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The 18-month experience consisting of three 6-month placements in varying ESO IT departments. Your first placement will consist of key activities as outlined below (but not limited to), and you will return to this role following two broadening 6-month rotations where your knowledge of IT at ESO will be expanded.
Development of data mappings from source to target solutions for data synch and conversion process flows; development of the Enterprise Data Catalog and perform analysis to improve understanding of upcoming changes to target systems; and development of Operational Data Store and Change Data Capture
Help with Data remediations to ensure process is refined to manage data issues through triage and resolution, and with data conversions to migrate data from source to target systems
Participate in model and design of SaaS solutions, including application structure and storage in collaboration with Solution and Technical Architects, and ensure data models are current and compliant with data controls
Work with other architects to ensure that all components work together to meet objectives and performance goals as defined in the requirements. Identify and communicate any cross-area or cross-release issues that may affect other areas of the project
Participate in go-live preparation activities such as QA, dress rehearsals, issue remediation, cutover and go-live aftercare
This role is based at Wokingham with flexible, hybrid working.
About You
You’ll have a minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science.
Being customer focused, driven, ambitious, agile, and passionate about climate change, you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels.
Ideally, you will also have a valid full UK Driving Licence.
What Youll Get
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £30,278 (Bachelors) or £31,379 (Masters)
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
- £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
- 25 days holiday
- £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
- Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
- Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)
- Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, accreditation by the IMechE, IGEM and IET, and volunteering opportunities.
National Grid is committed to the personal development of our staff. Joining us, you’ll be supported as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills through structured training and on the-job experience. You’ll work closely with your line manager to establish and navigate through a Personal Development Plan that is tailored to your needs.
About Us
As Great Britain’s electricity system operator (ESO), we sit at the heart of the electricity system, using our outstanding engineering and commercial expertise to balance electricity supply and demand. Ultimately, we keep the electricity flowing directly to where it’s needed, second by second.
Becoming the Energy Future System Operator
As you may have seen the Government and Ofgem have asked the ESO to take on new roles and responsibilities to help deliver net-zero.
Becoming the Energy Future System Operator is a critical step to help deliver a reliable and clean energy transition for all. The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new Future System Operator, taking on additional roles with a whole energy system mindset to drive progress towards net zero while maintaining energy security and minimising costs for consumers.
The new organisation will be set up as a public corporation with operational independence from government – bringing parties together to support optimised decision making and action. As now, it will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem but funded by consumers through price control agreements. It is anticipated that the new organisation will be up and running by or in 2024.
Our values and principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
Further Information
The closing date for this role is 13th November 2022, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
Assessment centres will be held from 5th December.
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.
