Head of Group Operational Excellence

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Location:

Perth, Glasgow, Reading, Havant or Dublin

Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + 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

The Group Transformation Office is driving SSE’s future ambitions by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and high performance across the organisation. The role reports to the Chief Transformation Officer and involves designing, delivering, and governing a programme that enhances efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainable change across the SSE Group.

• Collaborate with the Chief Transformation Officer and senior stakeholders to define the vision, strategy, and annual roadmap for the Operational Excellence programme across SSE.
• Support the implementation of inclusive processes for programme management, including governance forums, financial oversight, and benefit realisation.
• Pro‑actively seek out opportunities to deliver additional value, including areas of high strategic importance and tangible commercial value. Galvanise colleagues and peers around value creation and benefits realisation.
• Mentor and coach transformation leaders and change agents, developing skills and confidence at all levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy‑in for Operational Excellence initiatives.

• Experience in management or coordination of project and programme governance frameworks and standards.
• A deep understanding of transformation and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Operational Excellence or equivalent) and their application in complex organisations.
• Previous experience overseeing budgets, allocating resources and cost management for transformation programmes.
• Ability to collaborate, inspire and challenge learners to apply principles and tools taught quickly and effectively.
• Previous experience in a large complex organisation tracking and reporting on KPIs, including supporting training rollout, business unit engagement, value delivered, and satisfaction scores.

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. Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE, and our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they’re getting and giving their best.

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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  / 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.

Start your online application using the apply link on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll let you know after the closing date whether we will be taking your application further. If offered a role, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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