SSEN Transmission
NESO Policy Analyst

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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 – Glasgow or Perth.
Salary
£36,200 - £54,400 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
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland and plays a vital role in enabling the transition to net zero. NESO has become a key stakeholder in shaping the future of the GB energy system, and our team is central to managing this interface. As NESO Policy Analyst, you will support our engagement with the NESO providing thorough assessment of policies and ensuring SSEN Transmission’s interests are represented and aligned with NESO’s evolving role and frameworks.
You will
- Deliver Quality Submissions: Prepare and contribute to high-quality regulatory submissions and consultation responses, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Analyse and Advise: Assess policy and regulatory developments, providing insights on their potential impact to support organisational objectives.
- Support Decision-Making: Assist senior managers and subject matter experts in identifying and managing regulatory risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with external stakeholders, including regulators, government, and industry partners.
- Monitor Change: Track ongoing policy and regulatory changes, highlighting potential impacts and opportunities for the organisation.
- Champion Safety: Promote a strong safety culture by modelling best practices and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.
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- A strong understanding of GB electricity markets and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in policy analysis, regulatory compliance, or energy system operations.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
- The ability to communicate complex information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrable skills in working collaboratively across teams and influence outcomes.
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.


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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.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com / 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.
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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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