Senior Analyst in Glasgow

ScottishPower Energy Networks is driving a major transformation as we prepare for the RIIO‑ED3 price control period (2028–2033). We’re looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electricity distribution. This is your chance to influence strategy, policy, and performance at the heart of the UK’s energy transition.

What you’ll be doing

We’re seeking a Distribution Policy Analyst to help define the future of electricity distribution and drive meaningful change across our networks. In this pivotal role, you’ll analyse complex data, craft forward‑looking policy proposals, and support strategic decision‑making that underpins SPEN’s regulatory success, commercial performance, and long‑term vision. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you’ll ensure our policy positions are evidence‑based, innovative, and aligned with business priorities—making a direct impact on how we deliver smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy systems.

• Support the development and delivery of SPEN’s regulatory strategy, including preparing robust consultation responses and ensuring SP Distribution meets its regulatory obligations.
• Provide input on ad‑hoc regulatory and policy matters raised by the Distribution Policy Manager.
• Contribute to any CMA or Judicial Review appeals processes as required.
• Monitor the regulatory landscape by reviewing relevant publications and attending external events, reporting key insights to the Distribution Regulation team.
• Work with the Distribution Policy Manager to lead and support engagement with Ofgem, external stakeholders, and governance groups on priority regulatory issues.
• Support SPEN’s distribution policy strategy for ED3, delivering high‑quality analysis and guidance to inform the ED3 business plan and ensure alignment with emerging regulatory expectations.
• Track and interpret policy developments related to electricity distribution and the ED3 price control, influencing outcomes through participation in Ofgem and industry working groups.
• Assist the business in preparing clear, evidence‑based regulatory submissions, including consultation responses, reopeners, and policy briefings, ensuring positions are well‑reasoned and strategically aligned.

What you’ll bring

• The ability to outline complex issues in a straightforward and succinct way is essential.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc).
• Well organised to support working across multiple key policy areas.
• Experience from a regulation, policy, economics, commercial or code’s role is preferred.
• Experience in electricity networks or the wider energy sector is preferred.

You will work with, collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders at all levels – both internal and external including wider industry stakeholders, you will display excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade effectively. You will be able to prioritise and manage a very diverse and demanding workload.

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 SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s 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 Distribution network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2045. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our Distribution 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, you’ll 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 careers@scottishpower.com.

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.