Inclusion & Diversity Consultant

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - Perth and Glasgow

Salary: £50,100 - £87100 depending on relevant experience   + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12months Fixed Term Contract| Full Time  | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking an Inclusion & Diversity Consultant to support the delivery of SSE’s Inclusion & Diversity strategy through a 12-month secondment. This is a hands-on role focused on driving forward key Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) priorities, embedding inclusive practices across the business and supporting leaders to translate strategy into meaningful action.

Working within the Learning, Talent, Resourcing & Inclusion function, you will partner with HR and business stakeholders to deliver practical improvements across people processes, engagement and reporting. You will also play a key role in strengthening employee voice, shaping insight and supporting the continued evolution of SSE’s inclusive culture.

You will

Deliver key elements of SSE’s I&D action plans, bringing priorities to life through practical, measurable outcomes

Work in partnership with HR and business leaders to embed inclusive practices across core people processes

Lead I&D reporting, including contributions to Annual and Sustainability reports, pay gap reporting, and external benchmarks

Use data and employee insights to identify trends, shape recommendations, and support continuous improvement

Support the delivery of engaging I&D initiatives, including collaboration with Belonging Communities and employee voice activities

You have

Experience within an Inclusion,Diversity or Sustainability-related role in a complex, large organisation

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, and support leaders at all levels

Confidence in using data and insights to inform decision-making and measure impact

Ability to translate strategy into practical, meaningful actions that deliver tangible business outcomes

Excellent communication skills, with experience creating clear, engaging materials and reporting for senior and external audiences

A good understanding of current I&D trends, challenges, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements

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. 

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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