Network Policy and Standards Lead

You'll be responsible for setting up network policy and standards for a critical Wide Area Network supporting operational technology, working with risk leads and the business to establish a governance and compliance framework. Influencing internal and external stakeholders in areas of expertise, you'll lead change initiatives for our policies, procedures, standards or specifications.

Providing detailed, expert technical and network asset management knowledge, you'll lead the development of the technical strategies, and create policies, procedures, technical specifications, work specifications, internal standards and technical guidance in line with industry recognised best practise. In addition, you'll develop and manage the process for Network enhancements to standard designs, communicating complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.

Join our team and play a crucial role in safeguarding the security, reliability, and resilience of our vital operational systems.

You'll have technical knowledge in an operational network environment, with experience of developing Policies, Procedures, Technical Specifications, Work Specifications and Technical Guidance Notes as part of a supporting framework.

You'll have an understanding of a regulatory regime as well as an excellent understanding of network change management processes. Knowledge and understanding of the Asset Management System, including business drivers & planning requirements is also required, as a is a proven track record of developing processes which support business risk, cost, performance decision making.

You'll have a Numerate degree, or equivalent experience, coupled with experience in a Network Operations environment managing a governance or compliance framework.

An understanding of security standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, NIS, ISO27001 would be an advantage. In addition, you'll have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as a high level of attention to detail.

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it's essential that it's continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network., 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 of £55,990 - £70,000 per annum

• Annual Performance Based Bonus


• 37 hour working week. Flexible


• 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days


• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days


• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%


• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it is relevant to your role


• Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.


• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days)


• Access to a numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.