Commercial Governance Specialist

Commercial Governance Specialist

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Salary starting from £39,240 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 28 February 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

During RIIO-ED2, SP Energy Networks are relying more than ever on new and innovative alternatives to traditional network solutions - this means we must think creatively about how we can use commercial solutions to solve network challenges, as well as innovative technical solutions, and about new ways to set up and manage our commercial and contractual relationships.

We will be contracting with customers to adjust their demand and generation flexibly within network design limits; we will be working hand-in-hand with local authorities and government to optimise energy and electricity infrastructure alongside local community planning; and we will be applying new affordable connection charging regimes to enable societies transition to Net Zero at least cost. And we must do all of this whilst protecting SPENs customers' and shareholders' interests - with sharp commercial acuity and a thorough understanding of the risks and opportunities of entering new and novel commercial arrangements.

You will be part of this journey by contributing to the development of initiatives, policies, products, and services whilst communicating policy and department initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

You will be joining our Commercial Governance team that supports commercial elements of our connections, manages key projects and regulatory mechanisms, provides process improvements and provides the heartbeat of our commercial operations.

As part of this team, you will:

• Assist with support in the development and implementation of an improved performance reporting system to allow visibility of critical milestones across our Transmission and Distribution Commercial Teams.

• Supports the sourcing, collation and report creation as well as the delivery of supporting governance arrangements

• Provides administrative support to manage, and monitor commercial risks and issues  that could impact our Customers and Stakeholders or delivery of our license obligations.

• Develops a robust reporting schedule which will provide timely KPI information for the Whole System and Commercial team and wider Stakeholders

• Gaining  industry experience through attendance at Working Groups / Industry Forums with support from senior staff.

• Support the rollout of industry change to affected SPEN business units ensuring best practise is adopted and implemented. Support major business changes across internal technical policy, and commercial policy; accurately reflecting changes as set by industry code and charging/code/licence updates. 

• Contribute to project communications and engagement with key stakeholders and customers, supporting the Head of Commercial Governance with implementation of all technical and commercial changes, including new governance models, and ensuring positive influencing at all levels: Iberdrola, SP Energy Networks Holdings Limited (SPENHL), SPEN Executive, and business as usual (BAU) organisation stakeholders. 

• Continuation of any applicable Operational Duties or Storm Roles as agreed with management.

• Organise and support workshops including Terms of Reference'  development and agreement

What you'll bring

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to support stakeholders in output tracking

• Understanding of project lifecycles and governance

• Working knowledge of Power BI

• An understanding of process improvement would be advantageous

• Strong analytical skills with ability to convey information to stakeholders

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team in a fast-paced department.

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 purposes

• 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

• 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 .