Sustainability Manager (Social & Economic)

SSE PLC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a candidate to lead on human rights and social sustainability initiatives. You will shape sustainability activities and work across teams to embed social impact into projects. The ideal candidate has relevant experience in sustainability, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role offers a salary of £50,100 - £75,100 and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Understanding of SSE's business and sectors including renewables and networks.
• Relevant industry experience with a thoughtful approach to sustainability.
• Experience managing project teams with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day on human rights and modern slavery for SSE Group.
• Shape SSE's social economic sustainability activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of SSE's business and sectors

Commitment to continuous development

Relevant industry experience

Managing cross-functional project teams

Confidence working with data

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in London or another of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, and Reading.

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 (dependant 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

The role

This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering SSEs short- and long-term social and economic sustainability priorities, as outlined in our Group strategies, plans, and policies. Youll help bring these ambitions to life by working across teams and projects to embed meaningful social and economic impact.

Were looking for a trusted advisor on human rights and other aspects of social sustainability, including economic impact and large capital projects. Youll 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, youll 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 advise on risk, due diligence and reporting
• Shape and nurture SSEs social economic sustainability activities by aligning it 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, working with
• 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.

You will have

• An understanding of SSEs 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.

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 challenge of climate change sits at the core of SSE's strategy. That's why 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.

Benefits

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.

Equality and inclusion

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 / 01738 344763 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.