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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.
Business & Commercial Graduate Programme – September 2024 Intake
Base Locations
Scotland: Glasgow, Perth
England: Reading, London, Manchester, Sunderland
Northern Ireland: Belfast
ROI: Dublin
Salary: Circa £33,000/€33,500 a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
What is the Role?
As a graduate joining SSE, you will follow either a generalist or specialist pathway depending on your degree discipline, preferred business area and career aspirations. Generalists will gain exposure across multiple departments throughout the 2-year programme, shaping the programme to suit your individual interests and career goals. Specialists will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure within a business area for the duration of their graduate programme which can last between 12 months and 2 years. Both pathways have the aim of providing experience that with lead to a substantive post.
Throughout the 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.
We offer a variety of programmes across different business units and you will be asked as part of the application process which one you prefer. Take a look at the each of the programmes we offer and see which one is the right fit for you. Once you have done your research, apply for the one that excites you most.
Energy Businesses
This Programme offers you a unique opportunity, on our generalist pathway, to experience life across multiple SSE Energy Businesses; SSE Renewables, Energy Portfolio Management, SSE Thermal, Energy Customer Solutions and SSE Enterprise.
Across the two years, you will spend six months at a time, in four different energy businesses. There are huge range of placements available that will challenge and inspire you along with excellent support every step of the way. Expect exposure to senior leaders and plenty of networking and training opportunities too. You should be studying for or have achieved a degree in the following disciplines; Business Management, Economics, Sustainability, Digital, Marketing, Strategy, Innovation, Trading, Commercial, Finance & Accounting or Data Analytics. These roles can be based in Dublin, Belfast, Perth, Glasgow, Manchester, Sunderland, Reading and London. Find out more about the programme here.
Transmission
Our Business Planning and Commercial team focuses on research, analytics, data management, economic analysis & commercial performance as well as influencing policy areas. This team is critical in ensuring we are working towards Net Zero, understanding the energy landscape and implementing strategies to ensure we provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to our communities.
We have we have commercial positions based across Scotland, inclusive of Inverness, Glasgow, Cumbernauld, Perth, Aberdeen. Graduates will add value to a number of our teams including Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning and Commercial, Whole System and Regulation. We are looking for candidates with degrees Business, Economics, Maths, Innovation, Finance or any non-engineering. There are Transmission opportunities available on both our generalist and specialist pathways. You can learn more about the Transmission Commercial Graduate positions here.
Enterprise
In our Enterprise Commercial programme, graduates on our specialist pathway will have the opportunity to experience placements in our Operations/Customer Service, Heat and EV teams, where you will gain experience to become a Project Development Manager. You will be based in Slough, Reading, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Melksham or Cardiff. To be considered for these roles, candidates should have a degree in digital, business, IT, environmental science, sustainability, engineering or electrical engineering. You can find out more about the Enterprise Commercial programme here.
Renewables
In our Renewables Solar & Battery Operations team, graduates will have the opportunity to experience placements around the business on our generalist pathway. These roles can be based in Glasgow or Reading. To be considered for these roles, candidates should have degrees in Electrical Engineering.
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 have a minimum of a 2:2 in the degree relevant to the business area and location you are applying for. Please refer to the programme overview contained here for more information.
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.
About SSE
We are driven by our purpose: to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We are a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
We develop, own and operate low carbon infrastructure to support the zero-carbon transition. This includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses, and we have interests across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland.
We are UK listed, employing 10,000 talented and skilled people and are real Living Wage and Fair Tax Mark accredited.
Because we’re SSE, and we’re for a better world of energy – for everyone.
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 are arrange a call with you at 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.
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.
