Community Benefits Lead

Iberdrola Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Pension scheme – 10% company match

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycling to Work scheme

Discounts on shopping, leisure, travel

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, seeks a Community Benefits Lead in Glasgow to manage engagement across communities and funding areas. You will develop robust engagement processes, coordinate with local authorities and councils, and ensure funding opportunities align with community priorities.

You will also handle data reporting, prepare stakeholder materials, and support public information campaigns to enhance recognition of the programme.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Marketing, Communications, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in engagement, communications or community-facing programme delivery, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder mapping and local authorities engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the company’s Community Benefits framework and engage eligible communities.
• Develop and implement robust engagement processes across business areas.
• Manage data and reporting to measure impact and inform programme delivery.
• Prepare presentations and engagement materials within branding guidelines.
• Coordinate internal working groups with external partners for delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder mapping

Two-way communications strategies

Engagement with local authorities

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Digital communication tools

Education

Degree in Marketing/Communications/Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital communication tools

Job description

Community Benefits Lead

ScottishPower, St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD Salary from £45,400 with excellent benefits Hybrid Working Pattern 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Closing Date: 14th September 2026

Purpose

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Community Benefits team to deliver the company’s Community Benefits framework, worth over £100m over the next five years, you will act as the engagement lead for eligible communities, helping to build trusted relationships and ensure communities understand how funding can support local priorities. Being responsible for the development and implementation of robust engagement processes, you will support consistent delivery of Community Benefits Funding across business areas, with a particular focus on stakeholder mapping, proactive engagement, and community consultation activity linked to eligible funding areas. Managing data and reporting which ensure impact can be measured, you will maintain clear stakeholder records, community engagement plans and funding communication materials, ensuring local authorities, community councils, local MPs/MSPs and other key stakeholders are kept informed of relevant Community Benefit Funding opportunities and activity. Supporting the development and delivery of public information campaigns which improve recognition, understanding and reputation of the company, you will help plan and support community consultations, ensuring feedback from eligible communities and wider stakeholders is captured, understood and used to inform effective programme delivery. Managing your own workload to prepare professionally designed presentations and engagement materials within specified branding guidelines, you will also support and lead relevant internal working groups, working with external communications, research and engagement partners to develop plans, monitor delivery and ensure stakeholder activity is coordinated, accessible and aligned to business requirements.

What you’ll bring

Educated to degree level in Marketing, Communications, Community Development, Stakeholder Engagement or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), you will possess proven experience in engagement, communications or community-facing programme delivery, ideally within a regulated industry, with a strong understanding of stakeholder mapping, two-way communications strategies and working with local authorities, community councils and political stakeholders. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be confident engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, able to support community consultations, develop clear engagement materials and manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines. You will also be proficient in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.

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.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ 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 transmission 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 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re 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, 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 [e-mail] 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.

IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below September-15-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low‑emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.