Leadership Development Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Leadership Development Specialist to join our team on a Full Time, Permanent basis! In this role you will coordinate and support the implementation of Performance and Leadership Development solutions into the Electricity Distribution (NGED) business unit by leveraging the existing programmes and offerings available across National Grid and meeting business needs through tailored performance and development support and guidance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and driven individual Performance and Leadership Development Specialist who is keen to broaden their HR experience!What You'll Do

• Implementing the plan for integrating Performance and Leadership Development solutions into NGED, ensuring the programmes and solutions are sequenced effectively to embed learning based on priority areas of development.
• Be responsible for ensuring National Grid tools and frameworks such as Manager Essentials are successfully embedded within NGED.
• Roll out any National Grid solutions and update to ensure content is aligned to NGED specific policies and systems.
• Coordinate Talent Management approach within NGED, working alongside the HR Business Partners to facilitate.
• Coordinate the plan for the roll out of Team Effectiveness methodology including the identification of potential team effectiveness facilitators to support the NGED plan.
• Ensure any revised processes such as the Performance Management process are effectively implemented.
• Work with the Communications team to develop an integrated and sequenced Communications plan for the roll out of all Performance and Leadership Development Solutions.
  
  Self-motivated, with organisational skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborating across functional areas
• Proficient project management skills
• Experience in developing learning solutions and development programmes
• Learning and development experience or qualifications is desireble. This role is designed to have the specialism to provide a learning expertise within the team
• Knowledge and experience required are used on a regular and frequent basis in carrying out the duties of the post
• Facilitating virtual and in person events
• Confident talking to senior stakeholders about the programme and sell it's benefits to the business
• Be self-motivated and resilient, with excellent organisational skills with proven ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency and prior experience in leveraging data analytics, reporting, and insights to guide continuous improvement, decision-making, and recommendations.
• Experience in blended learning approaches
• Experience of working across different geographical locations.
• Proficient facilitation skills
  
  Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we're thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you'll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.
At National Grid, 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.

A competitive salary between £45,000 - £58,000 - dependent on skills and experience
• Annual performance incentive
• Access to private medical insurance for you and your family
• A generous pension scheme - we double match your contribution up to 12%.
• 26 days' annual leave plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year.
• Flexible benefits (National Grid Share Incentive Plan, Salary Sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity plus many more)
• Ongoing career development and support - Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to a range of further benefits covering wellbeing, family care, charity involvement., This role is offered on a Full Time Permanent basis
• This role is a Hybrid role and will be based at our Bristol (Avonbank) office