Website and Social Media Officer Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible across the UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key Scottish sites, which include but are not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Edinburgh.
Salary: £28,300 - £42,500 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The SSEN Transmission Communications team is responsible for proactively protecting and enhancing the reputation of SSEN Transmission. It works closely with the media and utilises traditional and digital channels to communicate Transmission's business successes, project updates and financial performance, to support its business objectives.
As Website and Social Media Officer, you'll support the Senior Communications Manager in the development and management of SSEN Transmission's digital channels, including:
- Supporting the timely flow of well-presented content on SSEN Transmission's website (www.ssen-transmission.co.uk) and associated social media channels.
- Identifying opportunities for proactive and reactive online engagement, in support of SSEN Transmission's communication objectives.
- Creating digital content that promotes, protects and enhances SSEN Transmission's reputation.
- Thorough measurement of online reach and evaluation of the effectiveness of SSEN Transmission's digital output.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience in, and an enthusiasm for, website content management and analysis as well as capability with social media (including paid-for promotional activity).
- Knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media with a drive and passion for digital communications.
- A desire to learn about creative content production including the use of video, photography, animation and graphics.
- Excellent organisational, project management and problem-solving skills with a focus on setting priorities, managing processes and delivering results under tight timescales.
- The ability to translate complex data into contextualised conclusions, in order to impact an evolving digital communications strategy.
- Ideally, a relevant qualification in a related subject such as digital communications; marketing; graphic design; PR and communications; or something similar.
- Understanding of the energy sector and the associated infrastructure, as well as an understanding of the SSEN Transmission business ideally.
About our Business
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves.
Home to some of Scotland's and the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission, one of Europe's fastest growing transmission networks, is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero emissions and helping secure the country's future energy security through enabling the deployment of homegrown, low carbon energy.
If you are passionate about tackling the climate emergency and securing our future energy security, working for a company at the forefront of delivering Government targets, this job is for you.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required 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 submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] / 01738 341814.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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