EA Hub Asset Manager (FTC till end of 2027)

The EA Hub Asset Manager is a critical role in the O&M Department and sits within the UK Offshore Renewables Business, reporting to the Head of the UK Asset Management. The prime responsibility of this role is to manage key external stakeholders; ensuring all obligations are tracked and fulfilled. The Hub Asset Manager will establish productive working relationships with key stakeholders to support the operations of the UK offshore assets. They will also manage the Operation and Maintenance Agreement (OMA) and ensure the delivery of contract obligations as Service Provider. They will be a lead point of contact towards partners and will lead the associated governance processes for the operational assets. As the projects in the current pipeline transfer out of construction into operational phase the new entities and JV partner responsibilities will fall under this role. The role will act as a focal point for requests for financial and operational data and will manage requests for information from within ScottishPower and Iberdrola. The EA Hub Manager is responsible for managing the UK O&M Hub reporting framework, preparing executive reporting packs and internal O&M performance and governance reporting. The role will maintain a watching brief of competitor activities and market developments to identify opportunities and threats to feed into Continuous Improvement Initiatives and Digital Improvement Projects.

What you’ll be doing

The role will act as the primary lead for external stakeholder engagement, ensuring all reporting obligations are delivered in accordance with agreed timelines and contractual requirements. This includes maintaining transparent reporting to joint‐venture partners, overseeing compliance with Operations Management Agreements, negotiating OMA terms, and managing associated commercial activities to maximise the value of ScottishPower’s offshore assets. The postholder will lead and develop a dedicated team to ensure all operational, financial and non‐financial obligations are met to a consistently high standard. Working collaboratively with the wider Asset Management function and the UK O&M Hub, the role will coordinate monthly reporting for senior leadership, ensure consistent communication across departments, and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support effective governance and decision‐making. In addition, the role will oversee strategic resource planning across the UK Hub, including FTE analysis, recruitment reporting, and supporting budget development for various economic models. Responsibilities include reviewing PPA contracts for operational feasibility, managing the UK Hub Stakeholder Map, and representing the organisation through travel across the UK and Europe to attend meetings and site visits.

What you’ll bring

• Degree level qualification
• Previous experience working within the offshore wind sector, with a general appreciation of the construction and operational phases, and transition between both.
• Strong understanding of financial, commercial, and business principles and risk mitigation practices.
• Significant experience in managing and developing stakeholder relationships
• Pro-active person who anticipates issues and problems and puts into place effective strategies to manage these.
• Delivery focus and resilience to deal with the continually changing demands and time-pressures of the role.
• Sound relationship management skills and confidence working with Senior Management and Directors, both internally and externally.
• Strong influencing, interpersonal and change management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels – verbal and written
• Fluent in English.
• IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems
• Ability to combine professional and commercial expertise and co-ordinate the skills of others to achieve successful results.

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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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. ScottishPower is 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.