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The SSE Group’s vision is to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. Our purpose is to provide the energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.
To achieve this, our strategy is to create value for shareholders and society by developing, operating and owning energy and related infrastructure in a sustainable way.
What is the Role?
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.
Our graduate programme provides real hands-on experience through a rotation of placements in different projects and teams. Throughout the 2-year programme, you will have the support of our Graduate Programme Manager and a business mentor, who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential.
Our graduates work collaboratively in a variety of contexts, while also taking ownership of their role by working under their own direction to drive action forward. 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 and passion.
What will I do on the programme?
The role of Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability graduate involves working across all areas of the SHE function, gaining valuable experience in strategy, operational risk management and compliance.
You will work in the Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability team, reporting to a senior member of the team. The programme will include:
- Gaining knowledge and experience across all discipline areas, with the potential of further academic qualification.
- Understanding of SSE and Distributed Energy governance processes and how they are applied
- Practical experience will be gained in the form of hybrid working at operational site(s), SSE offices and home, with the potential of experiencing the operational activities of other SSE businesses
What do I need to join?
You will have gained or be predicted to achieve a 2:2 Honours Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental/Sustainability Management.
You need the willingness to undertake a varied and challenging role with the ability to work to tight timescales to deliver to a high standard to work. We're looking for you to be pro-active and use your initiative in order to work individually or as part of a team and undertake challenging tasks often beyond your ‘comfort zone’.
We'd love you to have practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the role, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.
You should have an interest in the energy sector and show alignment with SSE's core values. We also ask that you have a flexible approach to work locations and be genuinely committed to developing a career with us – as we are with you.
Life at SSE
If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.
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.
We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, 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'.
SSE is 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 and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.
Next Steps
Applications close on Sunday, 27th November 2022. For more information about this role, or to discuss any adjustments you require to submit your application please get in touch with us at graduates@sse.com
About SSE
We all have different skills here at SSE and that’s what makes us stand out. We all take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, 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’.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment. If sponsorship is required, we may be able to provide support.
Sponsoring international candidates is a complex process involving numerous procedures which must be followed precisely in order to comply with immigration legislation. We look at requests on a case-by-case basis. Please note the overall decision on visa applications sit with UKVI and not SSE.
SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
