Strategic Energy Policy Manager – NESO Planning

SSE plc; Folda; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Cycle to Work

Online GP

Counselling

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a NESO Policy Manager, Strategic Planning, to shape the GB energy system within SSEN Transmission, based in Glasgow or Perth with a hybrid working pattern. You will collaborate with NESO to develop policy positions, analyse regulatory developments, and support senior leaders in communicating risks and opportunities across strategic planning initiatives.

The role offers permanent and fixed-term contracts, full-time hours, and a flexible-first approach with a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GB electricity markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in energy policy, regulation, strategic planning, market design, network development, or related areas within the energy sector.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative and productive mindset with the confidence to influence outcomes across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of SSEN Transmission's policy positions on strategic planning matters, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and wider strategic priorities.
• Coordinate and deliver submissions, consultation responses and information requests to NESO and other key stakeholders relating to strategic planning.
• Analyse policy and regulatory developments, advising on their potential impact and communicating risks and opportunities.
• Support senior leaders by identifying and communicating risks, opportunities, and implications of various strategic planning initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners, facilitating collaboration and information sharing.

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a NESO Policy Manager, Strategic Planning, to shape the GB energy system within SSEN Transmission, based in Glasgow or Perth with a hybrid working pattern. You will collaborate with NESO to develop policy positions, analyse regulatory developments, and support senior leaders in communicating risks and opportunities across strategic planning initiatives.

The role offers permanent and fixed-term contracts, full-time hours, and a flexible-first approach with a competitive salary