Head of Group Operational Excellence

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Reading, Havant or Dublin

Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + 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 Group Transformation Office is driving SSE’s future ambitions by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and high performance across the organisation. We are seeking a senior leader to support and guide the rollout of Operational Excellence across the SSE Group.

Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role will design, deliver, and govern a programme that enhances efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainable change. You will champion innovation, agility, and high performance while ensuring the programme delivers measurable value and aligns with SSE’s strategic goals.

You will

- Collaborate with the Chief Transformation Officer and senior stakeholders to define the vision, strategy, and annual roadmap for the Operational Excellence programme across SSE.

- Support the implementation of inclusive processes for programme management, including governance forums, financial oversight, and benefit realisation.

- Pro-actively seek out opportunities to deliver additional value, including areas of high strategic importance and tangible commercial value. Galvanise colleagues and peers around value creation and benefits realisation.

- Mentor and coach transformation leaders and change agents, developing skills and confidence at all levels.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in for Operational Excellence initiatives.

You have

- Experience in management or coordination of project and programme governance frameworks and standards.

- A deep understanding of transformation and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Operational Excellence or equivalent) and their application in complex organisations.

- Previous experience in overseeing budgets, allocating resources and cost management for transformation programmes.

- Ability to collaborate, inspire and challenge learners to apply principles and tools taught quickly and effectively.

- Previous experience in a large complex organisation tracking and reporting on KPIs, including supporting training rollout, business unit engagement, value delivered, and satisfaction scores.

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. 

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

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 kimberlee.anderson@sse.com / 01738 341523  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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