SSE: Stakeholder Relations Manager (Local Authorities) - Distribution
About the RoleBase Location: Reading, Glasgow, PerthSalary: £44,100 - £66,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available Responsibility for SSEN Distribution's engagement with local authorities across its two licence areas in the North of Scotland and central southern England. Identifying, prioritising and influencing local authority stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes for customers, stakeholders and the business. Liaising with colleagues across SSEN Distribution to coordinate all activity with local authority stakeholders. Working with the Senior Manager, Stakeholder Relations to embed customer and stakeholder engagement throughout the organisation to support the delivery of operational and strategic objectives.What do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: In-depth understanding of the energy sector and associated infrastructure. Excellent knowledge of decision-making processes in local authorities in England and/or Scotland. Experience of managing stakeholder relationships and positively influencing stakeholders. An ability to engage confidently with external stakeholders. An ability to manage high-pressure/competing deadlines and targets.About our BusinessSSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.What's in it for you?An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.Next StepsAll applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kimberlee on Kimberlee.Anderson@sse.com / +44 1738 341523.Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.Find out more here.
