About us
National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the US and UK. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionize our industry.
National Grid Ventures is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid's core regulated businesses in the US and UK where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.
National Grid Ventures' diverse portfolio of flexible, low carbon and renewable energy businesses across the US, UK and Europe includes sub-sea electricity interconnectors, liquefied natural gas, battery storage, wind and solar power as well as some generation assets on Long Island.
National Grid Ventures is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Head of National Grid Ventures team. This position will be located in our Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY.
Job Purpose
With the demand for energy growing globally, it's a great time to be a part of this transformative industry. National Grid is at the forefront of this transformation, and we want you to join us on the journey. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role providing high level administrative support maximizing the impact of this senior leader. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position, requiring a highly organized professional, who can juggle many tasks at once, and is comfortable interfacing with all levels of internal management and staff as well as with external stakeholders. This person maintains and protects highly confidential corporate information and must have strong emotional intelligence, high ethical standards, and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.
Key Accountabilities
Effectively and efficiently manages internal and external stakeholder engagements and demands through a complex calendar, travel logistics, numerous internal and external phone calls, and expense reports with multiple exchange rates, handling all details with competent expertise.
Ensures preparation of all materials and information necessary for meetings, event, and travel.
Continuously monitors and manages multiple methods of communication through internal/external email, internal/external phone calls, and in-person inquiries.
Assigns where appropriate, prioritizes, and tracks for follow-through.
Provides well thought out recommendations and appropriate courses of action after thoroughly analyzing the data and elements of an issue.
Treats sensitive/confidential information with appropriate discretion. Identifies and evaluates opportunities to improve process, efficiency and ways to increase productivity by eliminating low/no value processes/activities while striving to maintain the highest quality at the lowest cost.
Assists other Executive Assistants, as needed.
Qualifications
Associates Degree with minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Senior Level Executives preferred.
Proven competencies in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required.
Excellent file management skills. Experience with SAP a plus.
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity effectively under pressure, and rapidly acclimate to changing circumstances while maintaining sound judgment and common sense.
Self-motivated and self-directed to work independently
Experience assembling and managing highly confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion (e.g. C-Suite regulatory and customer issues; board documents, salary information; sensitive employee and HR matters, etc.).
Strong attention to detail and follow up, as well as superior organizational and time management skills.
Possesses personal tact and discretion, strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Proactive, with extraordinary problem solving skills, proven track record of making things happen
Maintains/cultivates excellent working relationships with leadership teams and their assistants across US and UK.
National Grid
40 Sylvan Rd
Waltham
Massachusetts United States
www.nationalgridus.com
