Net Zero Engagement Specialist

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of our SSEN offices or depots in Scotland including but not limited to - Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow or Perth.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract | Full Time  | Flexible First options available

You will lead our work facilitating the views and input of our key stakeholders to ensure we co-create a Net Zero transition that works for our communities. Pivotal to this is the need to build and maintain strong relationships with key regional stakeholders such as local authorities. In addition, you will act as a champion for whole system thinking promoting approaches across the DSO business.

You will

• Develop and drive a clear stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure that the Whole Systems Team is delivering activities that are flexible enough to meet the needs of our internal and external stakeholders.
• Build meaningful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, providing a single point of contact for enquiries relating to Whole Systems.
• Plan and manage Whole System stakeholder activities including webinars, conferences, roundtable discussions and other events that help us build these relationships.
• Produce and develop internal and external communications that promote the need for whole system approaches and showcase the work undertaken to facilitate the transition to Net Zero
• Work closely with the strategic development engineers to develop and deliver whole system outputs to a wide internal and external audience.

You have

• Energy sector experience, or experience working with local authorities / local stakeholders. 
• Awareness of Net Zero and local decarbonisation strategies.
• Sound understanding of principles of stakeholder engagement and the ability to develop strong relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Strong presentational, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in leading complex and ambiguous work.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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