Digital & Insights Analyst

Business Unit:  Electricity Transmission
Requisition Number:  7821

About the role

 

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) plays a critical role in powering the UK, operating a vital network that must remain safe, reliable and continually evolving. As a Digital and Insights Analyst, you’ll join the Network Operations and Intelligence (NOI) function, supporting the effective planning and operation of the electricity transmission network.

 

You’ll ensure Outage Planning teams and external stakeholders have access to accurate, timely and high-quality insights and reporting. This includes coordinating performance reporting across planning timescales, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting interfaces with other business units. A key focus of the role is driving continuous improvement, particularly through data quality, automation and digital innovation to support Net Zero ambitions.

 

Key responsibilities

 

  • Provide insight and reporting to support planning teams and key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and maintain consistent performance reporting across short- and long-term timescales.
  • Identify and highlight risks, opportunities and performance issues using KPIs.
  • Develop and maintain high data quality across planning systems and tools.
  • Innovate through automation, AI and improved data management to streamline processes.
  • Produce external reporting for Ofgem, and DESNZ where required.
  • Support maintenance planning analysis and performance tracking.
  • Collaborate with planning, connections and commissioning teams using consistent data.
  • Support and coach junior team members in day-to-day activities.

 

This role is based in our Warwick office for at least one day per week, with hybrid working available.

 

 

What you'll need

 

  • Strong skills in Power BI and Python; experience with SQL and Power Automate is desirable.
  • Ability to analyse core system data and deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights.
  • Experience in performance data trending and analysis, with the ability to influence stakeholders through evidence‑based insights.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks, business performance and reporting obligations.
  • Working knowledge of planning processes, asset/work management systems and prioritisation frameworks (Cost/Risk/Performance).
  • Subject matter expertise in the Maintenance Compliance Framework and its application (desirable).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Flexible, adaptable and an effective communicator, able to respond positively to change.

 

 

What's in it for you?

 

A competitive salary of £54,000 – £65,000 per annum

  • Annual Performance Based Bonus
  • 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days 
  • The option to buy additional or sell holiday days 
  • Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
  • Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
  • Access to several 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.
  • 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 numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

 

 

More Information

 

This role closes at midnight on 5th May 2026, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

 

 

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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.