About the Role:

Base Location: We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices in Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset or Wiltshire

Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + car/car allowance + performance bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

- To help deliver our RIIO ED2 business plan of £4BN we are expanding our Large Capital Delivery team to include Strategic Project Liaisons to work across both our SEPD and SHEPD Distribution licence areas.

- The purpose of the Strategic Project Liaison role is to ensure that SSEN’s Large Capital Delivery (LCD) programme has a rigorous and effective approach to stakeholder engagement to support projects across the portfolio. This includes support in the development and implementation of a new portfolio-wide stakeholder engagement strategy. Working closely with the Strategic Project Liaison Manager and Project delivery teams you will manage and maintain relevant project, stakeholder and community engagement. Your duties will also include;

- Develop key partnerships internally and externally, with key external stakeholders e.g. Government bodies, local community councils and key local community members, and work with Corporate Affairs to engage with local MPs/MSPs and local councillors in support of all Projects and existing assets.

- Support Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, to guide LCD Project Teams in stakeholder management activities, ensuring project information is clearly and consistently communicated to both external and internal audiences.

- Work closely with Corporate Affairs to develop external communications via press releases, social media and other media channels.

- Ensure that stakeholder engagement strategies are recorded and implemented. You will assist Corporate Affairs in the identification of potential threats and opportunities across project delivery ensuring alignment against SSE Group-wide-strategy.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A proven background in stakeholder management and communications with an understanding of stakeholder analysis, mapping and management methodologies.

- Experience of influencing and negotiating effectively at a variety of levels, demonstrating excellent stakeholder management skills.

- Effective communication and engagement strategies, with a good working knowledge of external and internal communications.

- Ideally with a Degree level qualification from a PR/Communications/Journalism background.

- A good understanding of electricity distribution and transmission networks would be beneficial.

As this role requires travel throughout the project areas, a full UK Driving Licence is required

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 26 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on louise.conway@sse.com / 01738 351698.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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