Senior External Affairs Manager at SSE PLC

Role Overview  Senior External Affairs Manager – Italy. This full‑time, permanent role is based in Rome, with 50% of the working week required to be spent in Rome, Italy and additional travel to meet stakeholders where projects are located.
Responsibilities   Strengthen, enhance, and safeguard SSE’s reputation in Italy through stakeholder engagement, effective communications, and trusted relationship‑building.
Build strong partnerships and influence outcomes through engagement, advocacy, and collaboration with local communities, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
Foster constructive relationships with Italian government representatives, regulatory bodies, trade associations, transmission and distribution operators (TSOs and DSOs), NGOs, industry peers, and other key external partners.
Identify and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges, working closely with communities, partners, and stakeholders to build trust and support positive outcomes.
Champion SSE’s story and purpose, coordinating external communications, media engagement, and industry representation to enhance visibility and build confidence in SSE’s activities.
Cultivate strong partnerships with regulatory and institutional stakeholders, providing insight on policy developments, representing SSE’s interests, and helping shape a supportive environment for sustainable growth.
Build and nurture meaningful stakeholder relationships at both national and regional levels by developing and delivering collaborative engagement, communications, and public affairs strategies that strengthen SSE’s reputation and support project success across Italy.
Qualifications   Strong knowledge of the Italian renewable energy sector and policy landscape.
Experience supporting renewable energy projects through permitting and stakeholder engagement.
Understanding of local and regional government structures, with the ability to build effective relationships.
Experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English.
Ability to create engaging communications and tailor messages for different audiences across a range of channels.
About SSE Italy  SSE Italy is central to SSE’s international growth ambitions and one of our key strategic markets. As we continue to expand our renewable energy portfolio, we are growing through both organic development and strategic acquisitions. Our Italian team combines extensive expertise in renewable energy development and construction, with two operational onshore wind farms, a third under construction in Puglia, and an expanding pipeline of wind, solar and battery energy storage projects.
Joining SSE means becoming part of a leading energy infrastructure company and helping shape Italy’s transition to a net‑zero future.
SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. 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.

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