Commercial Assistant - Warwick, United Kingdom - National Grid

National Grid

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Warwick, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Commercial Assistant:

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA
Division: Portfolio Optimisation
Job Type:
Requisition Number: Department: Electricity Transmission
Non-Operations
Job Function: Procurement and Contract Management
About The Role:

Title:
Commercial Assistant

Location:
Warwick (Hybrid)

The plan to power our nation sustainably. We at National Grid are responsible for delivering energy to millions of homes and businesses in the UK. Every time you plug in your phone or flick a light switch, we've played a part.
We're shaping a low carbon futureand your legacy starts here.

We are seeking a talented Commercial Assistant who will proactively support the production and management of the network optimisation and build of the plan, across all our Substation and Overhead Line (OHL) works.

The role will also proactively coordinate the production and control of construction scheme work order and project data to allow Electricity Transmission Operations staff to accurately record costs and provide accurate data to support our regulatory outputs.

Our Commercial Assistants are required to understand the planning process, commercial and regulatory frameworks, and work management systems to provide a strong level of support and assurance on the management of data and documents.

As part of our Hybrid working model, you will work from home and our HQ in Warwick.

About You:

Detailed experience and understanding of planning systems and delivering outputs to tight timescales whilst maintaining accuracy
Asset Data experience
Experience in working with core planning processes and methods
Familiarity with MS Excel, MS Access and Portfolio Planning systems
Skilled in data trending and analysis of performance
Ideally an understanding of technical aspects of National Grid Electricity Transmission network assets, and its associated planning systems and processes

What You'll Get:

A salary of £33,620 £39,552 dependant on capability
Annual Performance Based Bonus
25 days annual leave plus eight statutory days, with the option to buy additional or sell holiday days
Generous contributory pension scheme we will doublematch your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
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 several 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 backup 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 a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing

We have a reputation for promoting a healthy work/life balance.

If you want to see more of your children, help care for relatives, or simply get to walk your dog in the evening, our flexible, hybrid working arrangements will support you.

More Information:

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it's essential that it's continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers.

At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:
The closing date for this vacancy is 27th April 2023.

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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.