Commercial Graduate Programme

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom SSE Full time
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Locations:Poole, New Forest

Salary:Circa £33,000 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Start Date: September 2024

What is the Role?

We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for graduates who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

SSEN Our graduate programme provides real hands-on experience of the Commercial or Business roles within SSEN and includes different business wide project and team interactions including; Business Assurance, Regulatory, Project Services, supporting our Field Operations, operational support and Quantity Surveying teams. Throughout the 2-year programme, you will have the support of our Graduate Programme Manager and a dedicated Business Manager, who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential.You will also be aligned to a subject matter mentor aligned to your specialism.

SSEN Our graduates work collaboratively in a variety of contexts, while also taking ownership and responsibility for maximising opportunities to contribute to the business and drive their own personal development within their specialism. You will have the opportunity to gain experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams on a wide range of complex issues, to challenge yourself in dealing first hand with real life scenarios.

A key principle of the graduate programme is continuous professional development and SSE has built a learning culture where value is placed on learnings that go beyond the immediate task. The programme will support your career development into a permanent role with SSE that reflects your experience, passion and specialism.

What do I need to join?

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself.Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. You should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.

You'll ideally have a minimum of a 2:2 in one of the following degree disciplines: Business, Economics, Project Management, Legal, Finance.

As the organisations grows and becomes more international, our graduates need to be highly flexible in order to embrace the changes and keep up with the fast-paced evolution of the business.Our graduates are agile in their thinking and seek to address knowledge gaps. You should be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.

You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here .

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact graduates@sse.com . If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we can arrange a call for a time that suits you.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Employment beyond the expiry of your graduate visa will only be possible if you meet the minimum salary threshold for the role you have applied for, as outlined by the Home Office at the applicable time.

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