OHL Performance Improvement Analyst

We are looking for OHL Performance Improvement Analyst to join our Overhead Lines - Strategic Planning!

You will support the OHL performance and improvement programme across end-to-end processes, leading targeted performance improvement activities that address key issues within Asset Operations. The OHL Performance Improvement Analyst will apply creative problem-solving techniques and conduct root cause analysis to embed sustainable change, enhance organisational efficiency, and inform decision-making through effective use of data analysis.

We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Demonstrates and role models new ways of working and mindsets
• Uses project management tools and methods to deliver on time, cost and to quality. 
• Lead process improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Plan, design, and deliver improvement activities to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Supports the coordination and facilitation of workshops, bringing the right expertise together to enable successful outcomes. 
• Builds strong relationships with ET colleagues, living the National Grid values: Do the right thing, Find a better way; and make it happen. 
• Support the development and implementation of performance measures for Overhead Lines Asset Operations.
• Contribute to the strategic performance improvement roadmap, including priorities, benefits, and delivery plans.

What You'll Have

• Demonstrable stakeholder management experience, including collaborating across departments to implement change.
• HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline.  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in performance improvement and/or change management. Qualifications from: PRINCE2, MSP, APM, PMI, CIPD, Six Sigma or equivalent, previous experience using process mapping software.
• Experience working with data, performance measures, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to illicit and articulate business needs to be agreed and approved. 
• Familiar with six sigma practices. 
• Experience in project management and delivery, familiar with agile delivery concepts. 
• Excellent MS office skills. 
• Confident and a can-do attitude, with a willingness to help all members of the team and leading knowledge sharing sessions.  
• Highly organised, proactive, able to prioritise workload, working efficiently under tight deadlines and pressure 
• Can demonstrate practical problem solving, good communications skills with experience working with multiple stakeholders. 
• Demonstrates the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, shows self-drive and the commitment to deliver high-quality work.  
• Detail oriented and produces high-quality output and thinking.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Salary of £51,664 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%.
• Job Requirement Car.
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year).
• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 16 July 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 27 July 26 onwards. 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.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

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.

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