Governance Manager - Eastern Green Link

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements: maternity/adption

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking an experienced Governance Manager to lead governance across the Eastern Green Link portfolio, aligning with JV and Transmission Owner requirements. The role requires collaboration with SSEN, National Grid and JV partners to ensure a consistent governance approach across projects.

You will oversee the governance framework, update strategy, and provide SME input to project governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and leading governance frameworks in large-scale infrastructure or major capital projects.
• Ability to engage with director-level and C-suite stakeholders to drive governance.
• Experience providing leadership and line management to teams supporting governance delivery.
• Knowledge of PMO or project services functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the governance framework across the portfolio and align with JV and TO requirements.
• Input and update the portfolio governance and assurance strategy, and provide SME input to project governance strategies.
• Identify items requiring Transmission Owner Board governance and track escalations.
• Provide leadership to the Governance Analyst and support governance activities across the portfolio.
• Support the development and implementation of the Delegation of Authority structure across the portfolio.

Skills

Governance design

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

PMO collaboration

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth

Salary: £51,600- £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We are recruiting an experienced Governance Manager to work across the Eastern Green Link Portfolio. You will develop governance strategy across the portfolio and work closely with the SSEN and National Grid as well as the individual Joint Venture (JV) projects to ensure adherence to both JV and respective Transmission Owner (TO) governance requirements. You will work to develop and maintain consistency of approach and tooling across the portfolio

You will

• Act as the owner of the Governance framework across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with Joint Venture (JV) governance criteria and Transmission Owner (TO) requirements.
• Input and provide updates to the portfolio governance and assurance strategy, and provide SME input to individual project governance and assurance strategies
• Work with project teams to identify items requiring Transmission Owner Board governance and ensure they are accurately captured, tracked and progressed through the appropriate escalations
• Provide line management, leadership and oversight to the Governance Analyst, supporting the effective delivery of governance activities across the portfolio
• Support the development and implementation of the Delegation of Authority structure across the portfolio to support clear decision‑making and accountability

You have

• Demonstrable experience designing and leading governance frameworks within a large-scale infrastructure or major capital projects environment
• Proven ability to engage with, influence, and work effectively alongside Director‑level and C‑suite stakeholders
• Experience providing leadership, development, and line management to team members to support high-performing delivery
• Knowledge of, or experience working within or in close collaboration with, PMO or project services functions

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.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on [e-mail] / 01738 341147 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.