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During the 18-month Graduate Development Programme, you’ll get to work on new and exciting products, use up-to-date tech stack and actively contribute to the success of the team by innovating, participating in technical discussions, and contributing to the development of products that will transform the organisation.
Depending on the specific role, you may be involved in several the following activities:
- Deliver new applications or frameworks in the form of novel software and hardware solutions to inform the future strategic direction of the business.
- Leverage and deploy existing software and hardware as part of existing IT assets to refine technical solution methodology.
- Support the development of investment papers and technical solution proposals to meet business requirements.
- Aid the assurance of design deliverables to ensure workable solutions are relayed to service delivery functions through implementing rigorous quality-check processes.
- Assist in the development of systems and applications through writing structured code for optimal technical delivery.
- Document progress updates and development timeline to streamline delivery approach of technical and business solutions.
- Ensure that solutions provided conform to the National Grid strategic vision, goals, and roadmaps when appropriate.
About you
If you have a keen interest in new technology and software development, this role will appeal to you!
With your technical aptitude, proactiveness and team player skills, you’ll engage with and influence stakeholders, colleagues, partner organisations, and project sponsors in the wider business.
You’ll have a minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, or User Design/Front End Technologies.
You’ll also have experience in using Excel and PowerPoint, have good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships at all levels.
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 with regular feedback 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
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
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.
The role may work across the portfolios servicing all UK NG business entities. The role will be flexible / home working however either based in Warwick or Wokingham, there will be some travel cover multiple locations to engage with IS delivery teams based on workshops or demand (to be agreed with the Programme manager).
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.
