Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Glasgow
Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent OR Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Permanent and Fixed Term opportunities (12 month) are available.
The role
SSEN Transmission is experiencing significant growth driven by the need to connect considerable volumes of renewable generation onto our network to facilitate the pathway to Net Zero. Our regulation team is crucial in developing and delivering transmission infrastructure in the North of Scotland.
As a Senior Analyst in the Regulation Team, you will help the wider SSEN Transmission business understand the opportunities and barriers to delivering projects, new services, and consumer outcomes by translating existing policies and regulations and identifying upcoming reforms. You will be working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to achieve these outcomes and goals.
We place real value on thorough evidence and analysis to inform our decisions. It’s essential that we continually evaluate the impact of current policies and regulations and ensure that decisions about future changes are well-informed and evidence-led. This means you will need a good understanding of UK energy system policy, network regulations, and the wider net zero environment.
Our Senior Analysts work across a range of policy areas including, price controls, industry reform and wider net zero policy. You will lead on developing and responding to consultations and industry working groups. You will support senior colleagues in the development and implementation of broader work packages, including the ASTI framework submissions and the enduring regulatory price controls.
Permanent opportunities and a 12 month Fixed Term opportunity are available.
You will
- Support the development of business cases and regulatory submissions, helping secure investment through Ofgem’s ASTI framework and wider price control mechanisms to enable the delivery of our strategic objectives.
- Lead and coordinate research, analysis and policy development activities, helping to shape regulatory positions and influence outcomes in support of SSEN Transmission’s priorities.
- Manage and coordinate regulatory projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered on time while working collaboratively across SSEN Transmission and the wider SSE Group.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ofgem, representing the business in industry forums, responding to consultations and supporting effective engagement across the sector.
In this role, you will benefit from the support and expertise of colleagues across the Regulation Team and the wider SSEN Transmission business, helping you to succeed and develop.
You have
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify complex issues, assess root causes and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical topics into clear, concise and compelling messages for a range of audiences.
- Experience working within a regulated utility environment, supported by a degree in Economics, Business, Science, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
An understanding of the GB energy regulatory framework and wider energy sector, with an interest in how regulatory, political and policy developments shape the delivery of major infrastructure and investment programmes.
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 plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
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 Stephanie at [email protected] / 01738 342963 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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