Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in our Edinburgh or Perth office
Salary: £44,000 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. To align with the market the working hours of this role are 07:00-19:00 including a 1 in 3 weekend rotation with enhanced payment provided.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
At SSE, our trading teams play a vital role in balancing the UK's energy system, optimising market opportunities and supporting the transition to a net zero future. As Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) become increasingly important in delivering a cleaner, more flexible energy network, we're looking for a commercially minded Battery Trader to join our high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market, using your analytical insight and commercial judgement to maximise the value of SSE's battery portfolio while ensuring safe, compliant and responsible operations that support customers, communities and the wider energy system.
You will
- Optimise SSE's battery assets by managing short-term dispatch, scheduling and trading activity across a growing BESS portfolio, always maintaining a strong focus on operational safety, compliance and risk management.
- Identify and capture market opportunities by analysing wholesale power prices, ancillary service markets, asset availability and operational constraints to maximise commercial returns.
- Execute trading strategies across short-term power markets, balancing mechanisms and ancillary services, making clear and informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitor portfolio performance, contribute to transparent reporting and support the delivery of commercial, operational and financial objectives.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across trading, operations, analytics and technology teams to continuously improve systems, processes and optimisation capabilities.
You have
- Experience in a commercial, trading or analytical role, ideally within energy, commodities, asset optimisation or another dynamic market environment.
- A genuine interest in energy markets and the transition to a low-carbon future; knowledge of GB or European power markets would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and use insights to support effective decision-making.
- The confidence to make sound judgements under pressure while maintaining a thoughtful, safety-conscious and risk-aware approach.
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and working as part of an inclusive, supportive team.
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.
SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.
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 [email protected] / 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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