Job Description

Technical Application Consultant

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Salary circa \xc2\xa360,000 plus up to 15% bonus and healthcare cover.

Flexible and Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 31 January 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

This is an exciting time to join SP Energy Networks (SPEN) as an Application Consultant. We are working to transform and develop our Digitalisation Strategy to improve services for our customers and stakeholders whilst working towards the UK\xe2\x80\x99s Net Zero target!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career and start their journey with SPEN. This position will support you to develop and improve your People Management skills while still operating at a technical level.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing

Create and maintain the models, templates and frameworks that will be used by the rest of the team in the implementation of the business requirements.

Define effective application solution designs on IT projects up to \xc2\xa35m.

Make application design decisions that satisfy both local and Global requirements.

Be responsible for working within the framework of IT applications which includes, Data Analysis solutions, Customer Service Digital solutions, and other Emerging Digital technologies.

Ensure that Applications Analysts are familiar with the design decisions and that they have been ratified with the Transformation Architecture & Strategy team.

Lead a team of up to 5 Application Analysts and Application Administrators to deliver and support solutions. This may include external contractors.

Provide expert advice to Transformation teams & projects and contribute to global/local definition of strategy, standards and procedures,

Develop into detailed solutions designs in collaboration with the Architecture & Strategy team.

Review financial cost assumptions regarding proposed solutions, making sure they are valid, justified and challenged as appropriate.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

Highly developed problem solving and delivery skills

Ability to analyse complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions, and manage projects to delivery and into support.

Excellent communication skills, with an ability to distil technical issues into a form that can be digested by non-technical managers

The ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders locally and globally.

Experience of operating in a matrix management model and of managing a team comprising a combination of internal and external resources.

Minimum Criteria

Extensive experience of Application development in an organisation of similar scope and scale to ScottishPower

Previous Solutions Application Design experience in a global organisation

Significant experience in working with external vendors to define application solutions.

The ability to collaborate with various external providers, to complete proof of concept exercises and run innovation projects you can make a real impact for the business.

Sound experience and understanding of Application challenges and solutions

What\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it\xe2\x80\x99s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family\xe2\x80\x99s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action \xe2\x80\x93 our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world \xe2\x80\x93 today and tomorrow. That\xe2\x80\x99s why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase \xe2\x80\x93 perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers \xe2\x80\x93 save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

Count us in \xe2\x80\x93 pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

Electric Vehicle Schemes \xe2\x80\x93 to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to \xe2\x80\x98nudge\xe2\x80\x99 financial wellbeing support

Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network \xe2\x80\x93 connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It\xe2\x80\x99s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland\xe2\x80\x99s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we\xe2\x80\x99re taking it very seriously. We\xe2\x80\x99re investing
\xc2\xa35.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you\xe2\x80\x99ll fit right in.

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. If you need support, please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

Job Posting End Date: January-31-2024

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