SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, London or Dublin
Salary: £55,200- £83,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Senior Sustainability Manager will be responsible for defining, guiding and delivering SSE Thermal’s sustainability strategy, reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability (Thermal). The role holder will operate across a breadth of topics, including climate change, economic and social impact, blending strategy and delivery.
You will collaborate with SSE Group Sustainability colleagues to ensure group-level standards are delivered within Thermal, and that Thermal is represented and considered appropriately in overall Group approach.
You will be the Thermal lead for embedding sustainability in Large Capital Projects, implementation of the Just Transition Strategy, delivery against the Net Zero Transition Plan and sustainability disclosures.
The Senior Sustainability Manager will provide leadership on sustainability issues within the Thermal business, ensuring guidance is provided on all matters related to the business unit’s climate change, economic and social impacts, including to business/project directors and members of the Thermal Executive Committee.
The role holder will work with the Thermal Corporate Affairs and Regulation teams to support advocacy, policy development, stakeholder engagement and comms, with a focus on delivering the solutions needed to deliver the net zero transition and SSE’s strategy.
The role holder will also seek to identify and develop future opportunities to enhance SSE Thermal’s positive sustainability impacts, supporting the ESG investment case for the SSE Group and enhancing SSE’s reputation as a progressive partner of governments, regulators and wider stakeholders.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Educated to a high standard, preferably a degree in an analytical discipline and/or combined with sustainability work experience
• A familiarity with international and national sustainability frameworks and an ability to interpret them into a business context.
• A track record of shaping and influencing stakeholders and organisations and an ability to effectively manage many complex projects with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in a corporate context.
• A broad understanding of the power sector in the UK or Ireland.
• An understanding of decarbonisation pathways for the power sector, sustainability (social and climate) in a corporate context.
• A familiarity with disclosure requirements including ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) strategies and emerging sustainability requirements in the UK and Europe.

About our Business
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 700+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies.

We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing up to £40bn over the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763
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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