Lead Sustainability Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead the system-wide coordination, governance, and assurance of sustainability performance across Transmission and Distribution licences
• Own the delivery of regulated sustainability commitments and provide regulatory assurance through robust evidence and audit trails
• Translate sustainability strategy into deliverable plans, programmes, and governance arrangements
• Lead sustainability delivery through cross-business Working Groups, influencing and negotiating across multiple directorates
• Coordinate sustainability performance reporting, including monthly dashboards and Annual Environmental Reports
• Manage allocated sustainability budgets, including forecasting, spend phasing, and commissioning external support
• Line-manage the central Sustainability Specialist team, providing leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Act as a senior internal advocate for sustainability, influencing Director-level decision-making

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent significant professional experience
• Extensive experience leading complex, cross-business sustainability or assurance-critical programmes
• Deep understanding of sustainability requirements within a regulated infrastructure or utilities context
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and challenge at Director and senior manager level
• Strong experience in regulatory, assurance, or governance environments
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary with up to 15% annual bonus
• Private healthcare cover and dental insurance options
• Pension scheme with double matching up to 10%
• 36 days annual leave plus holiday purchase options
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Share schemes and payroll giving
• Life assurance (4x salary)

About the Company

Iberdrola is a global energy leader and one of the world's largest integrated utility companies. Through its subsidiary SP Energy Networks, the group plays a critical role in the transition to Net Zero by managing vital electricity transmission and distribution networks. Iberdrola is a world leader in wind energy and is committed to leading the transition towards a sustainable energy model through investments in renewable energy, smart grids, and digital transformation.