Director of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs)

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, London, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £121,800-£182,600/€162,300-€243,500 + 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

As the Director of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs), you will spearhead the negotiation and establishment of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements with large corporates, a strategically vital operation. Your role in SSER will provide price certainty, enhance refinancing plans, and support renewable growth pipelines. You will collaborate with Energy Power Markets (trading business) to manage relationships and processes across global corporate interfaces. Your responsibilities also include analysing trends and optimizing merchant exposure while leading a matrixed advisory team.

Additional accountabilities may include:

- Originate and secure CPPA contracts across all geographic operations, maximizing value.

- Optimize and manage CPPA buyers' relationships and processes to realize strategic goals.

- Develop strategies with asset management for global corporate engagement in renewables pipelines.

- Lead tender processes with Plc Corporates, concluding successful negotiations in CPPA/CCfD structures.

- Collaborate with advisors to align contracts with lenders' requirements and economic forecasts.

What do I need

To excel as a Director of CPPAs, you need to possess the following skills and experiences:

- Deep commercial awareness with robust renewables policy knowledge locally and internationally.

- Degree qualified in engineering, finance, or business or equivalent experience within senior management in energy.

- Accomplished negotiator with ability to influence SVPs/VPs in large corporates, experience within international markets preferred.

- Sound understanding of financial investment appraisal techniques and safety culture advocacy.

- Proven track record in managing complex CPPAs, with effective leadership over direct/matrixed teams.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on andrew.duncan2@sse.com / 01738 275847.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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