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Renewables - Senior Risk & Resilience Manager

  • 552410
  • Closing at: Jun 13 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: Flexible UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Reading or Havant.

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + 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 Senior Risk & Resilience Manager is a key strategic role, and a critical advisor to the Renewables Executive Committee. The role holder has overall accountability for the Enterprise Risk Management framework across SSE Renewables, including facilitating and enabling its effective implementation across all levels of the business.  They will also have responsibility for oversight of the Emergency Response and Business Continuity Management Framework, and supporting preparedness for the most critical business interruption risks.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert on risk management and resilience, with an ability to effectively engage stakeholders on these complex subject matters. They will be effective in driving and implementing change, garnering support from a complex range of stakeholders.

You will

- Have ownership and accountability for the design and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework for SSE Renewables.

- Act as a critical business advisor to the Renewables Executive and Senior Leadership, facilitating assessment and management of key business risks.

- Design and implement a proportionate and insightful risk governance and reporting framework, ensuring risk intelligence is analysed and key risks escalated to the appropriate level of management.

- Be accountable for implementation of emergency response and business continuity management frameworks, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear and plans are in place to respond to key risks.

- Lead a team of two risk and resilience professionals, providing leadership, development and day-to-day management.

You have

- Strong knowledge and understanding of leading practice in risk management and resilience frameworks.

- Experience operating as a risk or resilience professional in a large organisation

- Ability to evaluate complex business environments and develop pragmatic solutions.

 Ability to communicate effectively and influence a complex range of stakeholders.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present complex issues and solutions.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Douglas.McAllister@sse.com / 01738 275 199 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.

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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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Our Benefits

  • Sharesave Scheme
  • 34 days of annual leave
  • Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
  • Interest-free technology loans
  • 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
  • Private healthcare discounts
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
  • Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

 

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