Admin Assistant - 12m FTC

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At National Grid, we don’t just keep the lights on — we power possibilities. We’re looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to support our Central Substation teams, working closely with the Head of Substations and colleagues across Planning, Projects, Compliance & Safety. This role is a 12 months fixed term contract covering maternity.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, coordinating travel and accommodation, managing the team SharePoint site, databases and spreadsheets with Excel, preparing clear and engaging presentations in PowerPoint, and using Power BI to turn data into meaningful insights. You’ll organise meetings, from agendas to minutes, and follow up on actions, ensuring everything runs smoothly this including meeting and greeting visitors and handle daily deliveries.

In addition you’ll lead on a zonal initiative or working group to support i.e. Health and Wellbeing. Produce and distribute internal and external reports and business/development plans, and hold a company purchasing card for zonal expenditure, reviewing zonal use. While based at Berkswell Substation, you’ll occasionally travel to sites across the West and East Midlands. Hybrid working a mix of site , home and office.

Requirements:

We’re after an Administrator who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys helping a team succeed. If you are:

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and ideally experienced with Power BI.

• A confident communicator — both written and verbal — with a friendly, professional approach.
• A quick learner, exceptionally organised, with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities.
• Able to work flexibly and meet deadlines without losing your sense of humour.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.

Pay and Benefits

• £33,323 to £35283 pa + paid overtime + Contribution Pension Max total up to 18%.
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days, paid travel expenses.
• For more company benefits click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers

At National Grid, we value different perspectives and believe that great work happens when people feel respected, supported, and empowered. You’ll have opportunities to develop, and a collaborative environment where you can thrive. If you’re ready to use your organisational skills to help keep the country moving, we’d love to hear from you.

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