Saja Ali

Stream: People Graduate

Studied: Law, The University of Law

Current Placement: Employee Relations

In my spare time I enjoy baking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Tell us about the culture at Centrica?

Centrica’s culture is centred around a purpose driven and value-based approach. They are committed to energising a greener, faire future for colleagues, customers, and communities. The work environment is one that is inclusive where every colleague is valued and can be themselves at work. Centrica is dedicated to empowering colleagues with future skills and building a more inclusive workforce to reflect the diversity of societies they serve. When thinking about the culture at Centrica three words come to mind: respect, flexibility, and inclusion. 

Do you have any top tips?

I would say research the company and understand Centrica’s role in the energy sector and its commitment to sustainability. Think about how your personal values and career aspirations align with the Centrica’s mission and culture. Finally, enjoy the application process and be yourself. Whilst the process is aimed at assessing whether you are a good fit for the role, it’s equally important for you to assess whether Centrica is a good fit for you. 

What does energising a greener fairer future mean to you in your role?

Energising a greener fairer future is not just a slogan, it is embedded in everything that we do and guides our actions. For me it means actively contributing to the creation of a sustainable and equitable workplace. In my previous placement as a people generalist for CES+ I have seen how integral our vision is in my day to day through work on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). In my current role as an employee relations manager, I see how this plays out in our policies and procedure where equity is at the heart of everything we do.

What is your proudest moment since working at the company?

In my first placement in CES+ I led on our DE&I strategy where I completed an inclusive workplace audit on all 3 CES+ locations. This opportunity allowed me to make a real tangible difference whilst working on something I am incredibly passionate about. Another highlight was my offshore training which is a sea survival weeklong training course that all colleagues need to complete before going Offshore.