National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we’re leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.
But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it’s no small feat – and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.
About the role
With a collective following of over half a million, National Grid social media accounts are crucial for reaching, engaging and building new external audiences.
It takes a range of skills to manage and improve these accounts: story-finding, writing, creativity, video production, photography, data analysis, employee advocacy, customer service, reputation management, commissioning agencies, working with influencers, competitor analysis, and more.
We’re offering a 12-month Industrial Placement situated within the National Grid UK social media team. This placement offers an opportunity to:
- Get involved and gain experience in each of the areas detailed above
- Give your fresh perspective and influence our content strategy
- Learn more about each and every business area of National Grid
This placement is ideal for someone looking to gain experience in a corporate social media team and develop their skills.
Our Industrial Placement
Our 12-month Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector and discover your unique superpower. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development. This includes a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range digital learning tools to help further enhance your skills.
Throughout your placement you’ll have opportunity to make connections amongst your cohort as well as regular check ins with a mentor and our Early Careers Team. Day-to-day, your placement manager will provide you access to a variety of on-the-job opportunities where you’ll take on real assignments and projects to make a genuine impact within your respective function. By the end of your placement, you’ll have developed your understanding of our business and the energy sector for your future career.
What you'll need to apply
You'll need to be in your penultimate year at University, on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in any of the following degree disciplines:
- Communications
- Journalism
- Media
- Marketing
- Film
- Design
- Photography
- Video
- Animation
- English
- Creative writing
- Linguistics
- Business
You’ll need to commit to a 12-month Industrial Placement that will begin June 2025 and be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
You’ll need flexibility to travel to National Grid sites across the UK to capture social media content throughout your placement as required.
Location
This role is based in The Strand, London offering flexible hybrid working, where possible. As part of your role, you'll be required to travel across National Grid sites to capture social media content.
What you’ll get in return
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Industrial Placement programmes are like no other. You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, providing you with a taster of the opportunities that await you. In addition, you’ll also receive some great rewards and benefits:
- Starting salary of £24,109
- 26 days holiday
- A chance to land a place on our Graduate Programme subject to your performance during your placement.
- Pensions plan, share-option scheme and flexible benefits
- 3 days development training, volunteering opportunities, close mentorship and regular feedback
- Invitation to join Newnet, our new starters network and employee resource group
You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree.
Application & deadline
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our graduate opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.
Assessment centres will be held virtually on 27th February 2025.
At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.
