Risk Manager

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First options available

Performance-related bonus

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE Thermal is seeking a Risk Manager to lead the Enterprise Risk Management framework and advise the Thermal Executive Committee on risk and mitigation strategies. You will collaborate across multiple functions to strengthen resilience and promote a strong risk culture.

In this role, you will partner with leaders to identify, assess, monitor and report strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, cyber and reputational risks, delivering value through informed decision making.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk and/or assurance, preferably within Energy.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders up to Executive level.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to navigate complex business challenges.
• Knowledge of the wholesale energy market, regulatory and legal landscape.
• Collaborative approach across a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Enterprise Risk Management framework for SSE Thermal.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Executives on risk and mitigation.
• Collaborate with Thermal and Group functions to integrate risk frameworks.
• Drive a culture of inclusivity, empowerment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Wholesale energy market knowledge

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Base Location:

You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Perth office.

Salary:

£59,800 - £89,800 depending on skills and experience + 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join SSE Thermal, playing a critical role in enabling the delivery of our strategic objectives. As Risk Manager, you will act as a key strategic advisor to the Thermal Executive Committee, leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of SSE Thermal's Enterprise Risk Management framework. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals across the business, you’ll support informed decision-making by identifying, assessing, monitoring and reporting strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, cyber and reputational risks.

The role works closely with business leaders and stakeholders to promote a strong risk culture, ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen organisational resilience, and deliver industry-leading risk and assurance services across SSE Thermal.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

• Be responsible for the Enterprise Risk Management framework within SSE Thermal, ensuring risk activities are directed to areas of highest risk and outputs generate value for the business.
• Act as a strategic advisor to Executives and Leadership on Enterprise Risk Management, emerging risks and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with colleagues across Thermal and Group functions to integrate risk frameworks, share intelligence and maximise value from risk & assurance activities.
• Collaborate and influence across a multi-disciplinary, high performing teams, maintaining a culture of inclusivity, empowerment and continuous improvement.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;

• Extensive experience in a risk and/or assurance background, preferably within the Energy sector.
• The ability to quickly and effectively build strong relationships with stakeholders up to Executive level, confidently leading and influencing discussions on complex risk matters.
• A strong commercial mindset, with the capability to navigate complex business challenges and deliver pragmatic, value-adding solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the wholesale energy market, including the regulatory and legal landscape.
• A collaborative approach, with proven experience bringing teams and stakeholders together across a matrix environment to drive successful delivery.

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 plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we’re transforming how we generate energy.

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 Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 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.

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