Human Resources Graduate, People, Warwick

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Job summary

National Grid is inviting graduates to join its 18‑month Human Resources Graduate programme in Warwick. You will undertake three six‑month placements, gain hands‑on HR experience, and work on projects across talent, reward, employee relations, DEI and organisational development.

You will complete a Level 7 CIPD qualification while developing commercial awareness, leadership and stakeholder engagement. A hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home is offered, with some travel across

Qualifications

• Final-year student or graduate within 3 years with a degree in Business, HR or related Social Science/Humanities.
• Minimum 2:2 degree classification.
• Genuine interest in building a career in Human Resources and contributing to the energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Complete a Level 7 CIPD qualification while on programme.
• Three six-month placements across HR disciplines.
• Provide high-quality People support and advice to colleagues.
• Support projects across talent, reward, ER, DEI and OD.
• Use data and feedback to drive decisions and outcomes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across National Grid.

Skills

CIPD Level 7

HR generalist

Stakeholder management

Education

Business/HR degree

Job description

Human Resources Graduate, People, Warwick

About the Position

The National Grid Human Resources Graduate programme is an 18 month programme designed to build broad, practical capability across National Grid's People function through three six-month placements. Throughout the programme, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a range of generalist and specialist HR disciplines, developing a strong understanding of how People teams support business performance and organisational success.

You'll play a role in helping National Grid attract, develop and retain the talent, skills and capabilities needed to deliver the energy transition. Alongside building your HR expertise, you'll develop valuable commercial, business and leadership skills through real projects, meaningful responsibilities and exposure to senior stakeholders.

This programme offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible contribution to our ambition of delivering a clean, fair and affordable energy future while building the foundations of a successful career in HR.

What You'll Do

• Complete a Level 7 CIPD qualification alongside your programme, combining professional study with practical experience.
• Gain experience across a range of HR and People disciplines through three six-month placements.
• Provide high-quality People support and advice to colleagues, helping to deliver a positive employee experience.
• Support projects and initiatives across areas such as talent, reward, employee relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational development.
• Use data, insight and feedback to support decision-making and improve colleague and business outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across National Grid and work collaboratively to deliver people-focused solutions.
• Develop your commercial understanding of National Grid, the energy sector and the role People teams play in organisational success.
• Take ownership of your development through learning, networking, mentoring and hands‑on experience.

Act with professionalism, integrity and confidentiality, demonstrating National Grid's values in everything you do.

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to be in your final year of study or have graduated within the last three years, with a degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related Social Science or Humanities subject. You should be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a minimum 2:2 degree classification.

We're looking for graduates with a genuine interest in building a career in Human Resources and contributing to the delivery of the energy transition. You'll be a strong communicator who can build positive relationships with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, adapting your approach to different audiences and situations. You'll bring analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to manage priorities and deliver work in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be curious, eager to learn and open to feedback, with a commitment to inclusion, fairness and creating a positive colleague experience. We also value sound professional judgement, discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality. As the programme includes placements across the UK, you'll be willing to travel and work from different locations as required.

Location

This role is based at National Grid House, Warwick. You will need to work in the office for 3 days per week

This position is based at our National Grid House office in Warwick, You'll benefit from a hybrid working model, 3 days per week in the office and 2 days at home. There may be additional travel to sites occassionally.

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.

Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

• Completing a Level 7 CIPD qualification
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• 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 this role is our Commercial pathway, where you’ll further develop commerciality skills and gain important insight of engineering and electricity to increase 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

Before applying, pleaese carefully review all available programmes and choose the one that best matches your interests and career goals.

We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

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.

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.