Sustainability & Environment Advisor

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth or Reading

Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

In the role of Sustainability & Environment Advisor, you will leverage data, work closely with internal and external stakeholders and develop new initiatives to support the implementation of our Sustainability Strategy. Your insights will guide strategic decisions, enhance business performance, and contribute to our Environmental Management System and delivery of our Business Plan environmental commitments.

You will

• Support the delivery of our Sustainability Strategy by performing thorough analysis and conveying insights to stakeholders.
• Develop project initiatives aimed at achieving sustainability objectives, delivered within budget and timelines.
• Coordinate and ensure delivery of annual regulatory reporting requirements, guiding and holding information and data providers to account.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders in supporting and developing our sustainability outcomes and improving business processes.
• Analyse data to identify trends affecting the business and meet reporting requirements.

You have

• Demonstrable sustainability knowledge and experience, preferably underpinned by a relevant qualification.
• An understanding of the energy industry and SSE's business areas.
• The ability to influence and support our stakeholders
• Robust reasoning skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with the ability to manage data and extract meaningful insights.
• Strong communication capabilities, comfortable presenting complex topics to a diverse audience.
• A customer-focused approach, resilience in the face of change, and the ability to build networks and relationships within a diverse organisation.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814 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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