Business Analyst

Base

Location:

Reading, Portsmouth, Perth or Glasgow

Salary: £36,200 - £54,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: FTC till October 2027 | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The SSEN-Distribution business is undergoing a significant period of change, including a large-scale transformation programme known as The Bridge Programme. The Bridge Programme aims to 'rewire' the entire end-to-end business to transform Distribution into a customer-centric, digitally-enabled, industry leader.

As a Business Analyst, you will support the Business Design and Change Lead in all of their activities including change management and process design. You will employ qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and data presentation methods and collaborate with business and project teams to ensure integrated and successful delivery with appropriate use of the Business Change Framework.

You will monitor safety standards, ensure effective training programs, comply with governance frameworks, and analyse budget management data. Strong communication is key for building relationships and ensuring a high-performance culture.

• Develop and use the Business Change Framework and support project methodology, complying with governance frameworks, identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
• Support organisational design activities and implement continuous improvements.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively to support business change, maintaining positive communication channels and support business performance.
• Analyse data to ensure programs stay on track for cost and benefit targets.
• Liaise with third party contractors ensuring information flow meets GDPR requirements.

• Experience working in project or change management with a passion for business change and a strong desire to focus in this speciality as a career, good knowledge of the operation of the electricity network and understanding of the UK DNO regulatory environment would be beneficial.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytic skills to support project delivery, preferably with relevant technical/degree qualification e.g business studies, statistics, project management.
• Outstanding presentation and spreadsheet skills, advanced Excel and Powerpoint knowledge, Visio knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to work on multiple activities with tight timescales.

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing 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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact  / 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.