Overview
Sustainability Manager (Social & Economic) – SSE plc
Location: Base location flexible, with preference for London or other key UK sites (Glasgow, Perth, Reading).
Country: United Kingdom
Group: SSE plc
Position type: 12 months fixed term contract | Full time | Flexible first options available
Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 (dependant on experience) + performance-related bonus + benefits to support finances, wellbeing and family.
Posted: 2 days ago
The role
This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering SSE’s short- and long-term social and economic sustainability priorities, as outlined in our Group strategies, plans, and policies. You’ll help bring these ambitions to life by working across teams and projects to embed meaningful social and economic impact.
We’re looking for a trusted advisor on human rights and other aspects of social sustainability, including economic impact and large capital projects. You’ll help guide and influence how SSE manages, reports, and improves its approach to social sustainability—setting thoughtful standards and practices that align with our wider goals.
Reporting directly to the Head of Social and Economic Sustainability, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across SSE including Health & Safety, HR, and Procurement teams. Your work will help build value through enhanced sustainability credentials and create opportunities for leadership and innovation in this space.
You will
* Be the day-to-day lead on human rights and modern slavery for SSE Group, providing advice on risk, due diligence and reporting
* Shape and nurture SSE’s social economic sustainability activities by aligning them with business goals and stakeholder expectations, championing our just transition principles
* Collaborate across teams to embed social sustainability into projects and procurement, ensuring practices are inclusive, responsible, and aligned with regulatory and investor needs
* Work with internal stakeholders to strengthen the quality of social data and reporting
* Support continuous learning and improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance social and economic value, while helping to manage risks through sustainable approaches
* Build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing SSE in industry forums and supporting human rights due diligence in line with global standards
You will have
* An understanding of SSE’s business and sectors including renewables and networks
* A commitment to continuous development and improvement including active engagement in professional networks
* Relevant industry experience, with a thoughtful and informed approach to sustainability and the challenges facing the energy sector
* Experience managing cross-functional project teams, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to balance multiple priorities
* Confidence working with data, an eye for detail, with the ability to interpret and communicate insights that support informed decision-making
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. Our investment will see us build the world\'s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions."
Acting to address climate change sits at the core of SSE's strategy. We link our long-term business goals to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Our Sustainability teams provide advice, support, and education to lead change, embed best practice, and keep us on track with our goals.
Benefits
Flexible benefits to fit your life, including discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits (online GP and 24/7 counselling), tech and transport season ticket loans, Cycle to Work scheme, and generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equality and applying
We are an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. All online applications only. A criminality and credit check will be completed if offered a role.
How to apply
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will be taking your application further.
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