HR Graduate Review
at National Grid
Graduate Scheme
Human Resources
Warwick
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at National Grid?
A fantastic experience which gave me both an insight into the energy sector, and also the HR professional in one scheme. A good balance of training and work experience, with the ability to feel as if you make real impact in each of the three 6-month rotations you undertake.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
3 placements, 2 in HR, and 1 in the wider business. I personally enjoyed the generalist HR work the most.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate National Grid initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate National Grid CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company that gives you corporate experience, whilst not expecting you to lose your work-life balance. It also takes on graduates with a clear view to them being permanent future talent, rather than headcount for a scheme. This is a very different approach to many large businesses in the UK with early career talent.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to National Grid?
I would say to be your authentic self and don't be afraid to bring your personality to the assessment centre because it is strengths based instead of capability based and this allows the business to understand what sort of skills you thrive off of and what work environment would suit you best.
