Investment Sponsor Graduate (Peterborough)

Join National Gas and help be the energy behind the change.

National Gas is responsible for operating and maintaining Britain's national gas transmission network, helping to keep the lights on, businesses running and homes warm.

We manage the critical infrastructure that safely and reliably transports gas across Great Britain, supporting the energy security that millions of people depend on every day.

While delivering for Britain today, we're also preparing for tomorrow. Through innovation, investment and the development of future energy infrastructure, we're helping to create a cleaner and more sustainable energy system for generations to come.

As a graduate, you'll be given meaningful responsibility from the start, supported to develop professionally, and empowered to contribute to projects that have a real impact on the nation's energy future. Whether you're solving complex challenges, driving innovation or delivering essential services, you'll play an important role in an organisation with genuine purpose.

Join us and help shape the future of energy.

About the Role

Join our Planning & Performance team in the East Region and help support the decisions that keep Britain's energy network running safely and reliably. You'll work with colleagues from across the business, including engineering, finance and project teams, giving you a broad understanding of how National Gas plans for the future and invests in its infrastructure.

As an Investment Sponsor Graduate, you'll help the team organise, track and review a range of projects and improvement activities. You'll work with information and data to understand performance, support planning activities and contribute to discussions that help shape future investment decisions.

Day-to-day, you could be:

• Supporting project plans and helping teams keep activities on track.
• Reviewing information and data to spot trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creating reports and presentations to share updates and key insights.
• Tracking actions and helping coordinate activities across different teams.
• Supporting meetings and decision-making processes.
• Working with colleagues across National Gas to help deliver successful outcomes.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience in business planning, project coordination, performance reporting and investment decision-making. You'll build strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills while developing an understanding of how major infrastructure projects support the future of energy in Great Britain.

About You

We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and excited to learn. You don't need to have all the answers from day one, but you should enjoy asking questions, exploring new ideas and working through challenges with others.

You'll be someone who:

• Enjoys working with information and using evidence to solve problems.
• Has a genuine interest in energy, infrastructure and sustainability.
• Works well with others and is comfortable building relationships across different teams.
• Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through to completion.
• Is organised, proactive and keen to develop new skills.
• Embraces new experiences and is open to learning from people with different perspectives.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys understanding how things work, spotting opportunities for improvement and contributing to projects that have a real impact on the future of energy.

We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

What you'll need

You'll hold or be on track to achieve a degree in a subject that has developed your analytical and problem-solving skills. Suitable degree disciplines include:

• Finance
• Economics
• Business
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Or a related analytical subject

We're also interested in your potential and transferable skills too, so be sure to include other examples of:

• Analysing information and drawing conclusions.
• Solving problems or making recommendations.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Using data to support decisions.
• Demonstrating commercial awareness or an interest in how organisations operate.

A good application will include a cover letter explaining why this role interests you and highlighting any relevant projects, modules, work experience or extracurricular activities that demonstrate your skills and potential.

Studies suggest that women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. If you resonate with our mission, the role excites you and your skills align, we encourage you to apply.

The Essentials

This is an 18-month fixed-term graduate programme. You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.

Throughout the programme, you'll spend time working with colleagues across the business, giving you exposure to different teams and areas of National Gas. While you'll mainly be based at our Peterborough office, there may be occasional visits to operational sites and meetings within the region to support your learning and development. You will not need to have driving licence or personal vehicle to be considered for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

What you can expect from us

You’ll receive a range of benefits that reward your great work.

- Starting annual salary of £34,646, with annual performance-based increases

- A generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional days (capped at 5 days)

- 2 paid days each financial year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause

- A generous pension scheme with a double-match contribution – if you contribute 6%, we’ll contribute 12%, helping you build a strong financial future

- Professional development and career progression

- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day

At National Gas, we pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and support our employees in achieving it. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can perform at their best, where every team member feels valued and supported.

You'll be mentored by experienced professionals and have opportunities to work on impactful projects. We ensure that you gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

We encourage all graduates to take ownership of their journey. You'll strive to grow and develop, taking advantage of all that National Gas has to offer.

The 'nice to knows'

You'll mainly be based at our Peterborough office, with the flexibility to work from home as part of our hybrid working approach. We believe some of the best learning happens when working alongside colleagues, so you'll spend regular time in the office building relationships, developing your skills and gaining hands-on experience. There will also be opportunities to visit operational sites and meet colleagues from across the East Region as part of your development.

You'll start in a large cohort of other graduates and apprentices, where you'll attend an in-person induction in early September 2027 , fostering strong workplace relationships that will build the foundation of your future networks.

Your next steps…

You'll be offered additional support and guidance throughout the application process by our Early Careers team. Eligible applications will be reviewed by a human, every step of the way.

You’re only able to apply for one of our graduate schemes, so please consider this carefully. When reviewing your application, if we feel you might be a good fit for something else, we'll be sure to let you know.

Following a successful online application, you'll be invited to complete an online assessment. Candidates who progress to the next stage will then be invited to a virtual solo interview. The final stage of the process is an in-person Assessment Centre in December or January at our Peterborough Office. We'll share further details closer to the time, including the date and location.

Applications close on Sunday 8th November 2026 . Each year, we receive a large volume of applications, so we'd encourage you to apply early.

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At National Gas we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you require reasonable adjustments to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]