Senior Talent and Leadership Development Consultant

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, 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: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, London, or Dublin

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Senior Talent and Leadership Development Consultant, you will play a critical role in shaping our future leaders and driving strategic growth. Working closely with our Learning and Development Partners, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, and HR Business Partners, you'll design, implement, and evaluate innovative leadership programmes that support SSE's delivery of NZAP+. Your expertise in coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement will be key as you develop senior talent through creative and impactful interventions. You'll introduce and apply insights from industry trends, emerging technologies, and academic research, and bring exceptional skills in engaging and consulting with senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence our leadership culture and build capabilities that truly make a difference. The main duties of the role include:

• Designing, delivering, and evaluating a range of senior leadership development programmes, from team facilitation and coaching to executive development. Leveraging external thought leadership and innovative methods to provide best-in-class external Executive Development options.
• Leading the development of our Coaching Academy, managing both internal and external coaching relationships to deliver impactful results. Training and supporting a network of internal coaches and provide strategic coaching to senior leaders.
• Developing and implementing mentoring strategies across the organisation, including a reverse mentoring programme for senior leaders. Monitoring the quality and impact of mentoring to ensure continuous development through the creation of communities of practice.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored leadership development solutions. Using your expertise to influence and challenge effectively to ensure solutions are innovative, inclusive, and aligned with business goals.
• Collaborating closely with Learning Partners and HR to drive the talent management process, ensuring that leadership development is integrated into broader organisational strategies and supported by robust data and reporting.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• A coaching qualification and experience in managing executive coaching programmes. Qualified to deliver a range psychometrics including but not restricted to Insights, Hogan, 360 degree feedback, and ESCI.
• Proven success in designing and delivering leadership development programmes and mentoring strategies.
• Experience in consulting with and influencing senior business stakeholders to deliver successful development interventions.
• A broad range of HR and business experience to effectively link development to the broader people strategy.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of demonstrating return on investment for development initiatives.

About our Business

SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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