About the Role Base Location: Portsmouth, Reading, Slough, Southampton, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil. Salary: £52,285 - £60,730 and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available We have a fantastic opportunity for a Arborist Contract Programme Manager to join our team As a Contract Programme Manager, you will manage financial and commercial aspects daily. You ensure external resources meet cost, quality, and customer service standards in contracts. The role involves planning and organising Contract Partners for tree cutting projects related to electrical equipment. This includes overseeing work across four regions, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance. We are looking for someone with good leadership skills. Someone trustworthy with great data management skills. Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Lead by example to promote a positive culture for Safety by conducting 4 site visits weekly and encourage safety behaviour regularly. Plan and schedule teams efficiently to boost productivity and performance. Confirm accurate data submitted by contract partners, such as work completion dates, pre commencement meetings, forecast delivery completed on time and with accuracy. Indirectly manage external partners to exceed customer and regulator expectations. Ensure work is delivered on time as per contracted agreements with partners and track and audit contractor resources daily to maintain accountability. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: A good understanding of the NEC3 contract, contractor and commercial management. Excellent IT skills to effectively analyse data which is a big part of this role. Demonstrable experience delivering large projects, understanding of the tendering process for the purchasing and engagement of suppliers. Experience of leading and motivating small teams in a target driven environment. Knowledge of network operations and vegetation management works within a distribution network. As there is a requirement to travel to various locations, a full driving license is therefore essential. About our Business SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority. 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 kim.anninksse.com / 01738 344051. 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. LI-COM LI-DIST LI-KA3