Climate Adaptation Manager

Climate Adaptation Manager

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Base

Location:

Flexible; preference for key UK or Ireland sites:
Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, London, Belfast, Dublin.

Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible.

As Climate Adaptation Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring SSE is prepared and resilient to a climate‑changed world. Reporting directly to SSE’s Head of Climate you will lead the development of a group strategy for Climate Adaptation and embed a framework to oversee business‑unit climate resilience strategies and adaptation plans.

• Lead the development of SSE’s group‑wide strategy for Climate Adaptation and a framework to oversee business‑unit adaptation plans and strategies.
• Consolidate, align and catalogue climate risk assessments and scenarios used in business planning and large capital project frameworks.
• Manage the governance forum and working group that oversees SSE’s approach to climate resilience and adaptation.
• Provide expertise and coordination to climate leads within SSE businesses on climate risk assessments, adaptation and policy development.
• Prepare climate disclosures and KPIs in alignment with international standards, emerging regulations and national adaptation reporting requirements.

• Proven experience in climate adaptation, resilience planning, or environmental risk management within energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Expert knowledge of climate science, risk assessment methodologies, and adaptation strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and practical solutions.
• Strong collaboration skills across functions and business units to reach alignment on policies, strategies and plans.
• Degree or equivalent in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related subject.

Flexible benefits include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, and a Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave are also available.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience are positive. Please contact  / to discuss how we can support you. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will contact you after the closing date to let you know if we will be taking your application further. If offered a role, a criminality check and a credit check will be required before you start work.