2026 Digital Product Management Higher Apprentice, Infrastructure Delivery
About the roleThe Digital Product Management Higher Apprentice role at National Grid sits within our Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team, which leads the execution of major energy projects across the UK. These projects include building and upgrading substations and transmission lines which are critical components that ensure electricity and gas are delivered safely and reliably.By working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help drive the UK’s energy transition, making the grid more resilient and ready for clean, low-carbon power. One of our key initiatives is the Great Grid Upgrade, which connects more renewable energy to homes and businesses across England and Wales. As a Digital Product Management Higher Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of energy, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to National Grid’s sustainability goals.Within this role you will assist in the end-to-end development of digital products, which may include tools for project management, risk assessment and data analysis, while working closely with product managers and technical teams to ensure that products meet user needs and business objectives. This will include:
* Driving digital innovation by supporting the development of cutting-edge digital products that improve efficiency and collaboration across National Grid’s Infrastructure Delivery Team.
* Get involved in the full lifecycle of digital tools from project management and risk assessment to data analysis, working closely with product managers and tech teams.
* Collaborate across teams working with UX designers, software engineers, and data scientists to create user-friendly solutions that meet real business needs.
* Build skills in agile and analytics by participating in team activities to help deliver digital products and learn how to use tools like Power BI to turn data into useful insights.
* Gain professional training in product management and digital technologies while contributing to National Grid’s mission for a cleaner, smarter energy future.
LocationThis role is based in the Warwick office and may offer flexible and hybrid working throughout the programme. You will be required to attend the majority of your course training at our Training Centre in Eakring, Newark. This could include multiple and frequent nights away from home. Stakeholder and site-based meetings are likely to occur in this role too which may involve travelling to locations that are not your office base.
About youYou will need to have
* You will have a minimum of five GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English language and Maths.
* Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above one of which must be in either IT/Digital, Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Computing OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 in either Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Computing/Digital or Business at Grade Merit or Distinction.
* You do not need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed is far more important as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills including transferrable skills to support your career development within National Grid.
What you’ll getWe are proud to offer a starting salary of £31,310 for this apprenticeship which will increase annually.As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
* Upon successful completion of your 18 month apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Digital Product Manager.
* 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays.
* Pension scheme and sharesave options.
* Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday to name a few.
* Opportunity to enrol in our sharesave/share incentive plans.
* You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
* A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship.
About National GridNational Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid doesn’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Our Values and PrinciplesDiversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.
Further InformationYou can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle.We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2026.National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is 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 originPlease be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this.For information about visas please visit National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need.We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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