Senior Commercial Policy Specialist

1 month ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom ScottishPower Full time

Senior Commercial Policy Specialist

SPHQ, Glasgow or Prenton

Salary starting from £47,880 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 21 August 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

As a Senior Commercial Policy Specialist within the ScottishPower Distribution, business you will manage and support the development of commercial policies & strategies to fit a rapidly evolving landscape, whilst also ensuring compliance with Standard Licence Conditions. You will also be involved in the day-to-day management of a Contract & Connections Database for circa 4000 existing agreements/contracts, identifying associated liabilities and obligations and providing visibility to aid network planning and operation.

Additionally, they provide input to national codes (e.g., DCUSA, BSC), ensuring compliance with relevant Licence Conditions and industry standards.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Commercial Policy Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the development of key commercial policies and methodologies, spanning £1.2bn of connection offer activity, ensuring timely delivery, communication, and governance.
  • Assisting the delivery of relevant regulatory commitments & incentive performance (Ca. £2m p.a.)
  • Day to day management of a Contract Database for 4000 agreements / contracts, identifying associated liabilities and obligations and providing visibility to aid network planning and operation.
  • Providing input to develop commercial terms for bespoke contracts/agreements (value of £50m-£100m by 2028)
  • Day to day responsibilities of industry codes (e.g. BSC, DCUSA), to ensure licence compliance and obligations are met, and provide necessary input to any proposed Change Proposals.
  • Providing input and contribute to relevant government/industry groups to protect & improve the company's commercial & revenue interests.

What you'll bring

To be successful, you will have:

  • Knowledge and experience of contracts and commercial terms.
  • Experience of engaging with stakeholders in a regulated environment.
  • A track record of delivery, ideally in a relevant area of activity.
  • An understanding of effective partnership working with other utilities and organisations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, and persuasive skills.
  • High level analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a very diverse and demanding workload.
  • Pro-active with the ability to initiate investigations and, independently enhance policies and terms.
  • Good team player with the ability to build relationships (both internally and externally) and liaise with a wide range of teams of all levels.

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 Schemes
  • Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
  • Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases.
  • Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving.
  • Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
  • Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Access to Savesmart 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 .

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