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National Grid

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Information Technology and Digital</b>
</div><div>Business Unit</div>
<div><b>IT and Digital</b>
</div><div>Requisition No.</div>
<div><b>1152</b>
</div><div><div>City</div>
<div><b>Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA</b>
</div></div><div>Date posted</div>
<div><b>29 June 2026</b></div></div></div><p></p><div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Lead System Engineer</b></h1><div><div><div><div><br>
</div><div><p>At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it&rsquo;s so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment to make it happen. As we build momentum in the energy transition for all, we don&rsquo;t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So,<b> join us as a Lead Systems Engineer, and find your superpower.</b></p><br>
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<b>National Grid is hiring a Lead Systems Engineer to join our Technology team. </b>This role can be based at our Warwick, Bristol, or Cardiff offices and operates under a hybrid working model.<br>
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You&rsquo;ll play a key role in leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable systems and platforms that support critical operations across our enterprise.
</p></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About The Role</b></h3>
</div><div><p>Reporting to the Head of Systems Engineering, this is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to take ownership of both technical delivery and team leadership within a dynamic, evolving environment.</p><br>
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In this role, you&rsquo;ll lead and inspire a team of Systems Engineers, driving the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure and services across both cloud and on-premise environments. You&rsquo;ll play a central role in enabling the wider technology and development teams by shaping the tools, platforms, and systems (SaaS and on-prem) that underpin critical business operations.<br>
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Beyond delivery, you&rsquo;ll be a key voice in shaping system architecture and engineering standards, ensuring best practice is embedded throughout. You&rsquo;ll proactively identify and reduce technical debt, helping to continuously improve the quality, performance, and resilience of our systems.
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You&rsquo;ll also be instrumental in driving successful project delivery, ensuring timelines are met, resources are effectively coordinated, and work aligns with broader strategic objectives. As a leader, you&rsquo;ll take pride in developing your team&mdash;mentoring, coaching, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.<br>
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As a subject matter expert, you&rsquo;ll champion Agile ways of working, model best practice, and play a key role in building a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture across the Technology function.
</p></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Do</b></h3>
</div><div><ul><li>Design and deliver scalable, high-performing solutions that not only meet today&rsquo;s needs but support the organisation&rsquo;s long-term strategic goals.</li>
<li>Play a key role in shaping architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are robust, resilient, and built to the highest standards of performance, reliability, and reusability.</li>
<li>Build modern infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), bringing automation and consistency to everything we deploy.</li>
<li>Configure and optimise core services across compute, storage, networking, and identity, ensuring seamless integration across environments.</li>
<li>Champion and embed engineering best practice, setting clear standards and ensuring they are consistently followed across the team.</li>
<li>Proactively identify and reduce technical debt, continuously improving the quality and efficiency of our platforms.</li>
<li>Monitor and enhance large-scale, distributed systems, driving performance, reliability, and cost efficiency at scale.</li>
<li>Lead the development of automation solutions and CI/CD pipelines, streamlining delivery and reducing manual effort.</li>
<li>Ensure security is built in from the ground up, implementing robust controls and compliant solutions across all systems.</li>
<li>Take the lead in resolving critical incidents, driving root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes to prevent recurrence.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with teams across Engineering, QA, IT Operations, and Product to deliver aligned, high-quality solutions.</li>
<li>Own delivery timelines, coordinating resources and driving projects through to successful completion.</li>
<li>Create and maintain clear documentation to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of Systems Engineers, building a high-performing, collaborative, and motivated team culture.</li>
<li>Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing fresh ideas and innovation into the team.</li>
<li>Work closely with third-party partners to ensure solutions are delivered to design, on time, and to the highest quality standards.</li>
<li>Champion Agile ways of working (Scrum/Kanban), fostering a culture of adaptability, transparency, and continuous delivery.</li>
<li>Act as a trusted deputy to the Head of Systems Engineering when required.</li>
<li>Take ownership of your own growth and development, while actively managing risk and contributing to a safe, secure, and high-performing business environment.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About You</b></h3>
</div><div><ul><li>Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing cloud engineering team, bringing out the best in people through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on leadership.</li>
<li>Act as a technical authority in cloud-first environments, shaping solutions and guiding teams through complex cloud engineering challenges with confidence and clarity.</li>
<li>Bring deep, hands-on expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), designing and operating scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native solutions.</li>
<li>Drive best practice in cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation alongside source control (e.g. Git) to enable automated, repeatable deployments.</li>
<li>Champion cloud DevOps principles, with strong experience building and optimising CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery in cloud environments.</li>
<li>Use scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to streamline operations and remove manual effort.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a strong understanding of large-scale, distributed systems, including networking, storage, and compute&mdash;ensuring platforms are resilient, scalable, and efficient.</li>
<li>Take the lead in troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis and delivering effective, long-term solutions.</li>
<li>Embed security into everything you deliver, with knowledge of industry frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, GDPR).</li>
<li>Leverage tools like Splunk, Grafana, or ELK to monitor performance, gain insights, and continuously improve system reliability.</li>
