Optel Planning Assistant

natgridProd

2d • $43,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

We are recruiting for an Optel Planning Assistant.

This is a peripatetic role with a hybrid working approach, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to help make this role work for you. Preference is for someone living in the North West, North East or Midlands.

(no sponsorship is available for this role)Job Purpose

We’re looking for a passionate Optel Planning Assistant to join our Optel & Metering Planning team. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of Optel & Metering programmes of work, including ET investment delivery and emergency, first and second line response.
You’ll be responsible for resourcing and scheduling both Operational and Capital plans within current‑year timescales, while providing essential administrative support across Planning and the wider Operational teams. You’ll also compile performance information using KPIs and contribute to regulatory reporting that supports team objectives.

Requirements

• GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with a range of stakeholders
• Flexible yet assertive, with the confidence to suggest and implement new ideas
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage applications, data and documentation effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Nice To Haves

• Planning or project delivery experience is desirable, but not essential
• Good understanding of National Grid operational policies, procedures and processes

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and effective communication between planning, operational and project teams
• Provide insight on current and future workloads to support prioritisation discussions
• Assist in developing a challenging but deliverable work plan and implement changes as required
• Identify and discuss pinch points, constraints and risks that could impact delivery
• Ensure work development aligns with agreed deliverable timescales
• Carry out administrative tasks, including managing SharePoint sites, scheduling meetings, and supporting Planning Officers and the Operations Manager

Benefits

• A competitive salary up to £43,000– dependent on capability
• Company Car
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees