Head of Energy Policy

Neoenergia; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Salary from £72,000 to £90,000 (subject to location and experience) per annum, 30% Bonus, Family Health Cover

Closing Date – 12 July 2023

Reporting to ScottishPower Renewables Policy and Regulation Director, responsibility for the management and development of sustainable and commercially viable energy policy in respect of renewable energy markets to enable deployment of offshore and onshore renewable energy projects in the UK and Irish markets, in support of ScottishPower Renewables’ onshore and offshore projects and growth ambitions across the UK and Ireland.

This senior role supports the coordination of energy policy developments across the Iberdrola Group by working with colleagues in ScottishPower and Iberdrola across policy, project delivery and operations primarily for onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV and battery storage but extending to the application and implementation of other policy, technology, innovation and market developments including hydrogen, heat and achieving Net Zero.

Lead and develop strategies and plan internally and externally at a senior level across the business (e.g. Policy and Regulation Director, SPR CEO, Managing Director -– Offshore, Managing Director - Onshore and SPR leadership team and senior business representatives) including key external industry groups and key external stakeholders to ensure SPR’s strategic direction influences and shapes existing and future energy policy.

What you’ll be doing

You will lead a team of 4+ Energy Policy Analysts supporting onshore and offshore energy policy matters across all technologies in UK and Ireland. Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of energy policy developments in respect of renewables in UK, NI and ROI markets while developing and implementing strategies for managing policy issues that will have a significant financial impact on SPR, principally in onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV and battery storage but extending to other technologies and market drivers.

We will look to you to lead market competitor analysis, renewable input to the development of ROC price forecast data and presentation of analysis to internal stakeholders while identifying and prioritising policy risks and opportunities in order to focus available resources where they will have greatest impact on SPR’s financial performance.

The Head of Energy policy will source, interpret and provide strategic energy market insight for SPR in respect of UK and Irish renewable markets, including the commercial implications of evolving policy and regulation.

You will have the ability to communicate effectively with and influence colleagues at all levels within Iberdrola / ScottishPower to ensure that key regulatory issues from SPR’s perspective are understood and appropriate resources are employed effectively to help achieve SPR’s objectives while developing and maintaining professional relationships with important regulatory, government and industry contacts so that SPR retains and develops the capability to influence.

What you’ll bring

You must have an expert understanding and knowledge of energy market environment (offshore/onshore) and application of policy and regulatory drivers influencing renewable energy deployment – in particular the Contract for Difference scheme and Capacity Market and potential options for reform of covered in the UK Government’s Review of Electricity Market Arrangements.

Expert knowledge and policy advocacy is required to:

• Influence CfD framework and supply chain policy to align with SPRs pipeline and growth plans
• Proposed Capacity Market reform to improve participation opportunity/risks for SPR assets and support increasing levels of renewables on the system
• Influence REMA to ensure future market arrangements support investment in renewables and increasing levels of renewables on the system
• Engage in transition from ROCs to Fixed Price Certificates
• Support develop SPR position on maximising economic impact (employment/supply chain) from onshore wind, repowering, solar to support advocacy for increased levels of deployment
• Support delivery of our Scotwind projects and future offshore projects / leasing and auction rounds
• Influence RESS/ORESS framework and other policy developments or support mechanisms in ROI/NI to align with SPR/Iberdrola’s growth plans in Ireland

You will have experience of creating and influencing change at a company and industry level and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and management to direct multifunction teams not in line, external and internal, to achieve SPR’s goals with the ability to assimilate and present detailed analysis of complex market environments, clearly noting opportunities and risk to inform strategic decisions.

Strong understanding of risk management in relation to markets, policy and transaction execution and management with an understanding of legal issues in relation to negotiation and transaction execution.

Experience of leading multi-million-pound transactions, extensive acquisition, negotiating experience supporting the evaluation, diligence, governance and presentation of appropriate opportunities.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• 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 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 [e-mail].

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.

Mobility Information

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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