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Licence and Accreditation Manager ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow From £72,000 + car allowance + bonus + healthcare Hybrid Working, Fixed Term Contract - 12 months Help us create a better future, quicker ScottishPower are hiring a...

Licence and Accreditation Manager

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

From  £72,000 + car allowance + bonus + healthcare

Hybrid Working, Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Help us create a better future, quicker

ScottishPower are hiring a Licence and Accreditation Manager to lead the accreditation process for SPHERE Energy Connect securing an IDNO licence for the business.

Reporting into the Head of IDNO, you will be responsible for managing the licence application process with Ofgem and all other regulatory and industry accreditations, as well as develop the necessary processes and procedures that will underpin how SPHERE Energy Connect will operate.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be accountable for delivering the Accreditation workstream in the implementation phase of SPHERE Connect’s strategic plan – designing, documenting, and implementing core business processes for the business’ successful launch which will invest significantly over the next 5 years.

Represent SPHERE Energy Connect when liaising with Ofgem and Industry Code Bodies, and provide guidance and advice to the business in Licence Conditions, Regulatory Obligations and Guaranteed Standards, in addition to future/new Licence requirements, Regulatory requirements, and market changes.

Play a lead role in understanding current political and regulatory policies and new policy developments, influencing Government and Regulators in a way that supports SPHERE Energy Connects strategic development plans and the wider IDNO market.

You’ll provide recommendations considering all relevant risks and ensure that the health and safety and environmental requirements are fully considered to ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice.

What you’ll bring

Educated to a degree level or equivalent in Business, Economics or Regulation and experience working in a Regulation and/or Compliance environment. Relevant operational experience in a highly regulated environment preferably utilities.

A change leader with experience in managing change initiatives and expert knowledge of:

  • Design and operation of distribution networks including substations and plant engineering at voltages below 33kV.
  • Construction and maintenance standards for distribution networks in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Engineering standards and specifications up to 33kV
  • Protection and plant commissioning up to 33kV.
  • The IDNO Regulatory environment including relevant outputs, industry codes and distribution legislation (ESQCR, Electricity Act, and Distribution Safety Rules)
  • Commitment to HSE and compliance

You’ll have an awareness and understanding of key IDNO business drivers and the external commercial context, and can operate in an environment of uncertainty to make sound decisions. Be able to manage a complex set of parallel and overlapping issues and to shape into actionable ideas and opportunities.

An exceptional communicator, with experience of dealing with Government and Regulatory bodies and demonstrable track record of effective communication including presenting both internally and externally at all levels.  You’ll have confidence challenging convention with strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and build relationships.

This role requires the ability to travel to different locations across the UK.

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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT 27th January 2025

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

January-28-2025

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