Business Improvement Manager

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Business Improvement Team, part of the wider Business Excellence function, applies a range of structured improvement methodologies to deliver strategic change across the network directorate. The team leads the drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring value is realised and ways of working are efficient and effective.

Through the application of structured problem-solving approaches and performance excellence initiatives, the team supports the successful delivery of the Network Directorate’s strategic objectives. The Business Improvement Manager plays a key role in embedding these approaches, driving results, and shaping a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

You will

- Lead the delivery of The Network Operational Excellence Programme, continuous improvement projects and rapid improvement events that support key business priorities.

- Facilitate engaging workshops using established tools and techniques to deliver clear, measurable outcomes.

- Build and sustain a continuous improvement culture, supporting employees to apply these approaches in day‑to‑day working.

- Embed visual management practices, including ownership and maintenance of key performance indicator scorecards.

- Support teams and managers to challenge the status quo and deliver sustained, positive change.

You have

- Experience of systems thinking, Operational Excellence, Lean, Agile and or Six Sigma methodologies.

- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

- Excellent communication skills, with confidence in written, verbal and presentation settings.

- A collaborative mindset, with strong organisation skills and the motivation to work proactively and independently.

- Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse and solve problems while maintaining a clear focus on the end user and the impact of change.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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