<li>Influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, using excellent communication skills to translate complex ideas into clear outcomes.</li>
<li>Lead architecture and solution design, ensuring systems are future-proof, scalable, and aligned to business goals.</li>
<li>Proactively manage technical debt, driving sustainable, long-term platform health.</li>
<li>Bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, turning insight into action in fast-paced environments.</li>
<li>Offer significant experience in engineering roles, with a proven track record in senior or leadership positions.</li>
<li>Confidently manage complex projects, balancing priorities and delivering results in dynamic, evolving environments.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What You'll Get</b></h3>
</div><div><ul><li>Competitive Salary: circa &pound;70,000 &ndash; &pound;84,000 per annum (based on capability, and experience)</li>
Annual performance incentive: Earn up to 30% of eligible earnings through our performance‑related bonus scheme<br>
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</li></ul><p><b>Additional benefits:</b></p>
<ul><li>28 days&rsquo; holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and swap up to 3 bank holidays to better fit your personal needs.</li>
<li>A generous pension scheme with double matching up to 6% of your salary each month. For every &pound;1 you contribute, we&rsquo;ll contribute &pound;2 &mdash; meaning a 6% personal contribution becomes an 18% total pension contribution.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover of 10x your basic salary, plus employer contributions towards the cost of your Private Medical Insurance.</li>
<li>Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>This role is offered on a full time basis.</li>
<li>This role can be based at our Warwick, Bristol, or Cardiff offices and operates under a hybrid working model.</li>
This role closes on 26th June however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.<br>
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<b>** Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. **</b>
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<p>#LI-HYBRID</p><br>
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<b>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</b>
</p><p>National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Lead System Engineer

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Communications and Corporate Affairs</b>
</div><div>Business Unit</div>
<div><b>Electricity Transmission</b>
</div><div>Requisition No.</div>
<div><b>9172</b>
</div><div><div>City</div>
<div><b>Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA</b>
</div></div><div>Date posted</div>
<div><b>26 June 2026</b></div></div></div><p></p><div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Outreach Programme Coordinator</b></h1><div><div><div><div><br>
</div><div><p>At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it&rsquo;s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don&rsquo;t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Outreach Programme Coordinator and find your superpower.</p>
<p><b>National Grid is hiring a Outreach Programme Coordinator - Based in Warwick National Grid House - Hybrid working.</b></p>
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Purpose</b></h3>
</div><div><p>As our Outreach Programme Coordinator, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of impactful school outreach and employee volunteering programmes that inspire the next generation and support STEM skills development.</p>
<p>Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will build strong relationships with schools, colleges, education partners and internal stakeholders, ensuring our outreach activities deliver meaningful educational and social value. You will use data, feedback and insight to continuously improve our programmes, broaden participation and maximise impact for young people, schools and communities.</p>
</div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do</b></h3>
</div><div><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end coordination and delivery of school outreach programmes, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience for all participants.</li>
<li>Develop and manage outreach plans, schedules and programme pipelines aligned to organisational priorities.</li>
<li>Coordinate multiple activities and stakeholders simultaneously, adapting plans to meet changing business and operational needs.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges, STEM organisations and education networks.</li>
<li>Act as a trusted point of contact for education partners, responding to their needs and coordinating solutions across internal teams.</li>
<li>Design and deliver engaging STEM volunteering opportunities for employees that provide meaningful support to schools and young people.</li>
<li>Recruit, support and engage volunteers, providing training, guidance and resources to enable successful delivery.</li>
<li>Monitor programme activity, maintain accurate records and evaluate impact through data analysis, reporting and stakeholder feedback.</li>
<li>Produce clear reports and insights to demonstrate outcomes, social value and opportunities for continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues across the business to embed outreach activity within wider organisational initiatives and ensure effective governance and communications.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to increase programme reach, inclusion and effectiveness, implementing improvements and sharing best practice.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About you</b></h3>
</div><div><p>You'll be passionate about creating opportunities for young people and engaging colleagues in activities that make a genuine difference in local communities.</p>
<p>You'll also bring:</p>
<ul><li>Experience coordinating education, STEM, community outreach or volunteering programmes involving multiple stakeholders and activities.</li>
<li>Experience supporting or managing employee volunteering initiatives, including volunteer engagement, briefing and coordination.</li>
<li>Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with schools, education partners and senior internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, solve problems and manage competing demands effectively.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and experience using data and insights to evaluate programmes and demonstrate impact.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage and build credibility with a wide range of audiences.</li>
<li>A proactive and adaptable approach, with the confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of programmes.</li>
<li>A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring programmes are accessible and impactful for all participants.</li>
</ul><p><b>You'll ideally have:</b></p>
<ul><li>Experience working directly with schools, colleges or education providers.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive educational practice.</li>
<li>Experience supporting social impact, CSR or community engagement initiatives.</li>
<li>Project management training or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in Education, Community Engagement, Social Sciences, Sustainability/CSR, Business or a STEM-related discipline.
