Technical Competency Administrator (Ambergate)

National Grid plc; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Technical Competency Administrator based in Ambergate. You will manage the Safety Technical Competency framework while ensuring a skilled and compliant workforce. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and generous benefits including a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong accountability.
• Confident with systems and data.
• Thrives in compliance-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the competence system.
• Provide system support and escalate issues.
• Monitor data quality and security standards.
• Respond to queries regarding competency systems.
• Support ongoing audits of the competence system.
• Produce monthly reports on competency status.

Skills

Knowledge of Safety Technical Competency requirements

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build strong working relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 in business administration or management

Job description

Technical Competency Administrator (Ambergate)

Date: 9 Jan 2026

Location: Belper, GB, DE56 2FZ

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 2385

Technical Competency Administrator

£26,446 to £29,557 plus up to 6% bonus

Ambergate

This role is based on site 5 days a week, with occasional flexibility to work from home.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and business to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

This role supports the development and ongoing maintenance of the Safety Technical Competency (STC) framework and plays a key part in managing the business's competence management strategy. It ensures that systems and processes are in place to maintain a skilled, compliant, and competent workforce.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain and update the competence system and associated competence passports.
• Provide system support and escalating issues where necessary.
• Monitor data quality and security standards, identifying areas for improvement.
• Respond to general queries regarding the competency systems and framework.
• Support the Compliance Lead with ongoing audits of the competence system.
• Assist the technical training team with administrative tasks and team coverage.
• Produce monthly reports on competency status.
• Support internal and external audits, as well as accreditations and standards.

About you

You’ll be detail‑oriented and highly organised, with a strong sense of accountability and a collaborative approach. You’ll be confident working with systems and data, and thrive in environments where accuracy and compliance are key. You’ll have great communication skills which will help you build effective relationships across teams and support others.

Key requirements & experience

• Knowledge of Safety Technical Competency requirements and associated training.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative requirements, company standards, and procedures.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a business administration or management discipline – desirable.

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.