The role
You’ll play a key role in bringing the SSEN Transmission brand to life — helping to shape how we show up, engage, and build relationships across our industry and communities. In this role, you’ll develop and deliver our sponsorship strategy and proposition and ensure that every event and partnership tells our story authentically and memorably. You’ll help make SSEN Transmission a company people want to contract with, partner with, work for and invest in.
You’ll be part of our Stakeholder Engagement Team, working collaboratively to unify how we engage and communicate, ensuring our brand is trusted, respected and recognised. As part of the role, you’ll travel to run and attend events, with occasional work outside standard hours to ensure their successful delivery.
You will
* Develop, deliver and evaluate a strategic sponsorship proposition that supports SSEN Transmission’s engagement and brand objectives, securing opportunities that build advocacy and meaningful relationships.
* Lead the design, planning and execution of events and other partnerships, from concept to delivery, ensuring a ‘best in class’ experience that enhances our reputation, supports business goals and delivers measurable impact.
* Support senior leaders in the business to plan relevant engagement effectively and maximise their strategic contribution to events and other opportunities to influence.
* Strengthen external and internal brand engagement by creating consistent campaigns that inspire pride, alignment and connection to our brand values working closely with our Corporate Affairs team.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage relationships and evaluate the effectiveness of sponsorships and events to inform continuous improvement.
You have
* Proven experience managing strategic events and sponsorships, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.
* Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver multiple initiatives on time and within budget.
* A passion for brand building and storytelling, with a keen eye for detail and consistency across all communications.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, you’re collaborative, confident and able to influence at all levels.
* An analytical mindset, with experience measuring and reporting on event and sponsorship effectiveness.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We are upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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