Strategic BNG Lead

About the role

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain deliver positive transformational change for the environment which benefits communities

The delivery of a significant number of energy infrastructure projects as part of the Great Grid Upgrade to facilitate the UK’s transition to net zero provides a unique opportunity to enhance the natural environment and help reverse biodiversity decline.

The delivery of environment (including biodiversity) net gain (BNG), if done in the right way, also has the potential to deliver significant ‘stacked’ benefits for environmental education, learning and skills – providing broader benefits to our communities and society generally.

To be successful we will need to work collaboratively and in close partnership with numerous allied organisations, harnessing their skills, capability, and experience. 

This role provides the opportunity to apply expert BNG knowledge and experience to support the development, implementation and successful delivery of our vision for environmental enhancements across England and Wales, doing so in a way which unlocks real benefits and opportunities for communities, education, and skills development.

National Grid continues to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 
 

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

You will be passionate about creating a positive and long-lasting benefit for the environment and communities affected by our major infrastructure projects. You will be well organised, strong communicator and influencer who can collaboratively develop and deliver strategic solutions. You like to see things through and enjoy working across disciplines to develop deliverable solutions.

•  You will be exceptionally well organised and use your proven project management and stakeholder engagement skills to co-ordinate and manage the day to day relationships, activities and materials to develop, implement and deliver our BNG vision.. 

•  You have significant experience in understanding and articulating environmental and sustainability policy requirements. You are also familiar with and capable of advising on the delivery requirements of Biodiversity Net Gain. You have ideally already applied this knowledge within a construction environment.
•  You will have a thorough understanding of BNG policy and legislative requirements under different consenting regimes, and an appreciation of local authority, community and societal expectations for BNG and the environment.  

•  You will be expert in the use of the technical operation of the BNG Defra metric and aware of the range commercial and environmental BNG delivery options available.  

•  You will have a proven track record and considerable experience in implementing a range of different types of environmental BNG schemes across infrastructure projects, and have experience of managing BNG costs, management and discharge of enduring liabilities and accountabilities, land rights and ownership requirements, and have examples of leveraging broader community benefits.

•  You will have a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and influence across an organisation to successfully embed our BNG vision to enable transformational change as part of the Great Grid Upgrade. 

•  You have a driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK and the flexibility to travel as required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one. 
 

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Strategic BNG Manager, you will draw on your expert BNG knowledge and experience to support the development of our strategic vision and approach to biodiversity net gain (BNG) with stacked benefits, and help deliver the successful delivery across our portfolio of infrastructure projects  to enable transformational change as part of the Great Grid Upgrade.

•   You will co-ordinate and day to day manage of the activities and materials to achieve business and portfolio governance endorsement and sign off. 
•   Drawing on previous successful experience of environmental partnerships, you will support the creation of external delivery partnerships, and be responsible for developing and delivering the necessary agreements, protocols, processes and guidance across the environment and related education and skills sectors.

•   You will provide support to ensure our project teams understand and embed our BNG vision and approach, developing and delivering necessary activities and materials to ensure consistency and maximising benefits and value, and ensure the processes enable the outcomes to be appropriately recorded and reported across the business.

•   You will play a key role in helping National Grid meet its business objectives, regulatory and statutory requirements for BNG, and to implement a successful and enduring delivery framework to enhance the environment around our works with added societal benefits. 

•   You will support the development and delivery of an implementable approach to BNG and roll out across portfolio projects

•   You will work collaboratively with colleagues across environment teams. project teams and the wider business.
 

What you'll get

•    A competitive salary between £50,330.00 - £61,000 dependent on capability.

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

This role closes on May 10th 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

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. 
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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