We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.
We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.
Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?
Our IT & Digital function is using new and disruptive technologies to help improve how we do our job – through cloud computing, artificial intelligence or machine learning to name just a few. From IT support to data, security to new technologies, we partner with the business to achieve our overall vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future.
Within IT&D, our Security team protect our people, premises and digital systems with the objective of maintaining trust in National Grid’s services. Our work includes reducing technology risks, building secure systems, meeting legal requirements, preventing and responding to cyberattacks, investigating incidents, training employees and planning future security improvements. If defending IT infrastructure and networks or combating cyber-crimes appeals, then starting a career in cyber security is for you.
The services underpinning digital security are wide-ranging. You could make your mark in:
As a Cyber Security Summer Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experts who help protect National Grid's people, data and critical infrastructure. You'll contribute to real projects, develop your technical understanding and gain insight into how cyber security is managed across a large, regulated organisation.
You’ll need to be in your penultimate year and expecting to achieve a minimum 2.2 degree in a Cyber Security degree or a degree with a significant amount of Cyber Security content (and be able to provide evidence of this) such as a computer science degree.
This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) level in addition to our standard background checks. You must hold, or be eligible to hold, a valid British passport and meet the minimum residency requirement of having lived continuously in the UK for the previous five years. We encourage applications from candidates who meet the essential qualification requirements and are prepared to undergo and maintain the necessary security clearance throughout their employment.
This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible. You'll be expected attend and work from your office location regularly.
We are proud to offer a salary of £25,946 (pro rata) for the duration of your 12 week Summer Internship.
As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and gain insight into what a career with National Grid can offer.
Alongside a tailored development programme, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:
You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree.
Our 12-week Summer Internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development. This includes a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range digital learning tools to help further enhance your skills.
Throughout your placement you’ll have the opportunity to make connections amongst your cohort as well as regular check ins with a mentor and our Early Careers Team. Day-to-day, your placement manager will provide you access to a variety of on-the-job opportunities where you’ll take on real assignments and projects to make a genuine impact within your respective function. By the end of your placement, you’ll have developed your understanding of our business and the energy sector for your future career.
You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes. Before applying, please carefully review all available programmes and choose the one that best matches your interests and career goals.
National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system.
However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
