About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. Join us as a Policy Manager and discover your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Policy Manager. This position can be based at NG House, Warwick or the Strand, London.

Job Purpose

National Grid sits at the heart of Britain's energy system, connecting millions of people and businesses safely, reliably, and efficiently to the energy they use every day. At National Grid we are embarking on the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations and over the five years to 2029, we will be investing over £30 billion to upgrade our electricity networks across England and Wales. This will enable the Government's core missions to kickstart economic growth and make Britain a clean energy superpower, supporting 55,000 more jobs by the end of the decade.

The scale and pace of transformation required across our energy system is truly unprecedented.

As a Policy Manager , you will play a crucial role in delivering integrated campaigns on strategic issues that matter. You will work closely with the Senior Policy Manager to shape policy messages and support corporate strategic campaigns. Your expertise will help us engage effectively with parliamentarians, government officials, think tanks, and other influential groups.

This role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to shape National Grid's policy position on a variety of critical topics that will drive this transformation forward. Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of energy!

What You'll Do

• Collaborate and Create: Work closely with colleagues to draft compelling written responses to Government consultations and Parliamentary inquiries, ensuring our voice is heard loud and clear.
• Shape Our Narrative: Partner with Corporate Affairs Business Partners to proactively develop and refine policy positions that align with our overarching company narrative.
• Drive Policy Prioritisation: Support our annual policy prioritisation process by engaging with all UK business units and ensuring seamless alignment with our US colleagues.
• Analyse and Adapt: Proactively monitor policy developments, identifying opportunities and threats from various political and media channels. You'll assess their potential impact on our business and recommend strategies for Corporate Affairs to mitigate risks.
• Provide Insight: Draft insightful briefing notes for the UK Executive team to keep them informed about key policy developments that could affect our operations.
• Network and Influence: Attend external functions and networking events to create opportunities for National Grid to influence policy proactively.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong connections with government bodies and industry associations to gather up-to-date policy intelligence and actively influence policy decisions.
• Share Intelligence: Document and distribute critical intelligence promptly to relevant internal stakeholders, and take action where necessary to ensure we stay ahead of the curve.

About You

We are seeking a talented individual with a strong background in Policy. Here's what we're looking for:

Policy Expertise: In-depth knowledge and experience in developing impactful policy messages and political positioning.

Stakeholder Coordination: Proven ability to coordinate policy engagement across diverse stakeholders and measure outcomes effectively.

Clear Communication: A track record of communicating policy messages clearly and concisely to various audiences.

Political Insight: Strong understanding of the parliamentary and political landscape impacting the utilities sector.

Results-Driven: Ability to manage timely delivery in a challenging environment while navigating complexity and change.

Strategic Thinker: Contribute to key communications and policy decisions by interpreting internal and external trends.

Confident Spokesperson: Excellent presentation skills and the ability to represent the company credibly in external engagements.

If you're ready to make a significant impact in Policy, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Get

• Competitive Salary: circa £59,000 - £72,000 per annum (dependent on location, capability, and experience)
• Bonus: On target 15% with a stretch target of 30%

Additional benefits:

Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, technology schemes

Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness

Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare

More Information

We are also offering hybrid /flexible working where travel to the office will be as per business need. Base location for this role will be NG House, Warwick or the Strand, London.

This role closes on 16th September however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.