Head of Resources + Work Planning

Job Description

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN 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.

The Head of Resource and Work Planning within SP Distribution is responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplined team building and delivering the rolling 3 month district work programme, ensuring maximum productivity, effective planning of direct resources whilst integrating all concurrent activities to maximise outage value.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and maintain a robust and co-ordinated direct resource plan over a 3-month horizon, which integrates and prioritises the requirements of outage management, customer service, regulatory outputs, incentive mechanisms and health and safety legislation.
• Embrace and integrate asset stewardship values through effective delivery and associated data capture.
• Lead and drive continual performance improvement to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of system performance targets, management of system integrity and delivery of maintenance, construction and connections outputs.
• Deliver district resource plan outputs derived from financial, regulatory and business plan objectives whilst maximising return through incentive mechanisms, integrating and prioritising the requirements of outage management, customer service and health and safety legislation.
• Drive improvements in and accurately report on direct resource performance outputs relating to Customer Service, Productivity & Availability, Unit Cost and Health, Safety & Environment.
• Compliance with IBE/SPEN processes and procedures in line with business codes of practice.
• Develop and promote an exemplary safety culture and ensures that all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through all design/planning activities.
• Lead and manage teams to ensure each individual’s potential is fully developed and inspire a culture that ensures the delivery of business outputs.
• Develop formal resource training plan and lead liaison with L&D/HR to manage booking and delivery of training requirements for the team.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an individual with:

• Proven experience of managing, motivating, coaching and developing teams, utilising appropriate HR frameworks within a unionised environment.
• Expert planning and programme management skills and ability to match manpower requirements to future business needs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound judgement to determine options and solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with capability to manage and influence challenging discussions and situations.
• Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
• Understanding key business drivers and the external commercial context in which SP is operating.
• Proven regulatory and commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer service, operational delivery and financial performance.

To be successful, as a minimum you will demonstrate:

• Planning/Professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a comparable managerial and planning role
• Computer literacy

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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• 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 (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart 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.