Energy Policy & Strategic Planning Manager (Hybrid)

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Tech/transport loans (interest-free)

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a NESO Policy Manager, Strategic Planning, to shape the GB energy system. Based in Glasgow or Perth, you will spend half your time in the office and work across policy, regulatory and strategic planning with NESO partners.

You will develop SSEN Transmission’s policy positions, coordinate submissions, analyse regulatory developments and support senior leaders by communicating risks and opportunities in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of GB electricity markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in energy policy, regulation, strategic planning, market design or related areas in the energy sector.
• Excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset with influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of SSEN Transmission's policy positions on strategic planning.
• Coordinate and deliver submissions, consultation responses and information requests to NESO and stakeholders.
• Analyse policy and regulatory developments and advise on risks and opportunities.
• Support senior leaders by communicating risks, opportunities and implications.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external partners for collaboration.

Skills

GB electricity markets knowledge

Energy policy experience

Regulatory framework understanding

Analytical skills

Planning and organisation

Stakeholder communication

Collaborative mindset

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a NESO Policy Manager, Strategic Planning, to shape the GB energy system. Based in Glasgow or Perth, you will spend half your time in the office and work across policy, regulatory and strategic planning with NESO partners.

You will develop SSEN Transmission’s policy positions, coordinate submissions, analyse regulatory developments and support senior leaders by communicating risks and opportunities in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.