The Chief of Staff role is an integral role in the Tech & Innovation leadership team – done well it ensures the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer and executive team are working as effectively as they can; whether that’s improving our processes, developing and challenging our ways of working, or supporting our governance and delivering on key projects. This unique role is fast paced, varied and a fantastic opportunity to work across all areas of the newly established Tech & Innovation function, including IT & Digital, National Grid Partners, Innovation and Asset Management, to deliver our priorities in line with our principles.
This role requires someone who has real comfort with ambiguity; is open to change; can build a network across all levels of the team; and can work to tight deadlines. Alongside this you will need a sound knowledge of how these teams work today; familiarity with innovation processes, agile ways of working, product ownership models and a preference for modern digital workflows, including AI, would be a significant advantage; have the curiosity and imagination to anticipate the future challenges and opportunities for the function; be a big picture thinker to help identify our response to these; and be a strong communicator to help drive change across different areas and levels of the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to be exposed to executive decision making, strategic planning and execution, organisational leadership and problem solving at scale. Success in this role will mean you have contributed to, and demonstrated, delivery of results across a Function, which will accelerate personal growth and development. Being clear about why you are interested and how you think it could support your career are important.
This opportunity is open to talent across all National Grid locations.