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent) or able to demonstrate relevant experience.</li>
<li>Safeguarding awareness training, or willingness to complete this within the first three months of employment.</li>
</ul></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll get</b></h3>
</div><div><p>A competitive salary between &pound;40,000 - &pound;50,000 &ndash; dependent on capability.</p>
<p>As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.</p></div></div><div><div><br>
</div><div><p>The closing date for this vacancy is <b>10th July (likely to be earlier if applications are high)</b>. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid&rsquo;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.</p>
<p><b>DE &amp; I statement:</b></p>
<p>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, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.</p>
<p>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 &amp; perspectives, and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that 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.</p>
<p>#LI-AZ1 #LI-HYBRID</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Outreach Programme Coordinator

<div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Analyst, Absence Management</b></h1><div><div>
Team</div><div><b>
Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience</b></div><div>
Business Unit</div><div><b>
New York Jurisdiction</b></div><div>
Requisition No.</div><div><b>
7573</b></div><div><div>
City</div><div><b>
Syracuse, US, 13202</b></div></div><div>
Date posted</div><div><b>
13 April 2026</b></div></div></div><p></p><div>
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Analyst, Absence Management</b></h1><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
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National Grid is hiring an Absence Management Analyst for our Absence &amp; Disability department, based in Upstate NY, preferaby in Syracuse, NY. This is a Hybrid role with time spent in the office as needed.
</i></b></div><div></div><div>This position supports our commitment to employee wellbeing and operational excellence by ensuring effective management of employee absences and workers&rsquo; compensation cases.</div><div>
</div><div>Every day, we deliver safe and reliable energy to homes, communities, and businesses. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to supporting their health, safety, and ability to contribute to our mission. As we continue to evolve, we need team members who are proactive, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.</div></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Purpose</b></h3></div><div><p>
The Absence Management Analyst, reporting to the Manager of Absence &amp; Disablilty, provides expert support and guidance on all employee absence-related matters. This role manages daily case consultations with third-party administrators, including assessing return-to-work eligibility. The analyst monitors and analyses absences using data analytics to determine whether absence days are protected under applicable laws. Additionally, the role supports the development and enhancement of reporting tools, including building out Power BI dashboards, to improve absence management insights and compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws such as FMLA and New York State Paid Leave programs.
</p></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Accountabilities</b></h3></div><div><ul><li>
Carry out daily case management consultations with Absence Management Third Party Administrators concerning employee absence and return to work issues</li><li>
Conduct monthly absence review meetings with business and Labor Relations to identify absence trends and develop return to work strategies</li><li>
Analyse claim information to support the department's decision-making process</li><li>
Monitor and distribute absence management reports so that stakeholders are fully informed on employee absence</li><li>
Maintain monitor and review workers compensation claims to ensure accurate reporting and avoid overpayment of claims</li><li>
Develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to share best practices and provide technical advice</li><li>
Manage the day-to-day relationship with the workers compensation Third Party Administrator including interpretation and application of established contractual agreements and state laws</li><li>
Monitor leave usage to prevent overuse, underuse, or policy violations</li><li>
Manage the return-to-work process to ensure seamless process for supervisors, employees and the medical team</li><li>
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws (e.g., FMLA, NY State Paid Leave programs)</li><li>
Communicate clearly and professionally about complex or sensitive absence issues</li><li>
Support managers with attendance concerns and policy application</li><li>
Ability to make timely and effective decisions</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h3></div><div><p><b>
Required:</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum of 3 years of experience in one or more of the following related fields: absence management, workers&rsquo; compensation administration, employee health and wellbeing, human resources with a focus on leave and absence management, occupational health, disability case management, or labor relations related to absence and return-to-work processes.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>
Effective relationship/stakeholder management skills</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
Salary</b></p><p><b>
$78,000 - $91,000 a year</b></p><p>
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.</p><p>
This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.</p><p>
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.</p><p>
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.</p><p>
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Analyst, Absence Management

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