Responsible Business Analyst

About us National Grid is committed to being a responsible business in everything we do. Our purpose is to Bring Energy to Life. We do this by delivering the electricity and gas that our customers and communities rely on. We apply responsibility as a principle every day, by doing the right thing, finding a better way and making it happen. Society expects it of us, and we know we can make a positive impact in doing so. We are committed to shaping a sustainable business, having a positive impact on our environment and our communities, delivered through a diverse workforce with the right skills and capabilities. For National Grid, being a sustainable business means having a positive impact on our environment and our communities, delivered through a diverse workforce with the right skills and capabilities. The Group Sustainability Team drives sustainability through National Grid, from supporting and setting the strategic direction, through influencing the external environment to helping to embed it across the business. To ensure success we partner with all Business Units and Functions, providing expertise and coaching as they develop commercial and credible sustainability plans. We also provide transparency on delivery to ensure we meet our targets. About the Role This role is as part of the Group Sustainability Team, supporting and managing performance toward achieving National Grid's sustainability goals as set out in the Responsible Business Charter (RBC). The role will sit on the centralized team including team members across the UK and US but will be located in NY and report to the US Director of Environmental Sustainability. This is a collaborative role and this person will work closely with embedded Sustainability teams in the business units, as well as partners in other functions. What You'll Do This role will manage the governance process that guides approval of strategic direction for sustainability priorities. This includes working directly with the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to ensure planning of required governance steps, maintaining the schedule of committee meetings, engaging with contacts on the group executive committee and board to finalize materials. In addition, this role will provide critical research, benchmarking, and communications insights to inform strategic decision making regarding future iterations of the RBC, including but not limited to nature and climate actions. This person will also focus on communicating our sustainability narrative through the annual report, company website and internal and external engagement. What You'll Need Ability to think strategically and see the big picture Demonstrable passion for sustainability but also pragmatism Proven ability to help build and contribute to an engaging and high-trust team Able to collaborate and build strong relationships internally and externally Strong communicator, able to work with high empathy and adapt to their audience across the business units and externally, able to be effective virtually Ability to meet firm deadlines and manage priorities appropriately Able to operate the key elements of a good plan and process, and managing competing priorities Strong data management and analytical capability, highly numerate with an attention to detail Pro‑active mindset, curious self‑starter Flexible and adapts well to change 2-5 years professional experience, experience in a corporate sustainability function or equivalent is a plus. Bachelor's degree. A concentration or major in sustainability, environmental science, communications, business, or related field or equivalent experience is a plus Experience in delivering ESG frameworks and/or reporting, with an appreciation of the wider ESG environment, experience with GHG Protocol and industry-standard GHG reporting forums is a plus Knowledge of the energy industry and the energy sector's contribution to mitigating climate change. More Information

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Annual Salary: $106,000‑$124,000 National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144. This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Grid USA