Lead Analyst

** Lead Regulation Analyst
**** Glasgow
* *** Salary starting £63,200 to £79,000
**** Flexible Hybrid Working
**** Closing Date:  18/10/2026
***** Help us create a better future, quicker
*** With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the Scottish Power Group, look to invest over £10bn in projects our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030.  The Transmission Regulation and Policy team will play key roles in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets by guiding and shaping the policy landscape in which Transmission networks operate to achieve Government, Ofgem and the Electricity System Operator (ESO) targets.
*** What you’ll be doing
*** As a Lead Analyst, you will lead aspects of SPEN’s regulatory strategy for delivering over £10bn investment in our transmission network, identifying opportunities for SP Energy Networks to deliver for our stakeholders.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, industry and the regulator, you will develop SPEN’s plans for future regulatory price controls leading on distinct policy and regulatory projects. Advancing and developing SPEN’s regulatory strategy, including preparing responses to relevant industry consultations and supporting SP Transmission to develop and delivery it’s regulatory framework.

You will keep up to date on key regulatory and policy issues and communicate them internally at pace to keep the business informed of wider industry and regulatory activities.
* Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* * Interpret complex regulatory areas.
* Lead discreet and strategic regulatory projects.
* Act as Subject Matter Expert of key regulatory areas which pose the most significant risk and/or opportunity to SPT.
* Proactively providing lobbying/messaging within SPEN’s Regulatory Strategy and advocacy plans.
* Develop and lead key regulatory areas of price control, including regulatory narrative required as part of price control submissions.
* Lead on lobbying and engaging with Ofgem, other external stakeholders and governance groups on all economics related matters.
*** What you’ll bring**
* * Previous experience must include economics, regulation, commercial or policy roles preferably within the energy sector. Other equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
* Ability to prioritise and manage a very diverse and demanding workload - as a Lead Analyst you will have the independent and initiative to lead your own project work with limited supervision.
* Ability to collaborate and influence multiple stakeholders at all levels including senior stakeholder– both internal and external.
* Ability to work across teams and functions across SPEN and the regulatory and policy team.
* Excellent written and oral communication skill.
* Strong analytical and numeracy skills to make strong evidence-based cases to influence regulatory and policy outcomes.
* Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word Skills (all packages), experience with responsible use of Artificial Intelligence tool will be advantageous.
* A track record of delivery, ideally in a relevant area of activity.
*** 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 Scottish Power, 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…