b Overview /b p As Executive Advisor to the UK Head of Strategy and Policy, you will orchestrate strategic priorities, governance and delivery across the function. You will align activities with the wider leadership team, prepare high-quality papers and leadership materials, and coordinate senior stakeholders to maintain momentum and enable timely decisions. This role sits at the nexus of policy, programme delivery and cross-team collaboration, offering impact at scale within UK Strategy and Policy. You will drive continuous improvement through data, digital tools and AI to simplify ways of working and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive base salary /li li up to 30% performance bonus /li li generous pension with double-matched contributions up to 6% /li li flexible holiday /li li wellbeing and family support /li li matched charitable giving /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Advise and operationally support the UK Head of Strategy and Policy /li li Coordinate the functions priorities, workplan and delivery of strategic and policy initiatives /li li Manage governance, reporting and preparation of papers, briefings and leadership materials for UK Exec and GEC committees /li li Coordinate leadership team activity including agendas, actions, decisions and follow-through /li li Build strong cross-team relationships to align activity and resolve dependencies /li li Support prioritisation and resource planning, highlighting risks and emerging requirements /li li Drive continuous improvement using data, digital tools and AI to streamline ways of working /li li Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, high-performing culture across UK Strategy and Policy /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience in strategy, policy, programme delivery, or senior advisory roles /li li Excellent stakeholder management with credibility with senior leaders /li li Ability to influence across a matrixed organisation without direct authority /li li Strong judgement, political awareness and discretion for sensitive matters /li li Clear executive communication skills and ability to produce concise papers and briefings /li li Strong planning, governance and delivery capabilities for competing priorities /li li Ability to leverage data, digital tools and AI to improve insight and coordination /li /ul ul li Stakeholder management /li li Influencing without authority /li li Discretion and political awareness /li li Data-driven decision making /li li Governance and reporting /li li Use of digital tools and AI to improve workflows /li /ul
Executive Advisor employer: National Grid
At National Grid, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a robust pension scheme, we ensure our employees are well rewarded for their contributions. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with flexible working arrangements, empowers our team members to thrive both personally and professionally in the heart of the UK's energy sector.
