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National Grid

Head of Data and AI

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National Grid
A global utility company focused on energy infrastructure and distribution.
Lead data and AI strategy, governance, and innovation for National Grid's IT & Digital.
8d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
23,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Design
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Distribution
Hydrogen Transmission
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
data governance
machine learning
data engineering
data modeling
data analytics
stakeholder management
  • Data Management: Set the strategic direction for data governance and stewardship, ensuring secure, ethical, and value-driven use of data assets.
  • Data Science: Champion the strategic use of data science to drive innovation and support data-informed decision-making.
  • Machine Learning: Develop the roadmap for responsible machine learning adoption, aligning with organisational objectives.
  • Data Engineering: Provide oversight for the design and governance of scalable, secure data pipelines and real-time processing capabilities.
  • Strategic Planning: Lead the enterprise-wide data and AI strategy, aligning with organisational priorities and decentralised delivery models.
  • Data Modelling and Design: Oversee data modelling and design, ensuring consistency and scalability across all domains.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to data legislation by embedding governance and accountability into data practices.
  • Information Assurance: Manage risks related to data use, storage, and transmission, ensuring robust information security.
  • Data Analytics: Drive data-driven decision-making by enabling accessible analytics capabilities and promoting insight-led performance.
  • Stakeholder Management: Lead the development of engagement strategies for Data Enablement, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Governance: Define and operate governance frameworks that support decision-making, risk management, and compliance.
What you bring
data mesh
data leadership
governance
executive engagement
technical communication
matrix experience
  • With a keen eye on current and emerging technology trends, you leverage best practices to propel innovation.
  • You possess the ability to translate intricate technical concepts into clear business language, ensuring strategies are understood and embraced by all stakeholders.
  • Your experience in a heavily matrixed organisation equips you with the skills to deliver results while managing diverse teams.
  • Your familiarity with the Data Mesh operating model enables you to navigate complex data environments with ease.
  • You excel at engaging with C-suite executives and board members, building strong relationships that foster collaboration across all levels of the organisation.
  • You have extensive experience in senior Data and AI leadership roles, driving strategic initiatives and inspiring teams.
  • You have a solid understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and controls in Data and AI, positioning you as a trusted leader in ensuring ethical and responsible data practices.
Benefits
  • Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare
  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
  • Bonus: 20% On Target with a max award of 40%
  • 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
  • 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
  • Full Electric Company Car
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1990 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
15,000 km
High-Voltage Network
Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.
  • Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.
  • Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution.
  • Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects.
  • Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions.
  • Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact.
  • Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US.
  • Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • Stand up for safety every day
  • Put our customers first
  • Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
  • Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
  • Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
  • Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
  • Work with others to find solutions for customers
  • Commit to learning and new ideas
  • Take personal ownership for delivering results
  • Be bold and act with passion and purpose
  • Focus on progress over perfection
  • Follow the problem through to the end
Environment + Sustainability
£51B Investment
Green Infrastructure Commitment
The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutral Goal
Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.
60% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.
99.4% Diversion
Construction Waste Management
99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.
  • 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
  • 100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
  • 50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
  • 20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
  • 50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
  • Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
  • 17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
  • Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
  • 100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
  • 7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
  • 100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
  • Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
  • Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
  • ISO 14001 integrated management system certification
Inclusion & Diversity
Ranked #1 UK
Gender Equality Ranking
Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.
84% Score
Workforce Disclosure Initiative
Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.
#1 in Times Top 50
Gender Equality Employer Ranking
Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.
Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index
Index Inclusion
Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.
  • Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
  • Embed inclusion into everything we do
  • Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
  • Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
  • Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues
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