The purpose of Corporate Affairs is to protect, promote and enhance the company’s reputation. It is to build, and help others build, the reputation that National Grid needs to succeed in the short and long term. Successful candidates will build and expand key relationships within their region and establish themselves as a trusted partner to support National Grid, our customers, our employees, and our partners.
This role is critically important within National Grid. The focus of the role is External Affairs in Brooklyn, and sits within the larger citywide team with peer positions on Staten Island and in Queens. The individual will be the primary external face of the company within the borough of Brooklyn, while supporting community engagement, local government/municipal relations, local community investment, and mitigating reputational risk among elected officials and key community stakeholders. This individual will support the advancement of the Company’s communications strategy, collaborate with the economic development team and help to drive National Grid’s future operations and policy priorities.
Responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison between National Grid and the communities we serve. Strategically drive community relations activities in support of business goals. Efficient deployment of Company resources to achieve strategic goals, collaborating with other groups internally to deliver first class customer service.
Represent National Grid on organizational boards that strategically enhance relationships, advance regional economic development initiatives and/or are positioned to advocate in partnership with National Grid on key issues tied to energy delivery (chambers of commerce, business organizations, etc.) and inform the company’s local community investment plans.