Head of Transmission Commercial + Policy in Glasgow

Job Title Head of Transmission Commercial Policy

Location Glasgow

Salary From £72,400 up to 30% bonus, family health cover and car allowance.

Flexible Working Pattern

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.

Overview

As stated in SPEN’s RIIO‑T3 Business Plan, SP Transmission (SPT) will invest £10.6 billion to upgrade and grow our transmission network in Central and Southern Scotland by 2031. The Transmission Commercial team plays a key role in supporting SPEN to engage with our connecting customers and deliver the transmission network required to support Scottish and UK Government low‑carbon targets, while identifying and exploring new commercial opportunities for SPEN.

The Head of Transmission Commercial and Policy will lead a strong, high‑performing Commercial team, collaborating with teams across SPEN to deliver the transformation of Clean Power 2030 and Net Zero ambitions at a time of unprecedented structural and commercial policy reform across the industry. Working with key stakeholders including UK and Scottish Government, Ofgem, the National Energy System Operator (NESO), network operators and our current and future connecting customers across SPEN’s transmission network.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead an excellent, high‑performing team of 16 FTE with 3 first‑line reports through a period of significant industry change and reform (connections reform and the commencement of the RIIO‑T3 price control framework).
• Influence and challenge the ongoing industry‑wide review of the connections framework and wider commercial policy and code changes, identifying commercial opportunities in SPEN’s interests.
• Ensure that the Commercial team and other relevant teams across SPT have the support resources, processes and systems in place to deliver and implement the connections reform changes and new enduring connections model in a timely manner for our connecting customers.
• Develop an enhanced customer liaison function across SPT for customers connecting to the transmission network, ensuring all customers receive first‑class customer service throughout their connections journey with SPT.
• Prepare the team for the introduction of the RIIO‑T3 price control (commencing in April 2026), ensuring the relevant resources, priorities and governance procedures are in place for SPEN to deliver its commercial obligations and outputs in a timely and coordinated manner.
• Support the ongoing development and career progression of the 3 first‑line reports, and support the ongoing development and wellbeing of the Commercial team during a period of significant reform.

What you’ll bring

• Economics, policy or legal related degree desirable.
• Extensive energy policy or regulatory experience essential.
• Self‑motivated, driven individual with proven leadership skills to identify and deliver the priorities of the Transmission Commercial team during a time of significant industry change.
• Ability to communicate complex commercial concepts to both commercial and non‑commercial audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience negotiating and agreeing contractual terms and conditions within the energy sector.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges and apply innovative thinking where necessary.
• Numerically articulate with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to consult others within the business, resolve differences and present a common agreed perspective.
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade effectively.
• A track record of delivery ideally in a relevant area of activity.

Benefits and support

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
• £36 days annual leave.
• Holiday purchase to extend annual leave.
• Share schemes.
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
• Technology vouchers.
• Electric vehicle schemes.
• 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 (4× salary).
• Access to SaveSmart financial wellbeing support.
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 10% (double match).

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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 us.

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 across Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England. We operate over 4,000 km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network, connecting infrastructure such as wind farms into the electricity system. This is a role that puts us at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed for 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 we 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.

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