Customer & Stakeholder Graduate Programme
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. SSE scores A on the Alion truth index.
Start Date: Commencing September 2027
Base Location: Perth
Salary: £35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available
Turn your passion working with Customers and Stakeholders into a meaningful career.
What is the Role?
As a Customer and Stakeholder Graduate, you’ll help us deliver a positive experience for our customers and communities as we develop and deliver the transmission network. You’ll support engagement activities, listen to feedback, share project information and work with teams across the business to help achieve positive outcomes for our stakeholders. You’ll develop your communication, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, preparing you for a future role such as Customer Relationship Manager or Community Liaison Manager.
What we're looking for
You'll have, or be expected to achieve, a minimum 2:2 honours degree in any degree discipline.
We're looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and communities, understand their needs and help ensure their views are considered as we develop and deliver the electricity transmission network.
You'll likely be someone who:
Communicates clearly and confidently, adapting their approach for different audiences.
Enjoys building relationships and can listen carefully to understand different needs, perspectives and concerns.
Is comfortable working with a wide range of people and can approach challenging conversations with professionalism and diplomacy.
Is organised and able to coordinate engagement activities, manage actions and keep stakeholders informed.
Takes a customer-focused approach, using feedback to help improve experiences and achieve positive outcomes.
About SSE
We’re helping shape the future of electricity.
A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.
We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system
We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] 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.
Ready to apply?
All applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.
We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Sponsorship may be available for some roles, subject to UKVI requirements and approval; however, not all graduate roles are eligible for sponsorship
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