Programadministrator

Job Description

At ScottishPower, our people are our strongest asset. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is naturally proactive, and enjoys working with others to get things done. If you're a self-starter who's confident chasing up actions, keeping teams on track, and making sure things run smoothly - we want to hear from you.

This Programme Administrator role is key to supporting our Central & Fife Distribution District (SPD). You'll be the go-to person for coordinating programme activities, ensuring deadlines are met, and helping the team stay organised and focused. While some technical systems are used, we're looking for someone with great communication, organisation, and initiative.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating and producing management reports across delivery activities (e.g. financials, workload plans, outstanding actions)
• Preparing information for scorecards and reviews (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Monitoring compliance across systems and processes (Salesforce, PPM, SAP)
• Supporting the weekly work programme with District staff and Team Leaders
• Reviewing and reporting on audits (behavioural, framework partner, self-monitors)
• Managing project milestones and metering flows for connections/disconnections
• Being a key member of the District team, contributing to a positive and productive working environment
• Maintaining high quality standards and supporting health, safety and environmental compliance

What you'll bring

• Strong planning and organising skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence working across teams and following up on actions
• Solid administrative experience in a busy environment
• Familiarity with business IT systems (training can be provided)
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with SAP, IRIS, VPB scheduling, AIS, CCT and related systems.
• Understanding of Energy Networks policies and practices
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills

Minimum Criteria

• Experience in a multi-stranded project support/co-ordination role or equivalent
• General understanding of Investment, Customer Connections and Construction activities within energy distribution networks.
• Computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office suite)

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 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 [email protected].

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.