Head of Mobilisation Delivery

Base Location: Flexible UK, however, you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations – Glasgow, Perth, London, Reading & Berkshire.

Salary: £Competitive depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 18-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

ED3 marks the next five‑year electricity distribution price control, beginning in April 2028. To prepare, SSEN Distribution is developing a high‑quality business plan for submission in December 2026. This plan will set out our technical, financial, commercial and regulatory approach, shaped by extensive stakeholder engagement.

As Head of Mobilisation Delivery, you’ll play a pivotal role in establishing and leading a cross‑functional team focused on readiness and mobilisation activities ensuring SSEN is fully prepared to deliver its ED3 programme. Working closely with colleagues across Business Planning, Change and Operational Delivery, you’ll ensure the organisation is equipped to successfully deliver ED3 and support SSEN’s wider strategic ambitions through to 2050.

You will

• Build a programme of work and readiness plan to ensure that the business is able to deliver strategic commitments as part of the programme. 
• Lead a comprehensive gap analysis to identify the capabilities, processes and resources required to credibly deliver the ED3 plan, securing cross‑business alignment on the priority actions needed.
• Collaborate with our ED3, Regulation and Finance teams to identify key metrics and deliverables to ensure a smooth transition.
• Work closely with the Change Directorate, transformation teams and 3rd parties such as Ofgem to identify how programme developments will impact the business and identify and incorporate actions required.

 To be considered for this role, we are looking for;

• Demonstrable experience operating in a similar role within a regulated utilities environment.
• Understanding of the electricity networks industry, commercial opportunities and competitive markets and regulatory environment, including opportunities for ED3.
• Good understanding of regulatory finance and the mechanisms for recovery of costs and delivery of revenue through the regulatory price control.
• Ability to interpret, analyse and utilise economic analysis, financial modelling and statistics to inform regulatory strategy and drive commercial outcomes.

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. 

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 pamela.hendry@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.

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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