Student Meteorologist - 1 Year Part Time Internship

About the Role

Base Location: The work will be home based, we will set the Forbury Reading office as your base 'office' location for training and occasional office visits.

Salary: The role pays the Living Wage and the contract is 10 hours a week to allow it to fit around study responsibilities.

Working Pattern: Part Time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract | Part Time shift work | Flexible First options available

We are looking to recruit a Meteorology student into a part-time role supporting operational meteorologists in SSE’s Energy Markets (EM) business. EM has the responsibility to undertake energy trading and energy balancing activities on behalf of the Group's wholesale energy portfolio.

This role would suit a second or third year meteorology student looking to develop the necessary skills for a future role in operational meteorology. The ideal candidates should demonstrate a genuine interest in weather systems and renewable energy. You’ll get the opportunity to learn from our experienced meteorologists and understand how the weather impacts the energy industry.

Your key accountabilities will include:

Reviewing and analysing weather information, providing commentary as required to different parts of the SSE Group.

Produce and issue weather hazard maps to the business.

Update and issue temperature forecasts to the business.

Update weather and renewable energy forecasts to the business.

Providing insight into the short-term weather patterns.

Supporting our Forecasting & Trading teams, working closely with Senior Meteorologists to develop your experience, building on your responsibilities as your experience and business understanding grows.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role we would love you to have:-

- A genuine interest and passion for understanding and interpreting weather systems.

- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

- Motivated, self-starter with the capacity to work independently, and as part of a remote team.

- Some experience of analytical tools is desirable but not essential.

About our Business

Energy Markets (EM) is the heart of the SSE Group, securing value for SSE's asset portfolios in wholesale energy markets as we move towards our vision of being a leading energy company in a net zero world.  We play a critical role as the short-term energy market asset optimiser, and a long-term energy market adviser, for all SSE's Business Units (across SSE's Wind, Hydro, Low Carbon Thermal, Distributed Energy and Customer portfolios).  This role for EM enables SSE to focus its investment in energy markets capabilities (including Trading, Risk Management, Energy Economics and Advanced Analytics) in one centre of excellence, with these enhanced capabilities supporting value creation and decision making across the SSE Group.   

Life at SSE

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

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 graduates@sse.com

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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