SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: London, Glasgow, or Perth
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Join our Group Policy and Public Affairs team as a Strategic Policy Manager, where you'll play a key role in shaping SSE's approach to crucial policy issues across Corporate Affairs, Regulation, and Strategy (CARS). This is a manager-level position that involves interpreting and communicating the impact of evolving government policies and influencing their direction to help SSE drive positive societal change. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and develop into a future leader within SSE, with clear pathways for career advancement in CARS and beyond. The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Working closely with our Group Strategy function to deliver valuable insights on emerging policy issues, helping guide SSE's strategy and support the Net Zero Acceleration Programme (NZAP+).
- Focusing primarily on UK energy policy related to decarbonisation, such as electricity market design, offshore transmission, and carbon pricing.
- Contributing to our work on Irish and EU policy developments and collaborating with policy and regulation teams across SSE, coordinating our input into policy development processes.
- Engaging with external stakeholders, helping to shape the wider stakeholder community's views on key priority areas.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Educated to Degree level, preferably with Masters level in a related subject such as Energy Policy, Environmental Policy, Politics or Law.
- Ability to demonstrate the achievement of business objectives through excellence in engagement and communications.
- Extensive experience of working in the energy sector or National Government department, Regulator and/or working in UK policy for a business, trade association or consultancy.
