors, service providers, and relevant stakeholders involved in the day to day running of Nemo Link.
• Reporting towards the NLL Management Committee and Board of Directors on the ICT domain
• Actively managing messages and narrative with key stakeholders (e.g. Ofgem on cyber compliance)

About You

• In-depth ICT systems and infrastructure knowledge and/or capability to manage a team that can maintain ICT systems and critical infrastructure, including networks, servers, data centres, virtualization technologies, and related hardware and software.
• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex ICT projects within the energy or utility sector, including planning, budget allocation, resource allocation, change and risk management.
• Cyber security: Strong understanding of cyber security principles and best practices, including network security, access controls, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Communication Technologies: Familiarity with communication protocols, networking technologies, and telecommunication systems
• Experience in collaborating and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Team management would be beneficial but not essentail.
  

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 NGV, we are 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 in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £60,000 - £73,000 – dependant on experience
• An annual performance bonus of up to 15% of your eligible earnings in the performance year
• Mileage to offices compensated
• Potential for standby payments
• 28 days plus eight statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Life insurance at 10 times basic salary
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to 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.
• 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 that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About National Grid Ventures

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Advert Close Date

This advert closes on 11th July at 11:59PM

Interviews will take place 20th - 25th July

We encourage you to submit your application 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.

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