Early Careers Coordinator

National Grid plc; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking an organised, empathetic coordinator to support Apprentices, Graduates and Construction Development Programme trainees across Asset Operations at our site in Eakring, Nottinghamshire. The role focuses on keeping delivery on track and ensuring accurate data and monthly insights.

You will build relationships, coordinate recruitment, onboarding, reviews, training and events, and transform data into clear reports using Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience in programme coordination, data and reporting, HR, learning and development, or related field.
• Strong Excel and SharePoint skills, plus Power BI or a similar reporting tool.
• Experience coordinating programmes and confidently managing data, trackers and reports.
• Natural ability to connect with people with empathy and professionalism.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with ownership and prioritisation.
• Travel to Eakring, Nottinghamshire NG22 0DA (approximately 45 minutes).

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with trainees, offering empathetic, discreet support and escalating sensitive issues appropriately.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, reviews, training and events to keep the programme moving.
• Own accurate, audit-ready programme data, trackers and version control; tackle data-quality issues.
• Turn data into clear monthly reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI; keep SharePoint content current.
• Stay ahead of deadlines, actions and risks, and deputise for AO Apprentice Line Manager when needed.

Skills

Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Data coordination

Empathy

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Shape brilliant early careers experiences through people, programmes and data.

Do you love helping people succeed and bringing order to complex programmes? We’re looking for an empathetic, organised problem-solver to create a great experience for Apprentices, Graduates and Construction Development Programme trainees across Asset Operations.

You’ll be at the centre of programme activity—connecting people, keeping delivery on track and owning the accurate, well-controlled data and monthly insight that drive confident decisions. This role is based in our site at Eakring, Nottinghamshire (NG22 0DA). Minimum 2 days in-office, 5 days during inductions or assessments.

What you’ll do

• Build trusted relationships with trainees, offering empathetic, discreet support and escalating sensitive issues appropriately.
• Keep the programme moving by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, reviews, training and events.
• Take ownership of accurate, audit-ready programme data, trackers and version control, tackling data-quality issues head-on.
• Turn data into clear monthly reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI, while keeping SharePoint content current.
• Stay ahead of deadlines, actions and risks, solve problems and deputise for the AO Apprentice Line Manager when needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Expereince

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience in programme coordination, data and reporting, HR, learning and development, or a related field.
• Strong Excel and SharePoint skills, plus experience with Power BI or a similar reporting tool.
• Experience coordinating programmes and confidently managing data, trackers and reports.
• A natural ability to connect with people, paired with empathy and professionalism.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset—you take ownership and know how to prioritise.
• You will live with 45 minutes travel to Eakring, Nottinghamshire NG22 0DA.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in early careers, recruitment, onboarding or talent development.
• Exposure to governance, compliance or audit activity in an operational environment.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting Salary – £42,579 pa + Bonus
• 37 Hours - Monday to Friday, 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• Contributory pension scheme – Employee up to 6% Company up to 12% Max overall 18%.

Visa and relocation is not available fo rthis position.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.