Lead Sustainability Specialist

ScottishPower

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Base: £55,200 to £69,000; bonus/equity: up to 15% ...
Regulated infrastructure or utilities context
Cross-business sustainability programme leadership
Director-level influence and negotiation skills
This role provides system-wide leadership to ensure SP Energy Networks meets its regulated sustainability commitments across Transmission and Distribution licences

Job Summary

  • This role provides system-wide leadership to ensure SP Energy Networks meets its regulated sustainability commitments across Transmission and Distribution licences.
  • The position involves translating the Sustainable Business Strategy into deliverable plans while leading cross-business working groups through influence rather than hierarchical authority.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary up to £69,000, a 15% annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including double-matched pension contributions.

Matching Summary

This role provides system-wide leadership to ensure SP Energy Networks meets its regulated sustainability commitments across Transmission and Distribution licences.

Salary

Base: £55,200 to £69,000; Bonus/Equity: Up to 15% annual bonus; Benefits: Private healthcare, pension match up to 10%, 36 days leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Regulated infrastructure or utilities context
  • Cross-business sustainability programme leadership
  • Director-level influence and negotiation skills
  • Robust evidence and audit trail management
  • Future price control horizon planning

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Iberdrola sustainability forums
  • Background in renewable energy transition
  • Ability to translate complex issues for non-technical audiences
  • Succession planning and skills development expertise

Key Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification in relevant discipline
  • Extensive experience leading complex sustainability programmes
  • Deep understanding of regulated utility sustainability requirements
  • Proven ability to challenge at Director level

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the UK; citizenship required if not a citizen

Sponsorship: available

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