General Services + Security BP

Job title - General Services & Security Business Partner

Location - SPHQ Glasgow; other SP Energy Networks locations will be considered (with some UK travel as required)

Salary benefits : From 76800 per annum up to 30% bonus car allowance private family medical insurance & other excellent benefits

Closing date: 26.06.2026

Help us create a better future quicker

SP Energy Networks is building the electricity network of the future one that supports the transition to net zero while delivering safe reliable and affordable energy for customers. The General Services & Security Business Partner role sits at the heart of this transformation within our Integrated Planning & Performance function. This high-profile position offers ownership of the commercial strategy for property fleet and physical security across SP Energy Networks working directly with the CEO Executive Team and Corporate Services to shape strategic priorities and drive informed choices across a purpose-driven organisation that invests over 6m every working day in our net zero journey.

What youll be doing

You will serve as the strategic partner for General Services & Security on behalf of SP Energy Networks developing and owning the commercial strategy for property fleet and physical security across the network. Working with the Executive Team you will set priorities and shape the strategic planning approach ensuring every investment delivers measurable value for customers and communities.

You will collate review and validate business cases from directors and teams across the organisation prioritising needs and ensuring adequate resources from regulatory funding mechanisms are available. This involves providing clear reporting on programme performance tracking risks impacts and dependencies while providing robust scrutiny of investment and delivery proposals to ensure efficient value-focused outcomes.

You will build effective relationships across SP Energy Networks Corporate Services and wider ScottishPower and Iberdrola stakeholders preparing high-quality executive briefings reports and presentations. Throughout you will promote efficiency continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation.

What youll bring

You will be an experienced strategic or programme management professional with strong commercial awareness and the credibility to operate effectively at executive level. You must have proven experience structuring and solving complex business problems with strong financial commercial or operational capability and excellent evidence-based skills. Significant experience in programme management investment office or assurance environments is required along with the ability to engage and provide constructive scrutiny to senior stakeholders.

You will hold a relevant degree in business finance or a related discipline plus a Project Management or other relevant professional qualification with a minimum of five years post-qualified experience in a relevant role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary including high-quality presentation capability. You will demonstrate strong planning organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Political awareness sound judgement and stakeholder awareness are crucial for success in this role. Knowledge of the UK utilities sector and SP Energy Networks value drivers would be beneficial.

Whats in it for you

As well as an attractive 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
• Equity Plans
• 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 assistance
• 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 .

Due to the level of this position successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks and any offer is subject to passing such checks.

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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