Head of Sustainability

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Head of Sustainability for a 12-month fixed term contract. This pivotal role focuses on leading the sustainability strategy and performance within the Energy Customer Solutions business. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and a passion for sustainability, with technical knowledge in environmental management. This position offers competitive compensation and flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounts on healthcare and gym memberships

Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills to build trust and influence.
• Strong leadership and organizational capabilities.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action.
• A passion for sustainability and commitment to positive impact.
• Technical knowledge in sustainability, ESG, or environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed ECS's sustainability strategy.
• Improve sustainability performance and identify opportunities.
• Own sustainability governance and reporting.
• Build relationships with government and industry specialists.
• Enhance ECS's sustainability value proposition.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Leadership and organizational capabilities

Strategic mindset

Passion for sustainability

Technical knowledge in sustainability

Job description

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Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based at one of our key sites - Dublin, Belfast, Reading, Cardiff, Perth or Glasgow.

Salary: Competitive + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take on a 12-month fixed term contract as Head of Sustainability for the Energy Customer Solutions (ECS) business. This is a pivotal role that will drive forward our sustainability agenda, ensuring alignment with the broader business goals and stakeholder expectations.

Sitting within the Marketing team, this role is key to ensuring sustainability is authentically embedded in our brand narrative, customer propositions, and communications.

You will

• Lead and embed ECS's sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with Group priorities and integration across the business and key stakeholders.
• Be responsible for improving sustainability performance, reducing risk, and identifying opportunities across the business unit, supply chain, and wider stakeholder network.
• Own ECS sustainability governance and reporting, including leading the Sustainability Committee and contributing to internal and external group reports (e.g. annual sustainability report, human rights report, investor reporting).
• Build and foster excellent relationships, where relevant and appropriate, with government, statutory bodies, and industry specialists, to ensure SSE is at the forefront of advances in sustainability in the context of the ECS market.
• Enhance ECS's sustainability value proposition by identifying and articulating opportunities to create meaningful impact for customers, communities, and the business.

You have

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills - able to build trust, influence, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and organisational capabilities - confident in setting direction, managing complexity, and driving delivery.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into action.
• A passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact.
• Technical knowledge or experience in sustainability, ESG, or environmental management, or equivalent value.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Energy Customer Solutions serves over 1.3 million households and businesses across the UK and Ireland. We help our customers accelerate their net zero ambitions by providing energy and low‑carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks.

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 Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 340826 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.

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.