General Services

Job Description

You will serve as the strategic partner for General Services & Security on behalf of SP Energy Networks, developing and owning the commercial strategy for property, fleet and physical security across the network. Working with the Executive Team, you will set priorities and shape the strategic planning approach, ensuring every investment delivers measurable value for customers and communities.

You will collate, review and validate business cases from directors and teams across the organisation, prioritising needs and ensuring adequate resources from regulatory funding mechanisms are available. This involves providing clear reporting on programme performance, tracking risks, impacts and dependencies, while providing robust scrutiny of investment and delivery proposals to ensure efficient, value-focused outcomes.

You will build effective relationships across SP Energy Networks, Corporate Services and wider ScottishPower and Iberdrola stakeholders, preparing high-quality executive briefings, reports and presentations. Throughout, you will promote efficiency, continuous improvement and best practice across the organisation.

What you'll bring

You will be an experienced strategic or programme management professional with strong commercial awareness and the credibility to operate effectively at executive level. You must have proven experience structuring and solving complex business problems, with strong financial, commercial or operational capability and excellent evidence-based skills. Significant experience in programme management, investment office or assurance environments is required, along with the ability to engage and provide constructive scrutiny to senior stakeholders.

You will hold a relevant degree in business, finance or a related discipline, plus a Project Management or other relevant professional qualification, with a minimum of five years' post-qualified experience in a relevant role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, including high-quality presentation capability. You will demonstrate strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Political awareness, sound judgement and stakeholder awareness are crucial for success in this role. Knowledge of the UK utilities sector and SP Energy Networks value drivers would be beneficial.