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This role is also key in supporting the management of contingent worker resources and championing programme project services across the wider teams.\nYou will\nEstablish processes for effective resource management, maintaining an overview of resource demand and utilisation and identify opportunities for re-allocation dependent on project needs.\nSet up and embed demand management process for Programme Project Services, engage with projects to understand and plan resource demand and effectively allocate resources across the Transmission portfolio.\nPlay a key role in contingent worker management, ensuring timely renewal or recruitment of contingent workers through approved suppliers to support project needs.\nIdentifying opportunities for enhancing resource management practices, keeping awareness of market trends in processes and tools related to large capital projects while driving process and system improvements.\nCoordinate with HR and recruitment teams to support resource management activities as appropriate.\nYou have\nExtensive experience in resource management or related positions, with a track record of successful team leadership.\nStrong organisational and analytical skills to effectively manage resource related date and establish best practice.\nSolution focused individual unphased by pressure and unexpected challenges.\nFamiliarity with contingent worker management, including renewal process and rate negotiations.\nGood stakeholder and relationship management, ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external), gaining their collaboration, trust and support.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe 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.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy 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.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at  / 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.\nWe'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.\nReady to apply?\nStart your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. 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