Business Analyst in Perth

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Base Location: For this role, successful applicants must be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness.

Salary: £35,200 to £52,800 + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available.

As SSEN Transmission prepares for Connection Reform and continues to strengthen business excellence, the Process & Improvement PMO is evolving to become the backbone of governance across several internal value streams. A key part of this transformation is improving the operating processes that support our end‑to‑end value chain – especially in the early, pre‑Gate 0 stage where business needs are assessed and potential solutions are shaped before moving into the project phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO service delivery for internal governance activities, ensuring processes are well supported and effectively managed.
• Coordinate multiple project data sources to provide accurate, timely information for governance requirements, working closely with a wide group of stakeholders.
• Build strong, positive relationships across System Engineering & Investment, Network Development, Project Teams, Engineering, Customer Engagement and Commercial to support clear understanding of process inputs and outputs.
• Map and analyse operational processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and handoffs, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend solutions to strengthen PMO services, which may include process redesign, improved data workflows, and enhancements to digital systems and tools.

Qualifications

• An understanding of SSEN Transmission’s business, goals and values, with familiarity of the LCP framework and the energy sector, including the licence obligations we operate under.
• A degree or relevant experience in process or change management, business analysis or continuous improvement, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) alongside solid capability using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and SharePoint).
• Experience in project or process management, ideally with exposure to supporting an internal PMO function.
• Confidence leading discussions and meetings, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We\’re investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that\’s not all – we\’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy for the future and building a network for net‑zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Benefits

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Well‑being 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.

Equal Opportunity

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 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.