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Head of OCC System Operability - South
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Head of OCC System Operability - South
**Job Title ** Head of OCC System Operability
Location Prenton
Salary From £70,800, up to 20% bonus, family health cover, and car allowance
Flexible Working Pattern Available
About the Role
Help us create a better future, quicker. The Head of OCC System Operability is a newly created role in the Operational Control Centre (OCC) with the key focus of working alongside other directorates to:
- Ensure a seamless environment for the use of flex contracts and DSO (Distribution System Operator) interactions in a real-time environment.
- Maintain the efficient operation of the distribution network.
- Support the uptake and use of the SCADA platform and supporting products/tools for seamless service delivery to customers.
This role is critical as the growth required to deliver on commitments and meet Great Britain’s net zero pathway demands the Operational Control Centre understands transitions, including adapting processes and requirements from system operators like National Electricity Transmission Operator (NESO), government agencies, and in the transition towards becoming a DSO. The aim is to minimise the impact of any change in systems on end customers.
You will have responsibility over multiple strategic aspects, including:
- Formulating future strategy at all voltage levels.
- Leading technology deployment and development.
- Overseeing IT deliveries, staff upskilling, and organisational futuring.
- Managing safety, system integrity, customer service, and coordinating system access.
- Ensuring compliance with licencing and stakeholder objectives.
- Mentoring team members and fostering a strong organisational culture.
Key accountable priorities include:
- Minimising risks to the SPM network by coordinating with District Operations management.
- Ensuring planned and unplanned work is executed timeously, cost-effectively, and with correct priorities.
- Guaranteeing the Control Room operates at highest levels of Safety Compliance and Customer Service, aligning with SPEN’s strategic goals.
- Developing policies and strategies for system restoration activities.
- Collaborating closely with industry stakeholders like Health and Safety Executive (HSE), DESNZ, OFGEM, National Grid ESO (NGET), and other Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
- Representing SPM’s interests in Government-led Industry Groups.
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Responsibilities As the Head of OCC System Operability, you will:
- Lead a high-performing team ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable network operations.
- Champion a strong safety culture while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation.
- Oversee operational interfaces between control room, DSO, and wider business functions.
- Drive operational excellence, leading the development and delivery of strategic plans, new technologies, and processes.
- Maximise use of network flexibility services, support emergency planning activities, and strategise responses to new regulatory, technological, and operational challenges.
- Act as a visible, influential leader to coach, mentor, and develop the OCC System Operability team.
- Align risk, customer, regulatory, and business priorities and make sound decisions in complex situations.
- Support the delivery of Energy Networks’ strategic goals within the wider leadership team.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Expert knowledge of SP Energy Networks' policies, procedures, and working practices.
- Mastery of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
- Developed customer service skills.
- Knowledge of network pain (data collection), SCADA systems, and network management tools.
- Innovative problem-solving abilities, particularly applying latest technology.
- Expertise in contract & service-level agreements (SLA) management and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
Essential Non-Technical Skills
- Developed negotiation, communication, influencing, and leadership (team management) abilities.
- Proven track record in resolving complex problems.
- Experience in a line management role.
- Ability to achieve objectives while prioritising safety, quality, and customer service.
- Exceptional organisational skills, time management, and consultation abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with company code of conduct, consequences of disciplinary processes, and HR guidance.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and legal compliance within the business.
- Deep specialist understanding of incentive arrangements linked to Generation, Expectation Levels (EL), and DNO activity frameworks.
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Desirable Experience
- Broad operational experience, notably in Distribution, Transmission, and possibly Generation.
- Successfully led teams/processes transitioning towards net zero or a distribution system operator licence.
Benefits
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Annual salary review up to £70,800, with a 20% performance bonus potential.
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10% company pension match (up to the company’s 10%).
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Well-being support, including:
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Healthcare options:
- Dental insurance,
- Private medical insurance,
- Health cash plan,
- Annual health assessments.
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Life Assurance (up to 4x salary).
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Financial wellbeing support via Savesmart.
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40 day annual leave entitlement (plus responsive pay for holidays).
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Holiday Purchase scheme to optimise work-life balance.
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Share Schemes and Payroll Giving benefits (charity matched funding available).
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Technology Vouchers (purchase and install reduction).
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Employee Scheme for Electric Vehicles (EV).
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Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Support/Loans.
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About ScottishPower
SP Energy Networks is a part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies.
- Our 4000+ km network stretches through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and Northwest England.
- We connect essential rechargeable infrastructure, like wind farms, enabling effective electricity distribution.
- Joule leaders in wind energy,fast-tracking both fixed and renewable infrastructure, aligning with the UK’s Net Zero by 2040 ambition.
- Focused investment of £5.5 billion+, supporting rapid growth of renewable resources.
Culture Notes
- Inclusion and diversity are core values, inviting candidates from all backgrounds to thrive within our organisation.
- Full support for access adjustments due to disability, long-term conditions and pregnancy-related needs.
Provisions & Legal Clarifications Applicants must comply with local immigration laws for visa/residency requirements.
- The company will assist fulfilling these where necessary.
Apply by: Finale timeline (as per advertisement further down). (All enquiries/carriere support details): Email: careers@scottishpower.com Vacancy active until —(Recording closing time— July 17th, 2026 at 23:59 GMT ).
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