Enterprise Risk & Assurance Graduate Programme

SSE PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE PLC invites graduates to join the Enterprise Risk & Assurance Graduate Programme, starting September 2027, based in Glasgow or Perth. This two-year programme builds commercial and analytical expertise while developing proficiency in governance, risk and assurance across SSE.

You’ll gain exposure to assurance activities, risk management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement, with mentoring and progression opportunities into Risk & Assurance roles after completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline.
• Graduate with interest in governance, risk, assurance or audit.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across assurance activities, including audit and governance.
• Identify, assess and manage risk while supporting business performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive business improvement and accountability.
• Conduct data analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Evidence-based decision making

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Initiative and ownership

Education

2:2 honours degree

Job description

Start Date: Commencing September 2027

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £35,000 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available

Turn your curiosity about how organisations work into a meaningful career.

Whether you're interested in governance, risk management, assurance, audit or business performance, you'll develop valuable analytical and stakeholder management skills while helping SSE strengthen controls, improve performance and support informed decision-making across the business.

What is the role?

At SSE, our Risk and Assurance department plays a critical role in helping the business identify and manage risk, strengthen controls, improve performance and support informed decision-making across the organisation. Through these activities, the team provides insight, challenge and assurance that help SSE achieve its strategic objectives.

Our Enterprise Risk & Assurance Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who want to develop commercial and analytical expertise while making a real impact from day one. Over two years, you'll gain broad exposure across SSE, building a strong understanding of our business, strategy and operations while developing the skills needed for a long-term career in assurance, governance, risk or audit.

You’ll gain experience across a range of assurance activities, including:

• Assurance and audit activities that provide insight and improve business performance.
• Risk identification, assessment and management.
• Data analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
• Governance and compliance within a complex and regulated organisation.
• Stakeholder engagement and business improvement.
• Continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen processes and ways of working.

Alongside real business experience, you'll benefit from mentoring, structured development opportunities and support from experienced colleagues across SSE. You'll also have access to a wide network of graduates and business leaders.

Following successful completion of the programme, you'll have the opportunity to progress into a role within Risk & Assurance, helping to strengthen governance, manage risk, improve performance and support informed decision-making across SSE.

What we're looking for

You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline. We welcome applications from graduates of all academic backgrounds. Whether you've studied Business Management, Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Energy Policy, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance, or another discipline, we're interested in the skills, perspectives and potential you’ll bring.

We’re looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to develop expertise in assurance while helping improve business performance across SSE. You’ll likely be someone who:

• Enjoys analysing information, solving problems and using evidence to support better decision-making.
• Has a genuine interest in governance, risk, assurance, audit or business performance.
• Is curious, willing to ask questions and motivated to learn, develop new skills and explore new challenges.
• Works well with others, building positive relationships and bringing different perspectives together to achieve shared goals.
• Takes ownership, uses initiative and is committed to continuous improvement, personal development and making a meaningful contribution from day one.

About SSE

Were helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

Were accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

• Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you.

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.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.

SSE is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role as it does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. To be eligible for this role, candidates must therefore have the legal right to work full time in the UK for the duration of the Graduate Programme from September 2027 to September 2029 and beyond, without requiring sponsorship from SSE.