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Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Reading or Havant
Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the resilience of critical IT and operational technology services that support essential infrastructure across the SSE Group. You will lead the development of service continuity and recovery capability, working across teams to ensure systems remain secure, reliable and ready to respond to disruption. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, giving you the chance to shape how resilience is embedded into day-to-day operations and future change.
You will
* Lead the development of resilience across IT and operational technology, helping to keep critical services safe, secure and reliable through the establishment of an IT/OT Service Continuity & Resilience Programme.
* Work collaboratively across teams to embed service continuity and recovery planning into day‑to‑day operations and future change.
* Build a clear view of critical services and dependencies, ensuring we are prepared to respond to and recover from disruption.
* Support and guide service owners to develop and test robust continuity and disaster recovery plans.
* Champion continuous improvement by identifying risks, strengthening resilience capabilities and sharing insights with senior stakeholders.
You have
* Demonstrable experience in resilience, service continuity or disaster recovery within complex operational environments, supported by relevant qualifications (e.g. ITIL, ISO 22301, ISO 27001/27031 or equivalent).
* A strong understanding of IT systems and, ideally, exposure to operational or industrial control environments.
* The ability to bring people together, building trusted relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on practical and effective solutions.
* Confidence communicating clearly, translating technical detail into straightforward, accessible language.
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 IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice, and day‑to‑day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
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 Kimberlee.anderson@sse.com 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.
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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