Optel Planning Assistant
About us
At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’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’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.
We are recruiting for an Optel Planning Assistant.
Job Purpose
We’re looking for a passionate Optel Planning Assistant to join our Optel & Metering Planning team. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of Optel & Metering programmes of work, including ET investment delivery and emergency, first and second line response.
You’ll be responsible for resourcing and scheduling both Operational and Capital plans within current‑year timescales, while providing essential administrative support across Planning and the wider Operational teams. You’ll also compile performance information using KPIs and contribute to regulatory reporting that supports team objectives.
What you'll do
- Maintain regular and effective communication between planning, operational and project teams
- Provide insight on current and future workloads to support prioritisation discussions
- Assist in developing a challenging but deliverable work plan and implement changes as required
- Identify and discuss pinch points, constraints and risks that could impact delivery
- Ensure work development aligns with agreed deliverable timescales
- Carry out administrative tasks, including managing SharePoint sites, scheduling meetings, and supporting Planning Officers and the Operations Manager
About you
- GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
- Comfortable working cross‑functionally with a range of stakeholders
- Flexible yet assertive, with the confidence to suggest and implement new ideas
- Strong experience using Microsoft Office
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage applications, data and documentation effectively
- Planning or project delivery experience is desirable, but not essential
- Good understanding of National Grid operational policies, procedures and processes
- Strong communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get
A competitive salary up to £43,000– dependent on capability
Company Car
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.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is 30th April. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’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.
DE & I statement:
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.
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 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.
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