Continuous Improvement and OE Manager
* Job Number: 558135
* Closing at: Apr 17 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - Reading, Cardiff or Perth
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The Role
This is a lead role responsible for developing and monitoring a sustainable Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence capability across BE. This role is responsible for leading a team in identifying areas for tangible improvement and addressing these with visible results in terms of efficiencies, quality and minimised costs and waste.
You will
* Lead a team of qualified Continuous Improvement colleagues, maintaining and prioritising their work to achieve maximum value to Business Energy
* Work with senior stakeholders to build a pipeline of valuable future work aligned to financial and strategic KPIs
* Track and report against the portfolio of ongoing work to senior audience and inline with the business targets
* take accountability for developing plans to roll out and maintain a new Organisational Excellence capability meeting senior leadership requirements and expectations
* Ensure that delivery quality is kept to a high standard managing and conforming to internal, auditable practices
You have
* Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement principles, Lean, Six Sigma and any associated qualifications
* Demonstrable team leadership with a track record in motivating teams to get solid results
* Experience building a pipeline of work and achieving financial targets
* Strong analytical, data and planning skills
* Strong presentation skills to director level
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.
support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.
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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