Head of Business Development

As SSE continues to grow internationally, Germany represents an exciting and strategically important new market for us. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build SSE’s presence from the ground up, combining the energy and pace of an entrepreneurial environment with the backing, scale, and credibility of a well-established FTSE100 organisation.

We are at an early stage in Germany, with offices in Hamburg actively exploring opportunities across a range of technologies, such as offshore wind, flexible generation and infrastructure, making this a genuinely exciting time to join. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in shaping our reputation, influencing the market, and driving forward projects that will contribute meaningfully to Germany’s energy transition while establishing SSE as a long-term, trusted partner in the market.

Base Location: Hamburg, Germany

Salary: €Competitive+ 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

We're looking for a commercially minded and strategic leader to drive the identification, development and execution of partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions and platform investments that support SSE's growth ambitions across Germany and selected international markets.

Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you'll build and manage a pipeline of strategic opportunities across renewable generation, battery energy storage, flexible thermal generation, hydrogen, energy infrastructure and networks. Using your industry knowledge and established network, you'll position SSE as a trusted long-term partner while leading complex transactions from origination through to completion.

You will

• Develop and execute SSE’s corporate development and partnership strategy across Germany and selected European markets.
• Originate, assess and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, co-development agreements and platform investments across the energy sector.
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution including structuring, valuation, due diligence, negotiation and investment approval processes.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with developers, utilities, investors, banks, advisors and public sector stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality investment cases and decision papers for Investment Committee and Board approval.

You have

• Extensive experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Strategic Partnerships or Principal Investment in energy, utilities, infrastructure or renewables.
• Proven track record of leading complex transactions from origination through to completion.
• Strong commercial and financial skills including structuring, negotiation, modelling and investment appraisal.
• Deep understanding of German and European energy markets, including renewables, BESS, hydrogen, flexible generation and regulation.
• Strong stakeholder network and proven ability to engage and influence senior executives, investors and public sector counterparts

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.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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.Duncan2@sse.com 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.

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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 may need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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