Description

The Policy Manager interprets complex economic issues, analyses financial and operational impacts, and proposes mitigations. They also provide economic lobbying and represent SPEN to Ofgem and Government, overseeing price control, licence and code development, and ad‑hoc information requests.

Key duties include maintaining the distribution licence records, analysing policy and data to inform regulatory positions, monitoring the external regulatory environment, developing responses to consultations, and creating regulatory narratives for price‑control submissions. The manager also supports the Head of Strategic Engagement on CMA or judicial review inputs.

• Maintain distribution licence records and monitor key deadlines.
• Analyse data and policy documents to provide qualitative and quantitative evidence for regulatory positions.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting the licence and communicate impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Lead responses to consultations, incorporating technical input from business contacts.
• Develop regulatory narratives for price‑control submissions aligned with strategic goals.
• Represent SPEN with Ofgem and Government on price control, licence, and code matters.
• Support the Head of Strategic Engagement on CMA and judicial review inputs.

Requirements

Candidates must have policy or regulatory experience, preferably within engineering, utilities or local authority, and be self‑motivated with the ability to work independently. Experience engaging with regulators, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent written and oral communication with influencing ability are essential. A proven delivery record in a relevant area is also required.

• Policy or regulatory experience, ideally in engineering, utilities or local authority.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven stakeholder and regulator engagement experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and oral communication with influencing capability.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results in a relevant field.

Benefits

The Networks Government Policy Manager role is based at ScottishPower HQ in Glasgow, offering a hybrid working pattern. The permanent full‑time position provides a salary of £61,600–£77,000 plus up to 20 % bonus, family health cover and a car allowance. Applications close on 21 January 2026.

ScottishPower offers a competitive salary reviewed annually, double‑matched pension contributions up to 10 %, and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees receive 36 days of annual leave, a Holiday Purchase scheme, share schemes, payroll giving, technology vouchers, EV schemes, cycle‑to‑work, transport season tickets, and a range of health and wellbeing options including dental, private medical, health cash plan and life assurance at four times salary. Additional perks include financial‑wellbeing support and discounts on shopping, leisure and travel.

• Salary £61,600–£77,000 plus up to 20 % bonus.
• Car allowance and family health cover.
• Double‑matched pension contributions up to 10 %.
• 36 days annual leave plus Holiday Purchase scheme.
• Share schemes, payroll giving, technology vouchers and EV schemes.
• Cycle‑to‑work, public transport season ticket loans.
• Dental, private medical, health cash plan, life assurance (4× salary) and wellbeing support.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance