Personal Assistant

National Grid plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering energy company as a Personal Assistant, where you will provide essential administrative support to the Head of Communications & Brand. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex schedules, coordinate travel, and organize events while enjoying a hybrid working model. With a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits, you will play a crucial part in supporting the leadership team in driving the energy transition. This innovative firm values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to thrive in a supportive environment. If you are organized, adaptable, and ready to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance program

Matched charity giving

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to manage tight schedules and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Communications & Brand.
• Manage diary and schedule, including complex travel arrangements.

Skills

Diary Management

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Confidentiality Handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division: Group Corporate Communications

Job Type:

Requisition Number: 65647

Department:

Job Function: Administration

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark.

So, join us as a Personal Assistant, and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Personal Assistant to provide general administrative support to the Head of Communications & Brand.

As a PA, you will undertake full diary management for the Head of Communications & Brand by managing their daily schedule.

If you have previous experience as a PA, are flexible, and extremely organised, we would love to hear from you!

This role can be based from our London office (located at the Strand) or our Warwick office, and you can enjoy hybrid working from the office and home.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Head of Communications & Brand (e.g., organise and summarise papers and reports in preparation for meetings)
• Undertake full diary management of the Head of Communications & Brand by managing their daily schedule
• Manage requests to the Head of Communications & Brand (mail, calls, visits, and others) by drafting responses and redirecting as appropriate to ensure time is managed effectively
• Co-ordinate full and complex travel and itinerary arrangements (both UK and overseas engagements) for the Head of Communications & Brand as well as their direct reports when required
• Co-ordinate and arrange large scale events on behalf of Corporate Affairs

About you

• A successful track record in providing an efficient and comprehensive PA/Secretarial service to Senior Managers
• Experience of liaising with senior members of staff, internally and externally
• Ability to work to tight timescales and deal diplomatically with confidential material
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs including Excel
• Experience of managing and producing Purchase Orders (PO)
• Planning & organising skills

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £34,000 - £43,000 - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 29th April 2025 at 23:59, however, we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.