Corporate Affairs Assistant, ED

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National Grid
A global utility company focused on energy infrastructure and distribution.
Provide admin support to Affairs director and team, handling meetings, invoices and events.
10 days ago ago
ÂŁ40,706 - ÂŁ40,706
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Castle Donington, 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
briefings
invoice processing
diary management
event coordination
committee support
report distribution
  • Support with the preparation and dissemination of briefing materials for the executive team, making sure all members are briefed in a timely manner on key topics.
  • Responsible for the processing of invoices and contract paperwork, making sure appropriate approvals are in place and suppliers are paid on time and accurately.
  • Help with the management and coordination of the Director of Corporate Affairs’ diary, logistics and internal and external commitments.
  • Support with the set up and management of external events for the business, including parliamentary meetings, stakeholder roadshows, community outreach events and stakeholder site visits.
  • Assist with the coordination of meetings and events, ensuring regular opportunities for tactical and strategic leadership meetings, colleague development, safety, and EDI initiatives across the department.
  • Provide administrative support to the Policy, Regulation and Reputation Committee, ensuring agendas and papers are issued in advance and all actions are captured, assigned and disseminated after the meetings.
  • Support the Director of Corporate Affairs and the wider EDCA leadership team with the administration of the Corporate Affairs department, including logistics, payments, third-party contracts and agreements.
  • Provide support to the preparation and distribution of weekly reports and monthly performance scorecard for the Corporate Affairs department.
What you bring
organisational
reporting
customer focus
communication
stakeholder management
project management
  • Great organisational skills and attention to detail are important and an ability to learn and use new reporting, administrative and finance systems quickly and effectively.
  • You must have a passion for customer excellence and be comfortable working as part of a small and busy team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is an ability to manage a range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Good project management skills are essential, with the ability to manage multiple strands of work at once.
Benefits
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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
ÂŁ51B Investment
Green Infrastructure Commitment
The company has committed to investing ÂŁ51 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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