Graduate Data Specialist, IT & Digital, Warwick

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Holiday buy/sell

Sharesave plan

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200 per

Relocation support

Mentoring and coaching

Permanent role on completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering a graduate DATA Specialist role in Warwick within its IT & Digital function. You will gain hands-on experience across data, AI and digital disciplines, supporting data-driven decisions and the operation of the electricity network.

The programme blends project work, training and mentoring across rotations, with access to agile practices and cloud-based data solutions. You will learn to design and build data pipelines, dashboards and reporting tools, while developing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Maths, CS, Engineering, Physics, Geography, Economics or Environmental Science.
• Interested in data, AI and digital technologies with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to improve quality, accessibility and value.
• Explore how data and AI support the energy transition.
• Help design, build and improve data solutions, including cloud-based platforms, data pipelines and reporting tools.
• Create insights, dashboards and visualisations to support informed decisions.
• Support data governance, security and compliance.
• Trial and promote AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, ensuring safe adoption.
• Collaborate across the business to develop technical, analytical and project delivery skills.

Skills

Data analytics

AI interest

Coding

Data visualization

Education

2:2 in Maths, CS, Engineering, Physics, Geography, Economics or Environmental Science

Job description

About the Position

Our IT & Digital function is using new and disruptive technologies to help improve how we do our job - through cloud computing, artificial intelligence or machine learning to name just a few. From IT support to data, security to new technologies, we partner with the business to achieve our overall vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future.

Within IT&D, the Electricity Transmission Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) Team provide IT&D strategic leadership for the Electricity Transmission Business, align IT&D strategies with business priorities, manage costs and service quality. Among the best practices that CIDO teams share and drive together are a 360-degree view of IT that includes IT and Digital needs, strategic roadmap planning, deployment of new capabilities, application rationalisation and simplification, service delivery and consumption management, and adoption of agile ways of working.

As a Graduate Data Specialist, you'll join either our Data & AI team or our Digital Product team and gain hands‑on experience across a variety of projects and business areas. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how data and AI help us understand and maintain our assets, connect more clean energy to the grid, and make smarter, faster decisions across the business. Through a combination of meaningful project work, structured training and ongoing support, you'll develop a strong understanding of how data, AI and digital products support a critical national infrastructure organisation. By the end of the programme, you'll have built valuable technical and commercial knowledge and gained a clearer idea of where you'd like to specialise.

What You'll Do

You’ll gain experience across a range of data, AI and digital disciplines, helping us use data to support the operation and development of the electricity network.

• Analyse data from across the business to help improve its quality, accessibility and value.
• Explore how data and AI can support the energy transition, from connecting renewable energy to managing critical infrastructure assets.
• Help design, build and improve data solutions, including cloud‑based platforms, data pipelines and reporting tools.
• Create insights, dashboards and visualisations that help colleagues make informed business decisions.
• Support the responsible management of data by helping to improve data quality, governance, security and compliance.
• Trial and promote AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, helping colleagues adopt them safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues from across the business while developing your technical, analytical and project delivery skills through real‑world projects.

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Maths, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Geography, Economics, Environmental Science or closely related degree discipline. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification.

We're looking for graduates who are interested in data, AI and digital technologies, and keen to develop their skills through hands‑on experience. You'll be interested in:

• how data, analytics and AI can help organisations solve problems, improve performance and make better‑informed decisions.
• the energy sector, infrastructure or climate action, and the role data and AI can play in supporting the transition to a net zero future.
• developing technical skills in areas such as data analysis, data management, coding, data visualisation or AI technologies

You’ll also need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as required.

Location

This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible. You'll be expected to attend your contractual office location at least three days per week.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,472 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long‑term career with National Grid.

• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Access to flexible benefits, including cycle‑to‑work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
• The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• You’ll develop well‑rounded skills through practical experience.
• A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
• A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
• An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
• Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
• Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
• A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.

About the 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 1:1 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 career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.

We know the future of energy won’t be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what’s possible tomorrow. That’s why we’re investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands‑on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

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.

Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we’re not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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