SSEN is looking for a Nature Officer to support the development and implementation of habitat enhancement projects to support our over-arching Transmission Biodiversity Net Gain delivery, and irreplaceable habitats commitments. A key focus area of the role will be Argyll, so some travel to the area will be expected.

You will

- Work with other members of the Consents & Environment Team and external stakeholders to ensure that the projects deliver against business and regulatory targets relating to Biodiversity Net Gain, irreplaceable habitats and nature-based solutions.

- Provide quality assurance and control for technical biodiversity net gain documentation to aid with planning consent documentation, and delivery of strategic targets.

- Design, establish and deliver new processes and ways of working to secure irreplaceable habitat and strategic biodiversity enhancement sites in such a way as to meet business and regulatory targets (from optioneering through to Operations).

- Offer technical input, guidance and support to all business units on habitat enhancement project requirements.

- Provide technical expertise on project site visits to provide initial habitat assessments to advise on suitability of projects for Biodiversity Net Gain and irreplaceable habitat delivery.

Knowledge of habitat classification (particularly UKHab), surveys and assessment and ecological management of the natural environment for conservation, restoration, protection and its enhancement for habitats and species.

- Knowledge of biodiversity metric approaches for assessing biodiversity value of sites and emerging policy, best practice and guidance for applying Biodiversity Net Gain reporting experience.

- Ability to build and foster excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders to engage, influence and negotiate to ensure SSEN is a sector leader in off-site habitat enhancement.

- Experience of data analysis, quality assurance, and peer reviewing.

- Experience delivering and monitoring habitat enhancement projects.

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance related bonus + Car Allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contact | Full Time | Flexible First options available, 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.