An opportunity is available for a Team Administration Assistant working within our Commercial Enablement Team based in Exeter.
Reporting to the Commercial Enablement Manager, you’ll provide administrative assistance and project support to the Commercial team.
We offer a hybrid and flexible working approach, a mix of working in the office and home working. Our standard working week is 37 hours, though we can also offer some flexibility in terms of hours / times if required.
About UsWe’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Main Responsibilities• Support the updating and monitoring of supply chain plans for centrally managed works.
• Interaction with contractors and supply chain partners to support resolution of issues.
• Develop and issue of Work Instructions for centrally managed works.
• Support the maintenance and monitoring of project finances and budgets for centrally managed works.
• Support the maintenance of commercial process and policy documentation.
• Assist team in dealings with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Resolve customer complaints, wherever possible directly.
• Support and assist team members in other Commercial Team sections as needed.
• Support the processing of invoices on E5 for approval and payment associated particularly with fees from external suppliers and agents and contract staff working for the team.
• Administrative support to team including travel, accommodation and other arrangements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in performance and implement or recommend change.
The Ideal Candidate• Experience of providing administration services ideally within a commercial environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate, engage and build strong working relationships with colleagues/stakeholders.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workload efficiently under tight deadlines
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills
• Proficient IT skills particularly with Microsoft Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and receptive to learning other software systems.
• Ability to work accurately with a good attention to detail
• Proactive with a positive attitude and passion for identifying continuous improvements
• Willingness to assist team members as well as ability to use own initiative
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About The CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
Annual Share Save plan
Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
Free on-site parking at all our main sites
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
