Governanace and Assurance Lead in Warwick

Great Britain’s electricity infrastructure is undergoing a major transformation to deliver a cleaner, greener future. Within Infrastructure Delivery (ID), you’ll join a team managing large-scale construction projects, supported by a central Programme Management Office (PMO). As Governance and Assurance Lead, you will report to the Head of Governance and Assurance and oversee portfolio-wide governance reporting. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that projects meet BP500 gated requirements, support assurance activities, and work across the business to strengthen governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance frameworks, processes, and reporting across Infrastructure Delivery.
• Manage the end-to-end BP500 gated process and support successful approvals.
• Provide portfolio assurance, including gate reviews, audits, and risk assessments.
• Act as secretariat for governance forums, ensuring clear records and follow-up actions.
• Support business case development and regulatory submissions.
• Maintain accurate, reliable governance data for reporting and assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement, embedding lessons learned and addressing risks.
• Coordinate assurance activities to provide a clear view of performance and risk.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including audit teams, to support compliance.

This role is based in Warwick 1–2 days per week, with hybrid working available.

What You'll Need

• Strong knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio governance frameworks.
• Experience implementing and monitoring governance and assurance processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide constructive challenge.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to enable high-performing teams.
• Adaptable, with a growth mindset and willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management across all organisational levels.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (ideally energy sector).
• Understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and when to engage key teams.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £55,200 – £67,000 per annum.
• Annual Performance Based Bonus.
• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role.
• Access to several 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.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

This role closes at midnight on 4th June 2026, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

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.