Personal Assistant to the CEO

Team Administrative Support Business Unit Group Executives Requisition No. 11046 City London, GB, WC2N 5EH Date posted 24 August 2026 Personal Assistant to the CEO The Opportunity We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic Personal Assistant to provide professional support to the CEO at National Grid. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s day-to-day activities. As a Personal Assistant, you will proactively manage the diary and emails, organise travel and accommodation, and prioritise key activities to help achieve the strategic goals of the organisation. We are looking for a highly organised and forward-thinking individual with the ability to professionally represent the CEO in communications and meetings at all times. The individual will have exceptional communication skills and thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Your ability to work independently, coupled with your confidence and professionalism, will be essential in this role. This role can be based at either our Strand location in London or Warwick Office. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and support the CEO in driving National Grid’s vision and values forward, we want to hear from you! What You'll Do Diary Management: Proactively manage and coordinate a complex and dynamic diary, ensuring accurate scheduling and timely responses to meeting requests. Meeting Preparation: Prepare for various National Grid Executive and Board meetings, ensuring the CEO is well prepared for all meetings, with all necessary papers in advance and appropriate time to review in advance of the meeting. Stakeholder Management: Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including government, regulators and investors. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Travel Coordination: Arrange complex international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and necessary travel documents. Working closely with the CEO chauffeur to confirm diary arrangements well in advance. Communication Management: respond to queries and manage emails, ensuring data protection, confidentiality and privacy protocols are upheld in all circumstances Expense and Invoice Management: Compile and submit expense reports and process invoices. Work closely with the CEO’s strategic advisor to ensure complete synchronisation of meetings, communications and requests, and tracking strategic initiatives, goals, and priorities. Travel to alternative locations may be required. These responsibilities represent the core functions of the role, though there may be additional opportunities for involvement in various projects and initiatives as required by the CEO. This position is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s activities and requires a proactive, organised, and detail-oriented individual. About You Proven experience as a C-Suite Personal/Executive Assistant to a CEO or Board Member. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint. Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload effectively. Strong communication skills and attention to detail, demonstrating initiative and a flexible, "can-do" attitude. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion at all times. The commitment to be on call as and when required, in event of an operational emergency requiring last minute travel arrangements. Your Rewards Alongside a competitive base salary, you'll enjoy a standout reward package designed to support you both in and outside of work - including an annual performance bonus of up to 30%, flexible holiday options, wellbeing and family support, and matched charitable giving. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process. 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.