Join our South West & Wales Control Centre Team as a Team Leader within our Control Operations Support function. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the smooth running of our Control Centre operations by leading a team that plays a vital part in our service delivery. You’ll be responsible for driving performance, supporting your team to excel, maximising potential and ensuring they’re equipped to deliver exceptional customer service. This is a full‑time, 37‑hour‑per‑week role based in our Cardiff depot, requiring you to be on site five days a week. Whilst your core working pattern will follow daytime office hours, there may be occasions where you are needed to be flexible to provide shift cover or to support operational needs especially during storm periods. In this position, you will manage a team of Control Support Staff who work a variety of shift patterns, including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. About Us We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand. The teams in Control are focused on ensuring the network is secure, contingencies are in place and lost supplies are restored as quickly as possible, minimising customer minutes lost and customer interruptions. Based within our two Operational Centres, our Control Centres are the heartbeat of our operations, monitoring the system in real time, minimising risk of danger and managing security and faults. Control Centre teams also liaise with the National Grid Group and the Government to manage national network demand and monitor the potential for incidents or emergencies. Main Responsibilities Lead the team to ensure full compliance of business requirements and Operational Processes, supporting the wider Control Engineer teams Coordinate programmes of work to ensure the optimum productivity of your team. Collaborate with Network Operation Managers, Development & Compliance Manager and Control Centre Operations Manager to ensure efficient delivery. Manage the team performance to achieve and maintain optimum quality service to both internal and external customers. Measure and monitor the performance of the team through the development of KPIs. Ensure the team have the appropriate training to support a safe and productive working environment. Manage team Rotas to ensure adequate, efficient and productive coverage. Agree and act upon development programmes with team members to support performance and personal development. Support, collate and issue management information and reports for the Control Management team. Promote effective teamwork. Implement and manage any changes to processes / policies Develop and practise a good understanding of H & S legislation, such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002. The Ideal Candidate Proven leadership skills and experience, ideally including guiding teams through growth initiatives A strong understanding of team performance management Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate people, projects and tasks efficiently Strong problem‑solving ability Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships Experience implementing process changes, driving efficiency, and identifying opportunities for automation or improvement (desirable) A City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant electrical engineering and or leadership discipline is desirable yet not essential and applications will also be considered from candidates with demonstrable experience in place of formal qualifications. Experience using systems such as databases, digital mapping or network tools is advantageous but not essential A level of engineering knowledge or technical awareness to support informed decision‑making (desirable) The ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment, supported by a strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes LI-SC1 As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements, information can be found on the gov.uk website. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and examples of these include: you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government you were studying abroad you were living overseas with parents If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk. About The Company Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from: 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%) Annual Share Save plan Life assurance x 4 annual salary Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services Free on-site parking at all our main sites Things you need to know As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk. 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. Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.