Workforce Development Lead-1 - #191845

Workforce Development Lead

Dealain House, Cumbernauld

Salary From £55,000 Per Annum Plus Excellent Benefits

Full-time Office Based

Closing Date: 5 July 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

This role has been developed to manage a number of key talent pipelines within SP Energy Networks (SPEN). The primary objective is to manage and safeguard the Trainee’s for the duration of their training programmes, which include Apprentice Programmes (Graduate, Craft & Engineering), Adult Craft Trainees, Graduates, Year In Industry Students, Power Academy Scholars, Iberdrola Foundation Scholars, Summer Placements Programme and any other programmes as they are developed and rolled out through SPEN Business.

Leading on development of new training programmes in conjunction with Programme Leader and HR teams to meet the needs of the business in the journey to Net Zero.

The role is required to carry out 12 weekly reviews for all trainees to ensure they are developing as planned and to meet the requirements of the funding body in UK Government.

Applications are therefore invited from individuals with high volume management experience and who have a passion in the development of others in a fast-paced environment. This role would be suitable for a highly motivated and driven individual who can deliver multiple goals whilst demonstrating a high degree of flexibility and sound decision making.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Workforce Development Lead, you will:

• Safeguarding of trainees throughout duration of the training programmes
• Coach, mentor and manage circa50 trainees across various training programmes and disciplines
• Drive Health & Safety compliance in the trainee population
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the trainees and the business managers
• Proactively manage current Development Programmes in place within the Business and ensure delivery in conjunction with Business requirements
• Proactively monitor trainee performance and ensure additional support is implemented at the earliest opportunity to ensure timely successful completion of programme requirements
• Review and communicate training plans to trainees and business stakeholders and ensure attendance to/completion of all mandatory courses
• Stakeholder management with key business contacts such as, but not limited to Health & Safety, Business department managers, district management teams, HR and external educational providers
• Support Learning in evaluating training providers to ensure they are effective in the delivery of educational requirements
• Ensure 12 weekly reviews are carried out and meaningful conversations take place in all of these. Accurate records of development conversations
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• People management experience (experience of managing large teams preferable)
• Awareness/Knowledge of working methods relevant to SP Energy Networks (or similar)
• Knowledge of compliance with company safety rules
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation
• Working knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Previous knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding would be beneficial
• High degree of self-motivation & Enthusiasm
• Capable of communication with varying levels in financial, technical and business terms
• Demonstrate a passion and experience in developing, coaching and mentoring others
• The ability to think creatively and drive continuous improvement
  
  
  

As a Minimum, You Must Demonstrate

• Experience in management of large teams (energy sector preferred)
• Working knowledge of company code of conduct, disciplinary procedures and other HR policies
• Previous knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding (proven experience would be beneficial)
• Working knowledge of compliance with company Health & Safety rules and requirements
• Excellent communicator at varying levels
• Demonstrate a passion and experience in developing, coaching and mentoring others
  
  
  

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%.

Benefits

At ScottishPower, 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 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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – 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 SmartSave 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’s 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 North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 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’ll 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 [email protected].

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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

July-6-2026