Risk Manager

SSE PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE Thermal is hiring a Risk Manager to lead the Enterprise Risk Management framework and act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Committee. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to identify, assess and report strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, cyber and reputational risks.

Role requires building strong relationships with Executives, a strong commercial mindset and experience in energy risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in risk/assurance, preferably in the Energy sector.
• Ability to rapidly build relationships with executives and lead complex risk discussions.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to deliver pragmatic, value-adding solutions.
• Knowledge of wholesale energy market regulation and legal landscape.
• Collaborative approach across a matrix organisation to drive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead SSE Thermal's Enterprise Risk Management framework and ensure governance outputs add value.
• Act as strategic advisor to Executives on risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Thermal and Group teams to integrate risk frameworks and share insights.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, empowerment and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Commercial acumen

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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