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About usAt National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as theDeesideInnovation Centre Managerand be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. National Grid is hiringanInnovation Centre Managerfor ourCustomer and Network Development Teambasedat ourDeeside Centrefor Innovationin North Wales,commutable from Flintshire and Cheshire. About the roleThe Deeside Centre for Innovation is the only centre of its type in the UK, allowing us to testnewtechnologies,ideasand processes in a safeoff-grid substation& overhead lineenvironment,ensuring National Gridpavesthe way towards a green energy future. The Innovation Centre manager willhelp finalise operationalising the centre andoversee all aspects of thecontinuedoperation of the centre including its commercial, testing,safetyand site management activities. This rolewill work with the rest of our innovation functions across National Grid to coordinate innovation activities andleveragethe Innovation Centre to accelerate the adoption ofnew technologiesand ways of working. You will engage across the business and our wider industry to promote awareness of the Innovation Centre and the services it can provide. What you'll doManagement of the Innovation Centre’s budget and ownership of revenue generation Commercial strategy and customer relationships Strategy for site and capability development Support safe operation of testing activities on site through policy and people management Promotion of the Innovation Centre within National Grid and across the industry Coordination with National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and NG Group innovation functions to exploit the value of the Innovation Centre What you'll needYou will have experience and knowledge of business innovation, research and development and/or academic research. Experience of financial reporting and management is desirable as the role will involve management of the costs and revenue of the centre You will have experience of safe working in testing or operational environments and understand National Grid and the electricity industry’s safety processes. Familiarity with energy network innovation regulation would also be preferable. You should have leadership skills with a record of demonstrating consultative, facilitation and decision-making skills, and the ability to build positive relationships within National Grid and with key external stakeholders and customers. What you'll get£66,000 - £75,000 dependant on experience Annual Performance Based Bonus of up to 30% Hybrid working model between Home, Site and Office 28days 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’s 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 We are keen to see our people progress and will support you in gaining the qualifications and skills you need to develop, bespoke to your needs and those of the business. More informationNational Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) own the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Every time you plug in your phone or flick a light switch,we’veplayed a part. Not only are we responsible for delivering energy to millions of homes and businesses,weare also driving the move to cleaner energy, and the Government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. 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. To find out more about us, please follow the link below: The closing date for applications is 21/07/25 #LI-NE1 #LI-HYBRID#J-18808-Ljbffr