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Risk & Assurance Lead

Iberdrola


Job Location:

Cambuslang - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job TitleRisk & Assurance Lead

LocationCambuslang

SalaryFrom 55200 up to 15% bonus and health cover

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future quicker

The role of the Risk & Assurance Lead sits within the SPT Performance & Reporting teamreporting to the Enterprise Performance & Planning Manager. They are primarily responsible for ensuring that SPT has an effectively designed andoperatingconsolidatedrisk framework in place. The roleis responsible fordefining and implementingan appropriate risk-basedprioritisation model and providing sufficient assurance over strategic business risks to Executive Management and the SPT Managing Director

The Risk & Assurance Lead is also responsible for managing the business interface with key stakeholders including risk functions within SPT PMOs the SPEN Enterprise Risk Partner and Network Planning & Regulation ensuring proactive visibility of relevantenterprise risks.

Whatyoullbe doing

As Risk & Assurance Lead you willbe responsible fordeveloping andmaintainingthe risk management framework across SP Transmission ensuring a consistent and effective approach to risk identificationassessmentand governance. Working closely with stakeholders across the business you willconsolidateproject and operational risks into a strategic view providing insight and assurance to senior leaders and supporting informed decision-making.

You will lead the production of risk reporting and assurance activities across the portfolio ensuring risks and opportunities are accurately quantified managed and escalated where. The role will involve chairing risk forumsdeliveringrisk-based reviews and assurance programmes and driving action plans that strengthen controls improve performance and support successful project delivery.

As the key interface with Enterprise Risk Network Planning &Regulationand the wider SPEN risk community you will ensure alignment with SPEN and Iberdrola standards whilemaintainingawareness of emerging industry risks. You will champion continuous improvement embedding best practice risk and assurance processes that enhance resiliencegovernanceand business performance across the organisation.

Whatyoullbring

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in commercial/business subject such as economics finance risk or numeric degree

  • Prior experience of risk management in a regulatory capacity or other related field complimented by past audit or consulting experience

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills including QSRA / QCRA methodologies.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate/influence

  • Competence in Microsoft Office Applications

  • Experience in IT Systems namely advanced risk management software

  • Ability to work with limited supervision and to interact across all levels of management and executive

  • Ability to design new process and frameworks while supporting implementation of these across a business unit.

  • Understanding and knowledge of energy markets and the regulatory drivers and risks affecting operation of a Transmission Network.

  • Excellent presentation skills with experience in dealing with senior management.

  • Ability to effectively lead teams (not necessarily in line) and work in cross functional teams.

  • Exceptionally proactive nature with the ability to innovate and challenge in recognition and support of the business model in which SPT isoperating.

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for yourfutureand 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.Thatswhy 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 optionsincluding:Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments

  • Life Assurance (4x salary)

  • Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

  • Plusshopping 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 theNorth Westof England. Weoperateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.Itsa role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. Andweretaking it very seriously.

Wereinvesting >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 linksto the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your backgroundyoullfit 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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