Wayleave Administrator

Base Location: Inverness (you'll be expected to spend at least 3 days per week in the office).

Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time

The role

The Wayleave Registry is responsible for the accurate administration of all wayleave agreements and consent documentation for the Distribution and Transmission Businesses within the SSE Group.

As a Wayleave Administrator, you will ensure that all new wayleave agreements are correctly recorded within our internal systems. This includes the timely scanning, indexing, and digital filing of all documentation to maintain a complete and accurate database. You will play a key role in supporting operational teams by ensuring that all agreement records are organised, accessible, and fully compliant with internal standards.

You have

• Excellent organisational skills and are detail‑focused, with the ability to maintain accurate records and spot discrepancies quickly whilst continuing to meet deadlines.
• Confidence using IT systems, including document management tools, scanning software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with structured processes, ensuring documents are recorded, indexed, and filed consistently and correctly.
• Strong communication skills and can work collaboratively with internal teams.
• Experienced in administrative tasks (previous experience in a registry, compliance, or document‑handling role is beneficial but not essential).

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 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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