Head of Climate Change

6 months ago

Perth, 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 £20.5 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.

**About the Role**

**Base Location**: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to: - Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

**Salary**: £74,600 - £112,000 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and want to be at the forefront of the net-zero revolution? SSE, a leading energy company committed to decarbonising the power sector, is on the lookout for an individual with a passion for climate leadership to fill the pivotal role of Head of Climate Change. If you're a visionary leader with a genuine commitment to sustainability, this is your chance to make a lasting impact and be part of a company that's shaping the future.

At SSE, we're not just talking the talk; we're walking the walk towards a net-zero future. Through our Net Zero Acceleration Programme 'NZAP Plus', we are positioning ourselves as a living example of the transition to net zero. Joining SSE means being part of a company that's actively contributing to decarbonisation efforts, both nationally and internationally. As Head of Climate Change leading SSE’s Net Zero Transition Plan ‘NZTP’, and reporting directly to SSE’s Chief Sustainability Officer, you will:

- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to ensure robust governance and effective monitoring of NZTP actions, and drive sector-leading disclosures and engage external stakeholders in advance of the annual ‘say on climate’ resolution. Periodically reviewing the relevance and efficacy of the NZTP, its targets, and the associated actions.
- Lead the quality and coverage of SSE’s Climate Change Policy, supporting business units to achieve policy principles, as well as leading the annual climate assurance process and report to key committees.
- Establish a comprehensive Group-wide strategy for Climate Adaptation, ensuring strategy alignment across the group and presentation of Climate Adaptation Strategies to Executive and Board-level committees.
- Develop a climate engagement strategy and represent SSE in climate forums, supporting the Sustainability reporting team to implement sector-leading sustainability disclosures in alignment with international standards, and contributing positively to the development practical climate action in the power sector and corporate world.
- Manage a small dynamic team within the Group Sustainability Practice Team, whilst providing leadership and coordination to climate leads embedded within Business Units.

**What do I need?**

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in climate action, drive sustainability, and contribute to a net-zero future, SSE is the place for you. You'll already be a credible leader in climate forums, with investors and stakeholders, and demonstrate a broad understanding of the power sector in the UK or Ireland, as well as an understanding of decarbonisation pathways and net zero strategies. To be considered for this role, we’d also love you to have:

- Exceptional communication skills, able to communicate complex technical and scientific issues to a non-technical audience of decision makers and business leaders.
- Technical knowledge and understanding of climate science, corporate disclosure frameworks, international and national climate frameworks, and climate issues in a corporate context.
- Knowledge and previous experience of constructing climate adaptation plans and strategies.
- A talent to influence business leaders and an ability to navigate alternative and opposing perspectives whilst demonstrating accountability, good judgement, clarity of thought, and collaborative instincts.
- A patient and nurturing disposition to coach and support direct reports and colleagues from across the company.

See SSE’s early adoption of Net Zero Transition Planning and watch this discussion hosted by SSE’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Rachel McEwen, about SSE’s commitment to people, communities, and the environment as we embark on just and fair transition to net zero.

**About our Business**

SSE's business strategy places addressing the challenge of climate change at the very core of what we do - that's why we have deliberately decided to link long-term business goals to the UN's global goals for sustainable development. Our Sustainability Teams work across

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