Commercial Policy Manager

Commercial Policy Manager

Glasgow HQ or Prenton

Salary, £58,400 - £73,000 per annum

Bonus up to 20%

Family Cover Private Medical Insurance

Perk Car Allowance

Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker 

As the Commercial Policy Manager, you'll provide commercial oversight and management of all distribution commercial policies & strategies ( £1.2bn offers p.a. across all voltages) in a rapidly evolving landscape. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial skills and experience within the electricity distribution industry.

What you'll be doing 

• Manage a multi-functional cross discipline Commercial Policy team, with responsibility for ensuring policy, processes & governance.  Capture, resolve and communicate solutions to key emerging commercial challenges, alongside traditional network commercial challenges.
• Lead the development of key commercial policies and methodologies, spanning £1.2bn of connection offer activity, ensuring timely delivery, communication, and governance.
• Lead on embedding regulatory changes, rapidly changing regional policies, and other key emerging issues.
• Manage delivery of relevant regulatory commitments & incentive performance (Ca. £2m p.a.)
• Develop & implement a Contract Database for 4000 agreements / contracts, managing associated liabilities and obligations and providing visibility to aid network planning and operation.
• Lead and negotiate commercial terms for bespoke contracts / agreements (value of £50m-£100m by 2028)
• Undertake role of Distribution Connection Use of System (DCUSA) Agreement Contract Manager, delegating responsibility as required to ensure licence compliance and protect & improve the company's commercial and revenue interests in relation to proposed Change Proposals.
• Manage relevant government/industry groups to protect & improve the company's commercial & revenue interests,

What you'll bring 

• Advanced 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
• High level business planning, financial awareness and strategic thinking;
• Effective at leading and managing change in a complex environment and creating a culture of engagement and positivity
• Excellent written and oral communication, and persuasive skills;
• High impact influencing skills;
• High level analytical skills and advanced mathematical abilities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a very diverse and demanding workload;

Minimum Criteria  

• Advanced 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

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 
• 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.