Change and Communications Lead
* Job Number: 558072
* Closing at: Apr 13 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - Glasgow, Eurocentral or Perth
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
As Change and Communications Lead, you’ll play a central and meaningful role in shaping how transformation is experienced across the Finance Process & Change programme. Working closely with the Head of FP&C, you’ll help create a sense of clarity, connection and confidence for colleagues as they navigate change - ensuring that new processes and ways of working feel accessible, supportive and genuinely embedded.
This is an opportunity to bring a thoughtful, people-centred approach to transformation. You’ll design and guide change strategies that consider the human side of change, helping colleagues feel heard, supported and empowered. Alongside this, you’ll nurture a cohesive and engaging communications approach for Finance - bringing clarity to complex topics, and fostering a culture of openness, trust and shared ownership.
You will
- Shape and guide the change and communication approach for the FP&C programme, translating transformation goals into clear, people-focused plans
- Lead business readiness and change activity, thoughtfully assessing impacts and supporting colleagues through transition
- Create and nurture a joined-up, meaningful communications approach for Finance, tailored to different audiences
- Develop a clear, holistic view of change across Finance, identifying risks, dependencies and opportunities to sequence change effectively and minimise change fatigue
- Support and empower a team of Change & Communications Experts, encouraging collaboration, consistency and high-quality delivery
You have
- A strong track record of leading large-scale change in complex environments, with a focus on engagement and inclusion
- A deep understanding of change management, including behavioural change, business readiness and adoption approaches (e.g. ADKAR)
- The ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging and accessible communications
- A collaborative and empathetic approach to stakeholder engagement, with confidence to influence and guide senior leaders
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, alongside strong digital capability across tools such as PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our Finance teams create value for all SSE business areas and play a key role in fulfilling our obligations as a FTSE100 UK-listed company. In a highly regulated and competitive environment, their experts keep us powering ahead by identifying efficiencies, providing advice and optimising our financial strategies.
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
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.
Ready to apply?
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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