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Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading and Havant
Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 +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 SHE Assurance Auditor role is a key part of the SSE Group SHE team and as such requires the role holder to be experienced across all areas of Safety, Health & Environment auditing as lead auditor at both internal and third-party level.
Reporting to the SHE Assurance Manager the SHE Assurance Auditor is responsible for the delivery of assurance activities across SSE and Supply Chain, aligned to SSE Group SHE assurance plan.
This position requires the person to fully contribute to an inclusive, effective, and safe working environment, through taking personal responsibility for their decisions and behaviours.
You will
- Lead internal and external audits aligned to the SHE audit plan, ensuring all elements of the audit planning, delivery and reporting are delivered to a consistently high, and professional standard.
-Ensure timely completion and distribution of accurate audit reports, aligned to the audit plan and accurate record keeping of all audit evidence, including evidence of corrective actions and action closure.
- Support the data capture and analysis across Level 3 and Level 2 audit findings, proactively influencing plans, aligned to key risks and trend areas.
- As an audit subject matter expert, develop and deliver in-house training to stakeholders as required.
- Ensure as part of performing the role, the SHE Assurance Team is trusted to deliver across SSE, building strong collaborative relationships with Business Units Assurance teams, Group Services Assurance functions and external bodies.
You have
- Extensive knowledge and experience in SHE audit delivery in the energy sector or a high hazard industry e.g. construction, offshore, manufacturing, petrochemical/pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrable experience of delivering SHE Audits across large organisations.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO standards 14001, 45001 also, Knowledge and awareness of ISO standards 9001, 45003 and 55001 advantageous
- Recognised SHE Qualification in Health and Safety Management e.g., NEBOSH Diploma/Degree with continuing professional development or appropriate proven knowledge and experience.
- Experience drafting clear, fact-based audit and assurance reports and supporting documentation.
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. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
Safety is our number one value at SSE. We're committed to looking after people, partners, customers, and the communities we work in. Our Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) division ensures we get this right. They guide our teams, helping us minimise risk and work responsibly, so that everyone gets home safely
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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