Contracts Manager

Base Location: Reading (Forbury) or Havant/Portsmouth (Penner Road)

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available - hybrid working

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team!

Our Connections Contract team are responsible for ensuring all Major Connections Contracts are produced to a high standard, and in line with our License Conditions and Guaranteed Standards of Performance.

As part of this team, you'll manage your own portfolio of Connections customers, providing an excellent service to all of them at each touch point, managing their expectations and assisting them with any queries they may have.

You'll also liaise with a range of stakeholders to ensure SSENs needs and those of the customers are fully met and that SSEN remains compliant with regulation.

You will be:

- Managing a portfolio of major connections customers.
- Preparation and management of commercial connections contracts.
- Managing relationships and communication with key industry bodies.
- Managing internal relationships within the organisation acting as the voice of the customer.
- Work closely with Project Managers ensuring connections projects are progressing as agreed and in good health in terms of scope, budget and programme.

You will have:

- Relevant commercial contracts experience and an understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.
- A track record of problem solving and creating and implementing processes
- Experience in managing stakeholders and customers during complex project lifecycles.
- Excellent organisational skills which facilitate meeting deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a fast past environment.

About SSE 

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life 

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. 

Work with an equal opportunity employer 

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you. 

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. 

Ready to apply? 

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. 

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