Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + 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

SSEN Transmission’s portfolio of projects is currently a £20bn+ investment programme, and to support this delivery we are seeking a Head of Internal Communications who will lead the development of strategy and future direction for the Internal Communications team, managing the Transmission Design Hub as well as being the key contact for the Transmission MD. This role is part of the Extended Leadership Team, reporting to the Director of Customers and Stakeholders.

You will

• Set and deliver the overall Internal Communications strategy and plan for the Transmission business. This includes gathering and sharing internal and external Internal Communications best practice to drive Internal Communications improvement across Transmission.
• Have overall responsibility for the Transmission Design Hub producing internal communications materials through graphic, digital design and video and supporting external communications with these, while ensuring compliance with the Transmission Brand.
• Work with partners to improve existing and develop new Internal Communications channels including the Transmission Communications App and SharePoint site.
• Take overall responsibility for the creation and delivery of key engagement activities, including the Annual Safety Conference and All Employee Calls.
• Manage the relationship with Group Internal Communications, representing Transmission at Group level.

You will have

• In-depth experience in leading a high performing communications team in a large complex organisation.
• Considerable demonstrable experience in writing, editing, and publishing digital communications, able to transform complex and technical language into digestible and engaging content for colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team.
• A thirst to research and to continually update your knowledge of new and emerging platforms and channels for enhancing our employee communication and engagement approach.
• A natural ability to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, to collaborate effectively and harness ideas from within and across organisational boundaries to achieve mutually successful outcomes.
• Ambition and drive to deliver the best and always look for opportunities to improve the experience for your key audiences.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 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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