Insurance Analyst

559780

Closing at: Oct 11 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - Glasgow

Salary: £34,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their career, whether you're a recent graduate or have already gained some relevant professional experience and are ready to start and build a career in corporate insurance within a major infrastructure and energy business.

The role sits within SSE’s Group Insurance team, which supports all parts of SSE by arranging insurance protection, advising on risk transfer, supporting major projects and managing claims across a diverse portfolio of generation, networks, storage, corporate and joint venture activities.

You will

As an Insurance Analyst, you will work with experienced insurance professionals and senior stakeholders across SSE. With support and training, you will help the team to:

- Support the placement and management of insurance programmes that protect SSE’s people, assets, construction projects and business operations.

- Help provide insurance advice to business units, projects and joint ventures so that insurance requirements are understood and managed effectively.

- Assist with policy administration, premium invoicing, insurance data, governance processes and accurate record keeping across the Group Insurance function.

- Review contracts, insurance clauses and policy documents, helping to identify key obligations, coverage issues and areas where specialist input is required.

- Support the management of claims, loss information, surveys and risk engineering activity across SSE’s operational and construction portfolio.

- Contribute to continuous improvement, digitalisation and reporting initiatives that help Group Insurance deliver a more efficient, consistent and insight-led service.

- Build relationships with colleagues, brokers, insurers and other external advisers, developing an understanding of the insurance market and how it supports major energy and infrastructure investment.

You have

- Curiosity, strong analytical skills and a willingness to learn about insurance, risk, contracts and the energy sector.

- A commercially minded, organised and solution-focused approach, with good attention to detail.

- Confidence communicating with different stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships.

- Good written and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret information clearly and present it in a practical way.

- A degree in law, business, finance, risk management, economics, engineering or another relevant discipline. Previous insurance experience is welcome but not essential.

- Flexibility to travel occasionally to SSE sites, offices or third-party locations in the UK and, where required, internationally.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our Group Risk & Audit teams support SSE in meeting all risk management responsibilities, including UK Corporate Governance Code obligations. They undertake assurance reviews to help identify and mitigate against any risks that could impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity.

Join us in Group Insurance and help protect the assets, projects and partnerships that enable SSE to power change.

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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.