Internal Communications Manager

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations; Reading, Penner, Glasgow, Perth

Salary: £44,000 – 65,900 + 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 IT/OT Internal Communications Manager will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of internal communications activity across SSE's IT/OT function, helping colleagues understand and engage with digital, data, AI, cyber security, operational technology and transformation activities.

You will

- Create clear, engaging communications that help colleagues understand technology, digital, data, artificial intelligence, cyber security and business change.

- Plan and deliver communications campaigns, leadership messages and employee events across a range of digital and face-to-face channels.

- Turn complex information into accessible, audience-focused content that helps people understand and adopt new ways of working.

- Build trusted relationships with leaders, specialists and project teams, advising them on effective messages, channels and timing.

- Use feedback and performance data to improve communications, while taking ownership of projects and delivering high-quality work to agreed timescales.

You have

- Experience delivering IT, technology or digital communications and change communications, ideally covering areas such as transformation, data, artificial intelligence or cyber security.

- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with a talent for turning complex or technical information into clear, engaging content.

- Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with leaders, specialists and colleagues at different levels.

- Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.

- A curious, inclusive and adaptable approach, bringing fresh perspectives and using feedback and insight to continually improve communications.

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 Corporate Affairs and Regulation (CAR) teams play a vital role in sharing SSE's strategy and achievements with our employees, communities, media, governments, investors and more. They advise our teams on complex political and regulatory changes, and influence industry stakeholders to drive positive 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.

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