Community Benefits Lead

Responsibilities

• Deliver the company's Community Benefits framework worth over £100m over the next five years by assisting key business leads to identify and build relationships with stakeholders
• Develop and implement robust processes to embed the Community Benefits framework into the business, bringing consistency of approach across business areas in respect of community engagement
• Manage data and reporting to ensure impact can be measured, and be responsible for stakeholder communications including newsletters, e-bulletins and relevant webpages
• Support development and delivery of public information campaigns to improve recognition, understanding and reputation of the company and understanding of Community Benefits

This role helps create sustainable electricity networks that support renewable energy growth and community development, directly contributing to Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044 by investing in transmission infrastructure and community benefits.

• Educated to degree level in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience within Marketing or Communications, ideally within a regulated industry
• Strong understanding of the UK utilities market, stakeholder mapping and two-way communications strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Salary from £44,000 with excellent benefits including:

• 36 days annual leave with holiday purchase option
• Pension scheme with double matching up to 10% company contribution
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options for dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Financial wellbeing support
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts

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. They operate electricity networks in Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and North West England, investing over £5.5 billion in transmission networks to support renewable energy growth.