Policy Manager
Glasgow or Cambuslang
Salary from £54,400 plus up to 20% Annual Bonus, Car Allowance & Family Healthcare
Hybrid Working (2 days WFH)
Closing Date: 23 June 23
At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.
At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.
What you’ll be doing
As our Distribution Policy Manager you will contribute to the strategic direction of SPEN and ensure the relevant internal stakeholders are aware of changes to the external policy landscape that will impact and potentially shape our business goals. You will lead on the interpretation of complex policy issues to deliver in-depth analysis on the potential financial or operational impact on SPEN, alongside mitigation proposals.
Proactively representing SPEN’s interests on relevant policy issues, you will use both written and verbal communication and influencing skills on a routine basis by having responsibility for consultation responses, MPs letters and CEO briefings, industry Working Group membership and bilateral calls with government representatives and other key stakeholders.
What you’ll bring
Experienced within a policy or regulatory role, you will display ability to outline complex issues in a straightforward and succinct way. Managing internal and external stakeholders, you will be aware of interactions between multiple policy, legislative, and regulatory requirements and the implications of these for strategic business objectives.
With excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade effectively, you will possess a high level of analytical and numeracy skill, with the ability to prioritise and manage a very diverse and demanding workload.
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
* Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
* Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
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