Director, Group Taxation

Director Group Taxation

Glasgow

Salary:
Competitive bonus, car allowance, private medical insurance and more

Closing Date:
Wednesday 5th November 2025

Help us create a better future quicker

At Scottish Power we are committed to building a Net Zero future and our tax team is central to that mission. As Director of Group Taxation you will oversee our UK tax operations reporting directly to the General Counsel as part of the wider Legal Services team while also serving as a key member of the global Iberdrola Group tax function.

You’ll lead our UK tax function ensuring we manage tax risk, comply with Iberdrola’s Corporate Tax Policy and optimise our group tax position.

You’ll play a key role in commercial transactions and investment decisions helping shape the future of a major energy business. Whether your experience comes from industry or a senior consultancy background this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the UK’s energy transition and contribute to a more sustainable world.

You’ll inspire and guide a talented tax team supporting their development and ensuring we deliver on our annual objectives. Working at the heart of a UK tax group that includes around 30 subsidiary companies and joint ventures you’ll help manage significant ongoing capital investment over £2 billion annually across our networks, renewables and retail businesses.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the UK and global businesses and with external advisers, bringing your expertise to major transactions and projects that shape the future of a leading energy company.

You’ll keep up to date with the evolving tax landscape, identifying risks and opportunities, and you’ll build strong positive relationships with stakeholders including business teams, HMRC and auditors. You’ll always be looking for ways to drive improvements and efficiencies to help us stay ahead in a fast‑changing environment.

You’ll bring significant commercial tax experience and be adept at navigating the complexities inherent to large regulated organisations, preferably within the energy or utilities sector. Whether your background is in a senior consultancy position or industry role, you’ll hold a Chartered Tax Adviser and / or Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent). Your up‑to‑date knowledge of business taxes and tax reporting will be matched by your ability to interpret complex information and make sound decisions.

You’ll have a proven track record of leading and developing teams and will be a confident communicator able to explain tax matters clearly to a wide range of audiences. You’ll also bring a collaborative, flexible approach with the ability to plan, organise and deliver in a dynamic environment.

As well as a competitive salary reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme we’ll match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10 %.

At Scottish Power we believe it’s the little things that make a big difference. From supporting your family’s wellbeing to saving for your future and taking personal steps for climate action, our benefits are designed to help you do just that – so 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 technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – support your 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

Scottish Power is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all…