Community Benefits Lead

Job Description

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 assist key business leads to identify and build relationships with stakeholders.

Being responsible for development and implementation of robust processes to embed Community Benefits framework into the business, you will bring consistency of approach across business areas in respect of community engagement.

Managing data and reporting, which ensure impact can be measured, you will be responsible for stakeholder communications, including newsletters, e-bulletins and relevant webpages relating to Community Benefits which are used to improve perceptions of the company amongst key stakeholder groups.

Supporting development and delivery of public information campaigns, which improve recognition, understanding and reputation of the company and understanding of Community Benefits, you will manage your own workload to update key stakeholder documents, including database and engagement plans, which are annually assured.

Managing own workload to prepare professionally designed presentations to be used across organisation, within specified branding guidelines, as required, you will also sit on, and lead relevant internal working groups for area, negotiating with external market research, creative and communications teams to devise plans for new work and to monitor delivery against business requirements.

What you'll bring

Educated to degree level in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), you will possess proven experience within Marketing or Communications, ideally within a regulated industry, with a strong understanding of the UK utilities market, stakeholder mapping and two-way communications strategies.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be proficient in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools, being able to demonstrate your ability to manage multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines.

Whats 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 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 [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.