Northern Powergrid
Sustainability Adviser
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Want to help shape a greener, fairer future for millions of people?
We’re on the lookout for a passionate Sustainability Advisor to join our dynamic team at Northern Powergrid.
As the energy industry evolves, sustainability sits at the heart of everything we do. We power everyday life for 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses – and we’re committed to building a power network that delivers for our region, now and in a Net Zero future.
In this role, you’ll help turn ambition into action. From delivering social impact projects to driving progress on our carbon reduction targets, you’ll work across teams, partners, and communities to bring our Sustainability Strategy to life.
Reporting to the Sustainability Manager, you’ll take responsibility for delivering projects that matter - tracking impact, engaging stakeholders, and championing innovation. If you’re a natural collaborator with a passion for purpose, we want to hear from you.
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Along with a competitive salary between £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience) we also offer great benefits such as;
- Enrolment into our pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 10% Performance related annual bonus
- Excellent opportunities for career growth
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the Sustainability Manager and other teams across the business to develop, execute, and report on sustainability initiatives.
- Play a key role in delivering our Social Impact Programme, ensuring projects meet local priorities and community needs, while maintaining strong records and close engagement with delivery partners.
- Collate, analyse and communicate sustainability-related data, demonstrating the value of the programme and feeding into corporate and regulatory reports.
- Support the Sustainability & Regional Engagement team with daily operations and administrative tasks.
- Attend and represent Northern Powergrid at sustainability-related events across the region.
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Key Competencies
- Data Analysis & Reporting – Leverage insights to track progress, identify issues, and uncover opportunities.
- Organisational Skills – Efficiently manage multiple tasks, events, and administrative duties.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Work effectively and build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.
- Delivery-focused – Ability to turn organisation and partner requirements into clear tasks and timelines, ensuring work stays on track and aligned with goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Ability to explain and assimilate information, simplifying and tailoring messages to a variety of audiences.
- Team Player – Shares knowledge and learns openly to build understanding and support
- Knowledge and Experience of one or more sustainability areas – E.g. carbon management, biodiversity net gain, social value measurement, sustainable procurement, or the energy transition.
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Essential Qualifications and Experience
- University degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong project management skills with a disciplined, proactive approach to tracking and prioritising tasks –ability to manage multiple initiatives, coordinate actions, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Inquisitive mindset, with a genuine interest in sustainability, as well as electricity networks and their role in the clean energy transition.
- Experience building relationships and networks with colleagues and external partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience in data capture, analysis, and reporting using tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Background in sustainability or community engagement, obtained via education, work, or voluntary roles.
- Experience in sustainability and/or social value reporting.
- Experience of working in similar sector, or other regulated and complex organisations.
- Full UK driving licence.
Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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