2026 Graduate Performance and Workforce Analyst, IT & Digital

NATIONAL GRID LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a passionate graduate for their Performance & Workforce Strategy team. You will support initiatives ranging from performance reporting to strategic workforce planning. This position offers a tailored 18-month development program with hands-on experience and exposure to various projects across the company. Ideal for candidates looking to make a significant impact and grow within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Tailored development pathway

121 coaching and mentorship

Hands-on experience through placements

Qualifications

• Recent graduate passionate about performance and engagement.
• Organisational change management experience is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support performance reporting and maintain dashboards.
• Plan team meetings, offsites, and employee events.
• Assist with strategic workforce planning and change management.
• Track project progress and report on budgets.

Skills

Performance Reporting

Organisational Change

Project Management

Engagement & Communications

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

SharePoint

AGILE

Scrum

Job description

About us

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.

About The Role

Are you passionate about people, performance, and driving meaningful change? Join our Performance & Workforce Strategy team as a Graduate, where you’ll help shape how we engage employees, manage organisational change, and deliver strategic workforce planning across National Grid’s IT & Digital (IT&D) function.

As part of our fast-paced Strategy & Transformation Office, you’ll support the development of our strategic agenda — from performance reporting and employee engagement to organisational change and workforce strategy. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners, gaining exposure to high-impact projects that influence how we operate and grow.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Performance Reporting: Supporting executive-level reporting, maintaining dashboards, and aligning with Finance and Transformation teams to track key metrics.
• Engagement & Communications: Helping plan team meetings, DEI sessions, offsites, and employee events, while maintaining SharePoint sites and onboarding materials.
• Organisational Change & Workforce Strategy: Assisting with change management frameworks, strategic workforce planning, and partnering with HR to forecast talent needs.
• Project & Budget Support: Working with the Head of Performance & Workforce Strategy to track and report on budgets and project progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, curious, and organised graduate who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a real impact on how we support and develop our people.

Our Graduate Programme

As you\'ll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you\'ll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You\'ll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We\'re committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you\'ll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to our IT & Digital pathway you\’ll develop your IT technical skills including AGILE and Scrum. You\’ll also gain important insights in engineering and electricity to help broaden your understanding of our business and industry.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you\’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your superpowered career.