Director Group Taxation

Glasgow

Salary: Competitive bonus, car allowance, private medical insurance and more

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Help us create a better future quicker

At ScottishPower we are committed to building a Net Zero future and our tax team is central to that mission. As Director of Group Taxation you will oversee our UK tax operations reporting directly to the General Counsel as part of the wider Legal Services team while also serving as a key member of the global Iberdrola Group tax function. You’ll lead our UK tax function ensuring we manage tax risk, comply with Iberdrola’s Corporate Tax Policy and optimise our group tax position.

You’ll play a key role in commercial transactions and investment decisions helping shape the future of a major energy business. Whether your experience comes from industry or a senior consultancy background this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the UK’s energy transition and contribute to a more sustainable world.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll inspire and guide a talented tax team supporting their development and ensuring we deliver on our annual objectives. Working at the heart of a UK tax group that includes around 30 subsidiary companies and joint ventures you’ll help manage significant ongoing capital investment over £2 billion annually across our networks, renewables and retail businesses.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the UK and global businesses and with external advisers, bringing your expertise to major transactions and projects that shape the future of a leading energy company.

You’ll keep up to date with the evolving tax landscape, identifying risks and opportunities, and you’ll build strong positive relationships with stakeholders including business teams, HMRC and auditors. You’ll always be looking for ways to drive improvements and efficiencies to help us stay ahead in a fast‑changing environment.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring significant commercial tax experience and be adept at navigating the complexities inherent to large regulated organisations, preferably within the energy or utilities sector. Whether your background is in a senior consultancy position or industry role, you’ll hold a Chartered Tax Adviser and / or Chartered Accountant qualification (or equivalent). Your up‑to‑date knowledge of business taxes and tax reporting will be matched by your ability to interpret complex information and make sound decisions. You’ll have a proven track record of leading and developing teams and will be a confident communicator able to explain tax matters clearly to a wide range of audiences. You’ll also bring a collaborative, flexible approach with the ability to plan, organise and deliver in a dynamic environment.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme we’ll match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10 %.

At ScottishPower we believe it’s the little things that make a big difference. From supporting your family’s wellbeing to saving for your future and taking personal steps for climate action, our benefits are designed to help you do just that – so 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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – support your transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero, investing over £6 million every working day to make this happen. Our diverse opportunities and commitment to internal talent development offer real career paths that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We know diverse teams make us stronger and more innovative and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions or who are neuro‑divergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support please reach out to the recruitment team.

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 required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary immigration requirements.

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Information Technology
• Oversight
• Professional Development
• Account Management
• Client Relationships
• Project Management
• Strategic Initiatives
• Ensure Compliance
• Program Development
• KPI
• Product Development
• Direct Reports
• Strategic Development
• Special projects

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1