Learning Manager

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, 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.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: £44,100 - £55,000 + Performance Related Bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Learning Manager you’ll support the Learning Partner in delivering learning plans and developing a learning culture to support SSE’s accelerated Net Zero ambitions. You’ll work as a consultant, aligned to specific business areas, understanding key learning issues, and providing the appropriate solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a values driven team and business dedicated to enabling the transition to Net Zero. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Discussing and recommending the most effective learning solutions to meet the business priority goals and support the people capability plan needs, taking experience, exposure, and education into account.

• Working collaboratively and forming close working relations within the business and HR community.

• Driving innovative learning activity that promotes the SSE values and Leadership Blueprint, and meets compliance with regulators, internal policies, and standards.

• Helping develop a culture of continuous improvement, driving quality standards, and operational excellence on behalf of the Learning & Talent team and business areas.

What do I need?

This is an ideal role for a qualified HR or learning and development professional with an extensive track record in senior stakeholder management in a large organisation.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• The ability to ask good probing questions, listen intently, and embrace healthy debate that seeks diversity of input to all activity.

• The ability to communicate with impact and influence at senior levels in discussions relating to the most suitable learning solution to meet the need.

• Experience in project management and business change within an HR or learning and development role.

• The ability to deliver within challenging timescales, apply critical thinking, and good attention to detail.

• Excellent planning, communication, and engagement skills.

About our Business

SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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