Home Stories Grid at work stories Space race inspired a career in sustainability 11 Feb 2021 A woman who helped to put the first man on the moon and her parents’ love for nature inspired Project Engineer Lara Chilcott, 27, to study science. This early passion has now turned into a career where she can use her skills to protect the planet and play a vital role in our transition to a sustainable society. Science can supercharge your career 11 Feb 2021 Great teachers set Amrit Teja, IT Operations Manager, on the path to a career that would see her explore genetics and biomedical science, before embarking on her latest role helping to shape National Grid’s digital future. Why hiring apprentices benefits everyone 10 Feb 2021 This National Apprentice Week we spoke to managers about the many positives of introducing apprentices into their teams – and their top tips for bringing out the best in new talent. Why apprenticeships are critical to tackling climate change 8 Feb 2021 National Grid research shows the UK needs 400,000 jobs to achieve net zero by 2050. Finding and fostering young talent to build this essential workforce is a priority, helped by the news that a career tackling climate change is the second most popular choice for 18 to 24 year-olds. Spot the robot dog carries out safety inspections 28 Jan 2021 At National Grid we’re always looking to the future, exploring new innovations and efficient ways of working while ensuring our employees stay safe. Spot the Robot Dog is part of the new guard, conducting essential safety inspections at one of our US electricity substations. Green bonds funding sustainable projects 20 Jan 2021 Following the launch of our first UK and US green bonds, our first Green Financing Report reveals exactly how these funds were used to finance clean energy projects that support the decarbonisation of our networks and protect our natural environment. Load More
Space race inspired a career in sustainability 11 Feb 2021 A woman who helped to put the first man on the moon and her parents’ love for nature inspired Project Engineer Lara Chilcott, 27, to study science. This early passion has now turned into a career where she can use her skills to protect the planet and play a vital role in our transition to a sustainable society.
Science can supercharge your career 11 Feb 2021 Great teachers set Amrit Teja, IT Operations Manager, on the path to a career that would see her explore genetics and biomedical science, before embarking on her latest role helping to shape National Grid’s digital future.
Why hiring apprentices benefits everyone 10 Feb 2021 This National Apprentice Week we spoke to managers about the many positives of introducing apprentices into their teams – and their top tips for bringing out the best in new talent.
Why apprenticeships are critical to tackling climate change 8 Feb 2021 National Grid research shows the UK needs 400,000 jobs to achieve net zero by 2050. Finding and fostering young talent to build this essential workforce is a priority, helped by the news that a career tackling climate change is the second most popular choice for 18 to 24 year-olds.
Spot the robot dog carries out safety inspections 28 Jan 2021 At National Grid we’re always looking to the future, exploring new innovations and efficient ways of working while ensuring our employees stay safe. Spot the Robot Dog is part of the new guard, conducting essential safety inspections at one of our US electricity substations.
Green bonds funding sustainable projects 20 Jan 2021 Following the launch of our first UK and US green bonds, our first Green Financing Report reveals exactly how these funds were used to finance clean energy projects that support the decarbonisation of our networks and protect our natural environment.
