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Workforce Co-ordinator

Avangrid

The Role

Overview

Coordinate workforce development events and talent pipelines across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • calendar management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • material management
  • benchmarking
  • content creation
  • reporting

Tasks

-Creating and maintaining an events calendar for outreach and recruitment activities in schools, colleges, universities, and other relevant organisations. -Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, managers, educational institutions, training providers, and the Armed Forces. -Raising internal awareness of Workforce Development programmes, initiatives, and strategy. -Managing the ordering, creation, and updating of digital and physical materials for promotional events. -Benchmarking with Distribution Network Operators and Contractors to share ideas and best practice. -Co-ordinating and attending community and STEM events throughout Scotland, England, and Wales in partnership with others. -Liaising with business functions to organise and plan annual events and awards. -Leading projects and initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support the annual recruitment strategy. -Promoting trainee opportunities at industry events, awards, and across social media platforms, including content creation (e.g. testimonials, achievements, blogs, newsletters). -Reporting on events and attendance to meet regulatory reporting requirements.

Requirements

  • communication
  • event planning
  • stakeholder engagement
  • project management
  • driving licence
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence at various levels. -Capability to meet challenging performance metrics and manage conflicting goals. -Business acumen and analytical skills to support effective problem-solving. -Proficiency in developing, documenting, and communicating event plans. -Evidence of proactive networking and engagement with external organisations and events. -Strong communication and coordination skills. -A full UK driving licence. -High levels of self-motivation and enthusiasm. -Experience in stakeholder engagement and proactive networking. -Effective presentation and organisational abilities. -Experience in working with, developing, and where appropriate, coaching and mentoring others. -Flexibility to attend events across the UK throughout the year (e.g. London, Birmingham, and other locations). -Strong multitasking and prioritisation abilities. -Strong organisational, project management, and planning skills. -Relevant experience in event planning and delivery. -Ability to produce engaging and clear communications across multiple channels.

Benefits

-Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans -Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments -Life Assurance (4x salary) -Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave -Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes -Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving -Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more -36 days annual leave -Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme -Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support

The Company

About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Smart Grids

Grid Infrastructure

Power Generation

Natural Gas Utilities

Electric Vehicles

Charging Infrastructure

Energy Storage

Clean Heat

Building Electrification

Integrated System Planning

Distribution Grid Operations

Digital Customer Experience

Sustainable Industrialization

Hydrogen Energy

Smart Meter Deployment

Grid Automation

Visa Sponsorship

-company will support necessary immigration requirements for non‑citizen applicants.