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Lead Sustainability Specialist - (Carbon and Circular Economy)

Iberdrola – In-person, Cambuslang, Scotland, GB

Support the Sustainability Manager in delivering, implementing, and managing the Sustainability Strategy within SP Transmission, aligned with the T3 business plan. Provide subject‑specific expertise in the development and integration of Decarbonisation & Circularity initiatives across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Performance Monitoring: Support the Sustainability Manager in tracking progress against Decarbonisation & Circularity delivery plans, identify delays or gaps, report to the Executive Team, and propose remedial actions.
• Embedding Sustainability Culture: Assist in developing a long‑term sustainability culture across SPT by working closely with operational, investment, and corporate teams, and contribute to training, awareness initiatives, and coaching.
• Project Delivery: Manage decarbonisation & circularity projects to improve environmental performance and strengthen SPT’s reputation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Promote the sustainability agenda by providing comprehensive support to internal and external stakeholders and representing SPT in working groups.
• Leadership in Working Groups: Lead both standing and ad‑hoc working groups focused on specific sustainability topics, collaborating with SPEN, SP, Iberdrola and external partners.
• Technical Expertise: Provide research and analysis to support the Sustainability and Community Engagement Director and the Sustainability Manager, translating emerging issues into actionable plans.
• Strategic Innovation: Identify areas requiring additional action to meet sustainability goals and propose solutions through process improvements or adoption of new technologies.

What you’ll bring

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, ideally complemented by or working towards a postgraduate qualification in sustainability, environmental management, or business management.
• Strong awareness of sustainability requirements specific to electricity network operators.
• Proven experience in leading specialist teams and delivering cross‑functional initiatives across the business.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise, negotiate, and influence stakeholders at senior levels.
• In‑depth understanding of current developments and emerging trends within the sustainability agenda.
• Robust technical expertise in one or more key sustainability areas (sustainable design, planning policy, waste management, carbon and energy, responsible sourcing, water, biodiversity, building certification).
• Skilled in training and coaching, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and a rigorous approach to data management and interpretation.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary reviewed annually, with up to 15% bonus and private medical care.
• Double match of pension contribution up to 10%.
• 36 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Share schemes, payroll giving, and charity matched funding.
• Technology vouchers and electric vehicle schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
• Healthcare benefit options, including dental, private medical, health cash plan, and annual health assessments.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial well‑being support.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure, restaurants, gym memberships, and travel insurance.

Inclusion and Equality

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.

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