Capability Lead

**About the role**:
**From new jobs in clean energy to the exciting technology that’s getting us closer to net zero. Join us and be part of something world-changing.**

The Workforce Strategy and Capability team is responsible for structuring and leading on Strategic Infrastructure’s (SI) resourcing strategy and operations, be it through supporting recruitment, talent programmes, workforce upskilling, or capability development. SI is going through a period of significant growth, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work across the business to develop our workforce so that we are set up to deliver on our strategic ambitions, supporting National Grid on achieving The Great Grid Upgrade.

As a Capability Lead, you'll play a critical role in driving workforce capability strategies within SI and enabling employees to achieve their full potential through tailored development initiatives.

You will be collaborating across teams to design, implement, and manage tools and frameworks that support skill enhancement and capability growth in the organisation.

This role offers a significant level of responsibility. Not only will you be impacting people’s careers with the development pathways, core business skills and accreditation, but you will also have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving innovation in workforce, capability and career development whilst shaping the future talent within a forward thinking, supportive and inclusive team.

We’d hope to see you in the Warwick office one day a week, and you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you.

**Key accountabilities**:

- Work with cross-functional teams to build and roll out capability-building programs tailored to identified needs.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented initiatives, adjusting as needed.
- Establish governance processes to maintain the integrity and relevance of the capability frameworks and associated tools.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of a robust capability diagnostic tool to assess employee and team strengths, skill gaps, and development needs.

**About you**:

- With a background in HR or learning and development, you'll have fantastic attention to detail and are very people orientated. Naturally optimistic, you bring a positive, enthusiastic approach to your work.
- Experience and/or knowledge in designing and implementing capability builds / career pathways / competency frameworks, and development tools.
- Have applied the 70:20:10 model to workforce development strategies.
- Experience in building and managing processes, proficiency in tools and platforms related to learning, development, and workforce planning or similar systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose capability gaps and recommend effective solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.**What you'll get**:
A competitive salary between £46,000 - £55,000 - dependent on capability. This role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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 number of 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.

**About us**:
National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

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.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

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.

**More information**:
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 experi