Overview

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team 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.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

Act as a subject matter expert on key sustainability topics, supporting the development and delivery of the SP Energy Networks Sustainability Strategy and Distribution and Transmission Business Plans. The role leads the coordination and delivery of the Supply Chain and Social Sustainability agenda, managing projects, initiatives, and management systems to ensure SPEN meets its environmental, social, and economic sustainability commitments.

  • Support the Sustainability Lead in delivering and tracking the Sustainability Strategy and associated commitments across Distribution and Transmission Business Plans.
  • Maintain end-to-end oversight of actions within your specialist area, ensuring progress against milestones and targets. This includes leading activity, coordinating inputs from others, identifying risks, slippage or gaps, and proposing corrective actions to the SPEN executive team.
  • Act as a recognised subject matter expert, providing authoritative technical advice and insight to senior leaders.
  • Monitor emerging sustainability issues, policy and best practice, translating these into practical, value-led plans and interventions for the business.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring stakeholder and regulatory perspectives inform investment and operational decision-making.
  • Work collaboratively with Transmission and Distribution teams to embed sustainability outcomes into business-as-usual activities.
  • Co-develop clear, measurable sustainability targets, goals and delivery plans for your specialist area, ensuring alignment with regulatory, stakeholder and organisational expectations.
  • Lead the production of robust monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for your areas of responsibility.
  • Develop and promote clear, engaging sustainability communications and key messages, both internally and externally.
  • Respond to consultations relevant to your areas of specialism, representing SP Energy Networks’ position and interests.
  • Support the development of a long-term sustainability and environmental responsibility culture, embedding responsible business practices across Energy Networks activities.
  • Work closely with operational, investment, licence and corporate teams, including designing and delivering appropriate training, awareness and coaching.
  • Actively contribute to and support the wider sustainability agenda through participation in internal and external working groups.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector developments, regulation and best practice within your specialist area(s).
  • Lead standing and ad-hoc working groups on sustainability issues as required.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across SP and Iberdrola to support wider group sustainability objectives.

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or significant directly relevant professional experience.
  • Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in sustainability, environmental management or business management.
  • Strong technical expertise and practical experience in one or more sustainability specialisms, specifically Supply Chain and Social Sustainability
  • Knowledge of sustainability challenges and requirements affecting critical infrastructure and/or electricity network operators.
  • In-depth understanding of current and emerging sustainability legislation, policy and industry best practice.
  • Proven experience delivering complex projects and/or strategies on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering cross-business activity, working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with evidence of achieving positive outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information for non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical capability, with a rigorous approach to data management and performance reporting.
  • Membership of IEMA and/or Chartered Environmentalist or actively working towards.

Minimum Criteria

  • Degree-level qualification, preferably in an environmental discipline, and/or significant directly relevant experience within the sustainability sector.
  • Strong sector and technical knowledge, with demonstrable expertise in one or more sustainability topics outlined in the role description.

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.

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