Energy Data Lead

Energy Data Lead

ScottishPower HQ Glasgow

Salary starting from 53280 plus excellent benefits

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date: 28 May 2025

Help us create a better future quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working towards achieving our RIIOT2 and RIIOED2 ambitions to provide a safe and reliable service which delivers Net Zero ambitions builds a trusted relationship with our customers and stakeholders and builds a digital and data driven workforce of the future.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a lead role in the data transformation of the Energy Industry as part of our newly created Network Data & Intelligence function. This is a new position in response to the everevolving way we use data recognising that development and external sharing of our data and information will be a key enabler in the transition to Net Zero.

In this role you will be responsible for leading a programme of work to ensure that our customers and stakeholders have access to the data and information they need to realise their ambitions. You will develop a detailed understanding of our data so that you can work with our customers and stakeholders to determine what data can be provisioned to fulfil their requirements whilst ensuring that appropriate controls are in place to protect sensitive information. You will include work with our datasets and our Data Owners to analyse information develop insights improve the quality and to identify synergies across various datasets which can then be developed into tools and visualisations in conjunction with our Data Transformation Team.

In this process you will be supporting the development of our framework for data sharing which will include engagement with external actors such as Ofgem and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to ensure that our data is developed and shared with the principles of Data Security and Cyber security. This will also require you to influence internal Data Owners ensuring that they understand the principles of data triage risk assessment and Data Best Practice all of which are evolving areas within the industry and you will have the unique opportunity to develop this framework and support the implementation of the programme of work across our business.

What youll be doing

• Develop and realise an endtoend data sharing strategy ensuring that we learn from industry best practice and maximise the unique offerings from our internal data provision.

• Lead in the development of our data sharing framework including the definition of our data triage process our risk assessment process and ensure that the principles of Data Security and Cyber Security are fully considered.

• Collaborate with various parties across the organisation including Data Owners Data Transformation team Business Transformation team and IT to ensure that our data assets and our data framework is implemented and realised across the organisation.

• Develop a detailed understanding of SPEN open data so that you can support our customers and stakeholders with identifying what data meets their needs.

• Work closely with our programme of development across our Open Data Portal identifying and feeding in requirements to improve offerings which align with the needs of the datasets and ensuring we are delivering in line with Data Best Practice.

• Engage with our stakeholders across the industry through attendance at industry events to seek opportunities to deliver best in class data offerings.

• Prepare executive materials and industry submissions ensuring that the work being completed by SPEN is fully reflected and recognised.

• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholdersand establish effective working relationships with SPEN staff and management teams across the business.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in mathematics engineering statistics or similar preferred

• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.

• Proven experience in data and statistical analysis.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and time management skills.

• Experience in preparing analysis reports and presentations for senior management.

• Numerically articulate with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems and challenges involving consultation with others in the business resolving differences and presenting a common agreed perspective.

What Youll Bring:

• Proactive adaptable and passionate about delivering highquality actionable data.

• Ability to quickly understand a range of complex data and the issues it may present.

• Strong communication skills to articulate objectives and deliver projects with multiple milestones.

Whats 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 well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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. Thats 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 purchases

• 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 Smartsave 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 worlds 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 Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that makeup the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously. Were 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 largescale business like ours so whatever your background youll 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 pregnancyrelated support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

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.

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