Renewables Risk Manager - Risk & Assurance

Base Location: Flexible UK Salary: £44,800 - £67,200 depending on skills and experience + excellent benefits + performance-related bonus Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours | Flexible working patterns available About the Department SSE Renewables (SSER) is the UK and Ireland's leading renewable energy company. Our aim is to be the largest and most efficient developer of onshore and offshore wind in the UK and Ireland. We drive new growth by identifying, developing, building and operating high quality wind and hydro assets in GB, Ireland and internationally. In order to contribute to a low carbon future, we have committed to treble our current Renewables output by 2030. Our Commercial & Investment (C&I) Management directorate is responsible for ensuring we deliver the full commercial potential of our assets and optimise future investment opportunities. Within the C&I directorate we are establishing a new Risk & Assurance team with principal accountability for assuring the MD and SSER Executive Committee that the systems of internal control across the business are suitable for delivering our objectives in a fully compliant manner. What is the Role? This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the establishment of this new team, supporting our business growth ambitions as we deliver on 'building back greener'. As the Renewables Risk Manager, you'll facilitate the consistent identification, assessment and reporting of risks within the Renewables business. You'll own and further develop the current business-wide Risk Management Framework to ensure a consistent approach to risk management across all parts of the business and then actively use this to ensure the optimal mitigation of all categories of risk facing the business. This will involve working with Risk & Assurance colleagues and others within the business to identify opportunities to improve the mitigation of current and emerging risks facing the business. In this role you will further ensure appropriate and timely reporting of business risks to the Renewables Executive Committee and other leadership teams within the business and will work with the Group Risk team to provide regular reporting on business unit Principal risks to the Group Risk Committee. What do I need? To be successful in this role you will have extensive skills and experience in the best-practice identification and management of all categories of business risk both at enterprise level and across the operational areas of the business. A professional qualification in Risk Management would be advantageous. You'll have an understanding of the structure of the UK and Ireland energy industry and specifically the Renewables sector, as well as an awareness of the associated Regulatory and Legislative obligations. A detailed understanding of the Renewables Risk Management Framework is preferred but consideration will also be given to candidates with experience of a similar approach to risk management. You'll be comfortable interacting and presenting to Senior Management, with highly proficient facilitation and presentation skills. Due to the multiple priorities you'll juggle, you'll be well organised, results-orientated and able to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines, under minimal supervision. Our Benefits We're committed to ensuring we offer our people a great place to work, with competitive salary, contributory pension plan and benefits package. Click here to find out what else is on offer. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online however to discuss any adjustments you may require submitting your application please get in touch with pamela.fleming@sse.com. We'll let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date. This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. If you successfully secure a role with us, you'll be required to complete our pre-employment screening process before joining. About SSE We all have different skills here at SSE and that's what makes us stand out. We all take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'. SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #LI-PF1Advertised: 03 Dec 2020 GMT Standard Time Applications close: 16 Dec 2020 GMT Standard Time