Division: NESO Resilience & Emergency Management
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 58560
Department: ESO
Job Function: Administration
Great Britain's electricity system is undergoing an ambitious, exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, greener system, one that protects the planet and serves generations to come.
The PA to Director of Markets role is a senior PA position offering a great variety of tasks including coordination, administration, communication, and reporting activities. This exciting role provides the opportunity to work alongside the Director and their Senior Leadership Team, supporting the effective and efficient operation of the Markets function.
This role is based in Wokingham, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. Some travel to other ESO locations to support conferences and other events will be required.
About us
At National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), we’re aiming to operate a zero-carbon electricity system for Great Britain by 2025. This means using wind, solar and hydropower - without relying on any carbon-based generators to balance the grid.
Becoming the National Energy System Operator
In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator will be the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.
The ESO, including all of its existing roles, will be at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need.
About you
What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:
1. A positive, flexible approach and previous experience of diary management and the ability to prioritise and balance competing needs.
2. Experience of supporting a large team.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams).
4. Experience of liaising with senior members of staff and with external customers and stakeholders.
5. Excellent organisation, administrative and communication skills, including excellent attention to detail.
6. An interest in supporting team well-being.
What you'll get
A competitive salary between £39,000 – £43,000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on company performance, 26 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance.
Key Accountabilities
1. Acting as a strategic partner to the Director of Markets (DoM), providing administrative and operational support to drive the directorate’s agenda.
2. Using your own initiative to organise meetings and manage the DoM diary to optimise their time, making effective use of travel/transport arrangements, whilst ensuring they are appropriately prepared for meetings.
3. Managing the DoM email inbox, prioritising requests and taking effective actions, whilst responding to messages on behalf of the DoM when appropriate.
4. Assisting with the preparation of communications, presentations and analysis as required by the DoM, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
5. Regular communication with external stakeholders.
6. Accurately updating key systems (e.g. expenses, CRM) and ensuring adherence to NESO policies on the DoM behalf.
7. Co-ordinating and providing effective events and project management to ad-hoc projects within the team, as requested.
8. Contributing to a positive and supportive work environment by developing strong connections with the wider Markets team, acting on your own initiative to identify and drive improvements as required.
9. Managing the Markets Leadership Team monthly meeting cadence/rota and agreeing the agenda.
10. Establishing positive relationships across all NESO teams to facilitate cross-team working and collaboration.
11. Undertake other ad-hoc support with issues/queries/projects from within the team or from business and external stakeholders from time to time as required.
More information
This role closes on 29th September 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held in the w.c. 7th October 2024.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
On 1 October 2024, we're becoming the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
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