Networks Government Policy Manager

Networks Government Policy Manager

Location: ScottishPower HQ Glasgow. With hybrid working pattern (office & home)

Salary from 61600 - 77000 bonus (up to 20%) family health cover and car allowance

Permanent / Full Time

Closing date: 21st January 2026

Help us create a better future quicker!

SP EnergyNetworks (SPEN) part of the ScottishPower Group are investing over 5bn in transmission projects across our network by 2030 to deliver ambitious Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets. The Policy Manager will contribute to the strategic direction of SPT (Transmission) and SPD (Distribution) and ensure that the business remains compliant with regulatory obligations as we work to achieve our business goals.

The Policy Manager leads on the interpretation of complex economic issues to deliver in-depth analysis on the potential financial or operational impact on SPEN alongside mitigation proposals.

Whilst proactively providing economic lobbying/messaging within SPENs Regulatory Strategy and advocacy plans the Policy Manager will also be a SPEN representative for Ofgem or Government leading on Price Control oversight of Licence and Codes development and all ad hoc requests for information.

What youll be doing

• Maintain the distribution licence and records of all key changes including monitoring deadlines and providing strategic input where required.
• Leading on interpreting and analysing data and policy documents providing qualitative and quantitative evidence to inform our regulatory policy positions and leading on relevant regulatory engagement with Ofgem.
• Monitor the external regulatory environment for key changes affecting the distribution licence in the UK and assess impact of any changes on the business communicating to key internal stakeholders on a timely basis.
• Lead on developing responses to relevant consultations working with relevant business contacts to provide technical/ specialist input where needed.
• Ensure awareness of key updates and ensure alignment on key messaging including key documents and any relevant consultations.
• Lead on development of any regulatory narrative required as part of price control submissions and ensure overall submission is aligned to strategic goals.
• Supporting the Head of Strategic Engage Government Policyon any regulatory inputs to CMA or Judicial Review processes

What youll bring

• Policy or Regulatory experience essential (ideally within engineering utilities industry or local authority)
• Self-motivated and driven individual competent at managing own workload with limited supervision.
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders and regulator in a regulated environment;
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel PowerPoint and Word Skills (all packages)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the abilities to influence and persuade effectively
• A track record of delivery ideally in a relevant area of activity

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 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 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 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. 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 large-scale 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 pregnancy-related 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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