At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead brand strategy for a top UK energy brand during exciting growth and transformation.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in clean and affordable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health perks, and family support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy while inspiring trust and confidence in our brand.
- Qualifications: Experience in brand strategy and leading high-performing teams.
The predicted salary is between 60300 - 73700 £ per year.
Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Reading or London. You'll be expected to spend at least 50% of your working week in one of these locations.
Salary: Circa £95,000 + 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 role
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK's leading energy brands during a period of significant growth and transformation. Reporting to the Managing Director of Corporate Affairs and Regulation, you'll lead SSE's brand strategy across the Group, bringing our purpose and ambition to life for policymakers, investors, employees, customers and communities.
Leading a talented team of brand and design professionals, you'll strengthen the value and reputation of the SSE brand, build trust among key audiences, and inspire confidence in SSE's ambition to make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
You will:
- Define and evolve SSE's Group brand strategy, ensuring it supports our purpose, growth ambitions and long-term business priorities.
- Champion and protect the SSE brand, leading identity, architecture and governance to deliver a clear, consistent and distinctive brand experience.
- Lead strategic brand, reputation and employer brand initiatives that strengthen awareness, trust and advocacy, while demonstrating SSE's role in delivering a more sustainable energy future.
- Influence and align senior stakeholders across the business to embed a cohesive approach that enhances reputation, supports growth and creates long-term value.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages creativity, innovation and growth.
You have:
- Significant experience leading brand strategy within a large, complex organisation.
- Proven success delivering communications, campaigns and brand identity programmes that strengthen reputation, engagement and business performance.
- A track record of building and developing high-performing, inclusive teams.
- Exceptional influencing and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to engage and advise senior stakeholders and executive leaders.
- A strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to translate business priorities into growth, stakeholder confidence and long-term value.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
Our Corporate Affairs and Regulation teams play a vital role in sharing SSE's strategy and achievements with our employees, communities, media, governments, investors and more. They advise our teams on complex political and regulatory changes, and influence industry stakeholders to drive positive change.
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. 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.
Head of Group Brand in London employer: SSE plc
At SSE, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where safety and teamwork are paramount. Our employees benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including full PPE, tools, and a company vehicle, alongside opportunities for professional growth through training and development. With a commitment to inclusivity and employee wellbeing, we ensure that our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles across the Southern region.
