Key Takeaways
- Two-year graduate programme in Commercial Analysis with SSE, focusing on business performance, planning, and decision-making.
- Starting salary of £35,000 per annum, with a range of benefits.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline.
- Applications close on Sunday 1 November 2026, with a September 2027 start date.
- Based in Glasgow or Perth, with flexible working options available.
About the Role
This is a two-year graduate programme designed for individuals interested in commercial performance, business planning, regulation, risk, stakeholder engagement, or project analysis. You will develop business, analytical, and stakeholder management skills while making a real impact.
What you'll do:
- Gain hands-on experience across a range of business-focused teams within SSE Renewables or SSEN Transmission.
- Exposure to areas such as commercial analysis, business planning, forecasting, regulation, policy, risk management, change and project delivery support, stakeholder and customer engagement, data insight, decision-making, and investment appraisal.
- Support commercial activities within SSE Renewables (onshore and offshore assets) or contribute to business planning, regulation, customer and stakeholder engagement, project services, and performance improvement activities within SSEN Transmission.
- Benefit from mentoring, structured development opportunities, and support from experienced professionals.
Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent role, with potential destinations including Business Analyst, Regulation Analyst, Risk Analyst, Change Analyst, Project Analyst, Reporting Analyst, and Planning Analyst positions.
What we're looking for:
- A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Business Analytics, Business Management, Data Science, Economics or Mathematics.
- Excitement about using insight, analysis, and problem-solving to support business performance and decision-making.
- Enjoyment in analysing information, identifying trends, and turning data into meaningful insights.
- A genuine interest in how organisations make decisions, manage risks, improve performance, and engage with customers and stakeholders.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and motivation to learn and develop new skills.
- Ability to work well with others, build positive relationships, and bring different perspectives together.
- Ownership, initiative, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution.
About SSE:
SSE is shaping the future of electricity by investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including renewable power projects and the networks to connect them. They are accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark.
Benefits:
- Discounts on gym memberships, retail vouchers, and high street shops.
- Private healthcare.
- Wellbeing benefits including a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
- Interest-free loans for tech and transport season tickets.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Application Information:
- Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
- Start Date: Commencing September 2027
- Base Location: Glasgow or Perth
- Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available
- Salary: £35,000 per annum
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Successful candidates will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check.
- SSE is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the legal right to work full-time in the UK.