Energy Markets & Operations Energy Trader

SSE Enterprise; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking an Operations Energy Trader. This pivotal role involves managing the energy trading portfolio while optimizing energy production and minimizing risks. With a focus on short-term strategy, the ideal candidate will demonstrate analytical skills, attention to detail, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary along with performance-related bonuses and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Interest-free loans for transport tickets

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of GB and Ireland energy markets desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the short-term energy portfolio for SSE.
• Deliver budgets and manage trading strategies.
• Report on key KPI's to business units.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Energy Markets - Operations Energy Trader

• Job Number: 557204
• Closing at: Jan 25 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: Edinburgh or Perth – this is a 24/7 role working as part of a shift trading team and includes the requirement to be able to work from one of the advertised office locations.

Salary: £45,000 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + disturbance/shift allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

Operations Trading supports our business by managing real time UK & Central Western Europe energy balances and market exposures from SSE's assets and customers. Our generation assets include Wind, Hydro, Pumped Storage, CCGT & BESS and we are looking for a trader who can analyse the multitude of options available to these flexible assets and capture best value.

This is a high-profile role, central to the success of SSE and will be at the forefront of the green energy transition supporting the growth of the whole business. The Operations Energy Trader is central to the real time optimisation and despatch of the SSE energy portfolio, looking to minimise risks and maximise value.

You will

• Manage the dynamic short-term energy portfolio for SSE. This will include ensuring our energy portfolio is economically despatched, scheduled and traded in a manner where we satisfy our legal, regulatory and market obligations. Appraising commodities in the markets and reacting to changes, while working with the wider operations trading team.
• You will have a primary focus on helping to deliver budgets, while managing SSE and third party PPA assets and deciding appropriate trading strategies.
• You will work with the team to continually evaluate the changing energy markets and products that SSE's assets can provide. And you will report progress of key KPI's to the SSE business units with full transparency and accuracy.
• Appraise, recommend and execute trading strategies for the short-term energy auctions, continuous energy markets, ancillary services and real time balancing mechanisms.
• Liaise with IT development team to ensure systems can support participation in target services.

You have

• Previous experience of working within a similar role, with experience of working in a commercial environment would be preferred but is not essential.
• It would be beneficial to possess skills in data analysis, problem solving and have a strong teamworking attitude.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the GB and Ireland energy markets is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
• A strong attention to detail, comfortable working with numbers and common software packages.
• Flexibility and drive to succeed in a fast-paced operations environment with the ability to make valuable decisions under time restrictions and operational pressures.

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.

Secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.

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.