The role

Group Innovation Portfolio Manager

London/Hybrid

National Grid is committed to building a clean, fair, and affordable energy future for everyone. As our Group Innovation Portfolio Manager, you’ll step into a superpowered role at the heart of this mission — shaping and driving the innovation agenda that will help transform the energy landscape across the UK and US.

Working across the Strategy, Innovation and Market Analytics (SIMA) function and National Grid Partners, you’ll play a pivotal part in delivering our group-wide innovation strategy. As a core member of the Innovation and Venture Acceleration (IVA) Team, you will empower a high‑impact, strategically aligned innovation portfolio that accelerates breakthrough ideas, unlocks new value, and supports the transition to a more sustainable, resilient energy system.

This role welcomes individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about delivering positive change, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, and championing innovation that has real‑world impact. If you’re ready to bring a superpowered mindset to one of the most exciting challenges of our time, we’d love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary between £67,000 - £84,000 per annum– dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch 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.

What you'll be getting up to

· Lead IVA innovation governance and develop/maintain IVA operating models to ensure effective oversight and delivery.

· Manage the Innovation Labs innovation portfolio, enabling strategic alignment and value creation across business units.

· Develop and implement innovation metrics, reporting frameworks, and actionable insights to measure impact and inform decision-making of National Grids UK and US Innovation Portfolio.

· Drive the development, analysis, and continuous improvement of innovation reporting.

· Respond to ad-hoc support requests from the business, providing expert guidance and facilitating innovation delivery.

· Develop technology roadmaps and apply strategic foresight to anticipate future trends and opportunities.

About you

· Strategic Leadership and Innovation Management - Strategic Thinking, Portfolio Management Skills, Innovation Process Skills, Technology Knowledge

and Trends, Market Awareness, Development of Technology Roadmaps and Strategic Foresight

· Operational Excellence and Governance: Project Management Skills, Operational Oversight, Governance Development, Risk Management, Process Design and Management, Quality Assurance.

· Data-Driven Decision Making: Data Analytics and Insights, Data Management Skills, Data Visualisation Skills, Report Writing Skills.

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 are 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.

More Information

The closing date for this position is the 29th January - please ensure we have received your application by this date.

#LI-FN1

#HYBRID

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.