SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 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.
Base Location: Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £53,100-£79,700 (depending on skills and experience) + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available
What is the Role?
At SSEN Transmission, we have a critical role to play in supporting delivery of UK and Scottish Government targets to tackle the climate emergency and secure the country’s future energy independence, as we deliver a network for net zero emissions in the north of Scotland.
We're looking to recruit a highly motivated, energetic, passionate and experienced Senior External Relations Manager responsible for proactively supporting the development and delivery of the major capital investment projects in the north of Scotland electricity transmission network.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
- Leading a team of regional-based External Relations Managers, responsible for supporting the development and delivery of SSEN Transmission’s major capital investment projects across the north of Scotland.
- Building, promoting, protecting and enhancing the profile, aims, values and reputation of SSEN Transmission with key stakeholders through external engagement, communications, public and media relations.
- Effectively and proactively developing and executing integrated external communications and engagement plans to help support the development and delivery of SSEN Transmission’s projects.
- Working with colleagues across the Corporate Affairs team and the wider transmission business to contribute to the delivery of key strategic objectives, including the success of project development consent decisions.
- Proactively build and enhance relationships with key local stakeholders and decision makers, particularly Local and National Governments and Elected Members, acting as a trusted point of contact, as well as advising and briefing senior business leaders on project development strategies and risk mitigation plans.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Exceptional communications and engagement skills and experience to communicate the positive contribution that SSEN Transmission is making to the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of the regions in which the company is operating.
- First class interpersonal skills enabling you to build and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally whilst clearly explaining complex issues in a simple and compelling way to build credibility and trust with external stakeholders and within the business.
- Demonstrable experience of external engagement with key stakeholders, particularly local and national elected members, with a passion and detailed understanding of local and national politics that could impact/affect project developments.
- Managerial experience and ideally a background in the energy industry.
About our Business
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves.
Home to some of Scotland’s and the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero emissions and helping secure the country’s future energy security through enabling the deployment of homegrown, low carbon energy.
If you are passionate about tackling the climate emergency and securing our future energy security, working for a company at the forefront of delivering Government targets, this job is for you.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Laura on laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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