Head of Energy Market Development

SSE; Perth; Remote; AUD 196,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/adoptio

Job summary

SSE seeks a Head of Energy Market Development to steer response to evolving energy markets and codes, translating market changes into commercial insights. The role blends leadership, market analysis, and external engagement to position SSE for emerging opportunities.

Based in a location with 50% time in Perth or London, the role integrates market strategy with regulatory engagement and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful changes in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of energy market structures, regulation and industry codes.
• Ability to translate market evolution into commercial insights.
• Experience engaging regulators, governments, industry bodies.

Responsibilities

• Shape SSE's approach to energy market development across wholesale, balancing, flexibility and capacity markets.
• Lead responses to market design changes and industry codes with evidence-based positions.
• Represent SSE externally to regulators, government bodies, market operators and partners.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic insight to help senior leaders make decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing market development team across functions.

Skills

Energy market knowledge

Strategic thinking

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & people development

Job description

SSE seeks a Head of Energy Market Development to steer response to evolving energy markets and codes, translating market changes into commercial insights. The role blends leadership, market analysis, and external engagement to position SSE for emerging opportunities.

Based in a location with 50% time in Perth or London, the role integrates market strategy with regulatory engagement and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful changes in the energy sector.