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Planning Administrator

National Gas -
Hitchin

Job details

Full-time
£34,343 - £40,403 a year

Benefits

Company car
Private dental insurance
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Microsoft Project
Communication skills

Full job description

Planning Administrator (Hitchin)

£34,343 to £40,403 + up to 6% bonus

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Working pattern: Office-based (5 days a week)

Travel: Occasional (to other NGS depots/sites as required)

Location requirement: Based within a commutable distance of the Hitchin site

Some flexibility for home working may be available, where appropriate.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Join a fast-paced operational environment where accurate planning makes a real impact. You’ll coordinate schedules, balance workloads, and provide clear reporting to keep projects on track. Working closely with operational and project teams, you’ll help ensure the right resources are in the right place at the right time.

What you'll be doing

Maintain planning systems, ensuring schedules and data remain accurate and up to date
Compile weekly reports using Excel, providing clear insights on programme performance
Use scheduling tools to align workload with available resources across operational teams
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure plans reflect operational priorities
Identify and escalate risks or gaps in resource allocation
Provide weekly programme updates, including RAG status, and share insights with project and wider NGS team

About you

You’re organised, proactive, and confident working with data and stakeholders. You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships, and stay focused on delivering accurate, high-quality planning outputs. You enjoy working collaboratively and supporting team success while managing your own workload effectively.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in a planning, scheduling, or similar role
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data handling and reporting)
Working knowledge of planning tools such as MS Project
Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Proactive approach to supporting colleagues and resolving challenges
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience using Microsoft Project in a project or operational environment
Experience producing programme reporting
Familiarity with resource planning

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Company car - subject to business mileage
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, inc. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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