NESO Lead Policy Manager

Base Location

One of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

£competitive + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible (first options available)

As NESO Lead Policy Manager, you will sit at the heart of the energy transition, helping to shape the future direction of the GB electricity system. You will play a key role in ensuring SSEN Transmission’s voice is heard, understood and acted on as the National Energy System Operator (NESO) evolves.

This is your opportunity to lead strategic policy thinking, influence national decision‑making and guide a team working on some of the most important energy challenges of our time.

You will bring clarity to complex issues, set the strategic direction for policy development, and build relationships that help drive positive outcomes for both our organisation and the wider sector. If you are motivated by long‑term thinking, influencing change and leading people to deliver high‑impact work, this role gives you significant autonomy, visibility and purpose.

• Set the strategic direction for our policy approach, aligning your work with industry developments and long‑term organisational possède goals, while exercising autonomy in setting priorities and making decisions that drive progress.
• Influence key stakeholders, representing the business in high‑level discussions and ensuring your insights contribute to shaping policy outcomes and delivering against strategic objectives.
• Lead and inspire a team, creating an environment where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement flourish, and where success is measured through the achievement of meaningful, long‑term reforms.
• Manage programme risks, ensuring strong governance, clear oversight and proactive mitigation across key policy and reform activities.
• Deliver meaningful impact, ensuring your recommendations support the successful implementation of reforms and contribute to positive outcomes for both the organisation and the wider industry.

• Extensive experience in electricity markets, regulatory frameworks, and policy development, with a particular focus on strategic energy planning.
• A proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and influence senior external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, allowing you to simplify complex issues and present them clearly.
• Experience managing cross‑functional teams in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• The confidence to work autonomously, setting priorities and making decisions that drive real progress.

SSE’s purpose is to provide the energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We develop, build, persoons electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical infrastructure across five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where itन्त्र? include required: movimento, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity  supply for the communities we serve. 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.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech, transport season tickets or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

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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.

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will be taking your application further. If you are offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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