Sustainability Manager (Social & Economic)

Equal Approach Ltd.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company focusing on sustainability is seeking a trusted advisor on human rights to shape its social and economic impact. In this role, you will lead initiatives related to sustainability, collaborate with various teams, and support stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary range of £50,100 - £75,100 and includes benefits like private healthcare discounts and flexible working options.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in social sustainability and due diligence.
• Ability to work across functions and with external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead on human rights and modern slavery for SSE Group.
• Shape and nurture sustainability activities aligning with business goals.
• Collaborate with teams to embed social sustainability into projects.
• Strengthen the quality of social data and reporting.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Human rights expertise

Social sustainability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering SSE’s short- and long-term social and economic sustainability priorities, as outlined in our Group strategies, plans, and policies. You’ll help bring these ambitions to life by working across teams and projects to embed meaningful social and economic impact. We are looking for a trusted advisor on human rights and other aspects of social sustainability, including economic impact and large capital projects. You’ll help guide and influence how SSE manages, reports, and improves its approach to social sustainability—setting thoughtful standards and practices that align with our wider goals. Reporting directly to the Head of Social and Economic Sustainability, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across SSE including our Health & Safety, HR, and Procurement teams. Your work will help build value through enhanced sustainability credentials and create opportunities for leadership and innovation in this space.

Responsibilities

• Be the day-to-day lead on human rights and modern slavery for SSE Group, providing advice on risk, due diligence, and reporting.
• Shape and nurture SSE’s social and economic sustainability activities by aligning them with business goals and stakeholder expectations, championing our just transition principles.
• Collaborate across teams to embed social sustainability into projects and procurement, ensuring practices are inclusive, responsible, and aligned with regulatory and investor needs.
• Work with internal stakeholders to strengthen the quality of social data and reporting.
• Support continuous learning and improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance social and economic value, while helping to manage risks through sustainable approaches.
• Build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing SSE in industry forums and supporting human rights due diligence in line with global standards.
• An understanding of SSE’s business and sectors including renewables and networks; a commitment to continuous development and improvement including active engagement in professional networks.
• Relevant industry experience, with a thoughtful and informed approach to sustainability and the challenges facing the energy sector.
• Experience managing cross-functional project teams, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Confidence working with data, an eye for detail, with the ability to interpret and communicate insights that support informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in human rights, social sustainability, and due diligence in line with global standards.
• Proven ability to work across functions (e.g., Health & Safety, HR, Procurement) and with external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into insights for decision-makers.
• Understanding of regulatory and investor expectations related to social sustainability and reporting.

Our Ambition and 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."

Acting to address the challenge of climate change sits at the core of SSE’s strategy. We’ve linked our long-term business goals to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our Sustainability teams provide advice, support and education to lead change, embed best practice, and keep us on track with our goals.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 (dependent on experience) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available. Benefits include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits (free online GP and 24/7 counselling), interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme, generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. We are an equal opportunity employer; SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.