Head of Origination & Transactions

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Perth, Glasgow, Reading, London, Dublin or other SSER locations can be considered.

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600/€106,700-€160,100 + 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

We’re focused on delivering the energy the world needs today while building a better, more sustainable future. This is a key leadership role at the heart of that transition.

As Head of Origination & Transactions for UK & Ireland, you’ll lead the team responsible for identifying, shaping, and progressing renewable energy opportunities across a range of technologies. Your work will directly contribute to growing our project pipeline and maximising value across our portfolio.

You’ll play a central role in shaping investment decisions—recommending priority opportunities to the Renewable Executive Committee (REC) and ensuring alignment with our strategic ambitions.

You’ll oversee opportunities from early concept through to Non-Binding Offer (NBO), working closely with Corporate Finance and Technology Business Units (TBUs). From there, you and your team will remain closely involved—providing continuity, insight, and strong relationship management throughout each transaction.

You’ll also lead on partnerships, bids, and acquisitions, including identifying and onboarding the right partner organisations to help us succeed.

You will

• Lead the identification and development of new renewable energy opportunities, from early concept through to initial deal stage
• Make informed decisions on which opportunities to progress, building strong business cases and influencing senior stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to shape projects, partnerships, and acquisitions
• Stay close to market trends, policy developments, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and manage risk
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, while working across a wider network of specialists

You have

• Experience leading complex commercial projects, transactions, or investments, ideally within the renewables sector
• Strong financial and strategic thinking, with the ability to assess value, risk, and long-term potential
• A track record of influencing and building relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Experience working across teams or organisations to deliver shared outcomes
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge, innovate, and continuously improve

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.

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 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.

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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