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We take a strategic approach to creating an inclusive workforce. Our culture encourages everyone to be themselves – no matter what your background is. And no matter what, safety is at the heart of everything we do - ‘if it’s not safe, we don’t do it’.
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Inclusion & Diversity
Innovative solutions to climate change require diverse perspectives, different experiences and new skills to help us reach net zero. That’s why our plans to increase diversity and create a workplace where the principles of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do are so important.
The apprenticeship alternative for neurodiverse candidates
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Published on Apr 14, 2022
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SSE is announcing it is creating 1,000 jobs a year to 2025 – as it supports the UK Government’s new energy strategy and steps up efforts to deliver £12.5bn of...
Published on Apr 7, 2022
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#ScotAppWeek22: Viking Wind Farm Gives Young Shetlanders Opportunity to Live and Work in Their Communities
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Published on Mar 7, 2022
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