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Sector: Utilities, Oil, Gas and Energy
Role: Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Base Location: Reading - this is a hybrid role working a minimum two days a week from the office at the advertised location.
Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As a Risk Advisor, you will play a crucial role in helping the organisation identify, assess, and manage potential risks that could impact operations, finances, or reputation. You'll work closely with various teams to ensure that risk management strategies are well understood and properly implemented. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of safeguarding interests and contributing to its long-term success.
You will
1. Identify and assess risks across the business, using data and expertise to spot potential issues early.
2. Develop and implement risk management strategies, ensuring teams understand and minimise risks.
3. Monitor risks, track key indicators, and produce reports to leadership on emerging challenges.
4. Advise and support departments in managing risk, integrating it into daily operations.
5. Continuously improve risk management processes to stay relevant, efficient, and aligned with industry standards.
You have
1. Experience of working within a similar role with the ability to analyse complex data and situations to identify potential risks.
2. A strong problem-solving mindset with experience of developing strategies to reduce business risk.
3. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for explaining risk concepts clearly to colleagues at all levels.
4. A good understanding of risk management principles and frameworks is vital.
5. Familiarity with industry standards, regulations and best practices within the utilities industry or similarly regulated industry.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Lynsey at lynsey.macdonald@sse.com or on 01738 340426 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Our Benefits
* Sharesave Scheme
* 34 days of annual leave
* Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
* Interest-free technology loans
* 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
* Private healthcare discounts
* Subsidised gym memberships
* 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
* Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets
Explore our full list of benefits:
UK benefits booklet
ROI Benefits Booklet
NI Benefits Booklet
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