Senior Group Strategy Manager - London, London, England, United Kingdom

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our London office.

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 + 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join SSE's Group Strategy team at a pivotal time in the energy transition. Led by our Chief Strategy Officer and reporting directly to SSE's CEO, the team plays a central role in helping shape the future of SSE and the communities we serve.

As a Senior Group Strategy Manager, you'll work alongside senior leaders from across the business to explore complex challenges, identify opportunities for sustainable growth and help guide long-term decision-making. Bringing together strategic thinking, commercial insight and a collaborative approach, you'll help shape recommendations that support SSE's net zero ambitions while ensuring safety, responsibility and sustainable value creation remain at the heart of everything we do.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to some of SSE's most important strategic priorities, building meaningful relationships across the organisation and helping create a cleaner, more secure energy future for generations to come.

You will

• Collaborate with leaders and teams across SSE to deliver strategic projects that support our long-term ambitions, business priorities and sustainable growth.
• Explore and evaluate investment opportunities, emerging technologies, partnerships and new markets, helping SSE make informed and responsible decisions.
• Build trusted relationships across the organisation, bringing insight, curiosity and different perspectives to support thoughtful decision-making.
• Communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way, helping senior and Executive stakeholders navigate choices and opportunities with confidence.
• Support, mentor and develop colleagues, contributing to an inclusive, psychologically safe and high-performing team culture where everyone can thrive.

You have

• Experience leading complex strategy, corporate development, consulting, investment or commercial projects with real business impact, gained in a top tier consulting firm or equivalent. 
• The ability to combine analytical thinking with commercial awareness, bringing clarity, structure and confidence to complex situations.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and engagement skills, with experience working with senior stakeholders and building trust across different groups.
• A collaborative, inclusive and empowering approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting the growth and development of others.
• An interest in the energy transition and experience within energy, infrastructure, utilities or other large-scale, investment-led sectors.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy (CARS) teams play a vital role in sharing SSE's strategy and achievements with our employees, communities, media, governments, investors and more. They advise our teams on complex political and regulatory changes, and influence industry stakeholders to drive positive change.

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 Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 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.

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