Digital Content Executive

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Perth, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: £31,600 - £47,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

At SSEN Transmission, we're playing a vital role in delivering the network infrastructure needed to support the UK's transition to a net zero future. As our Digital Content Executive, you'll help tell that story through compelling, engaging and accessible digital content that connects with communities, stakeholders and audiences across our social media and digital channels. Working closely with colleagues across Corporate Affairs, you'll combine creativity with insight to bring campaigns, projects and business priorities to life, helping to strengthen our digital presence while promoting our commitment to safety, sustainability and responsible growth.

You will

• Create high-quality written, visual and video content for social media and digital channels, ensuring all content is engaging, inclusive, accurate and aligned with our brand, values and safety-first culture.
• Deliver and optimise social media activity across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, tailoring content to maximise audience engagement and reach.
• Partner with the Website and Social Media Manager and wider Corporate Affairs teams to support content plans, campaigns and storytelling that showcase SSEN Transmission's priorities and impact.
• Monitor content performance using data and analytics, identifying opportunities to continuously improve engagement, effectiveness and audience experience.
• Champion accessibility, brand consistency and digital best practice, while supporting website content management and maintaining awareness of emerging trends, technologies and platform developments.
  
  

You have

• Experience creating and delivering engaging digital and social media content, including copy, visual assets and video content for corporate audiences.
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube, alongside excellent copywriting skills and the ability to maintain a consistent brand voice.
• Experience using content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or Apple creative tools or similar, with an understanding of accessible and inclusive content design.
• Confidence using analytics and reporting tools to measure performance, generate insights and make recommendations that enhance content effectiveness.
• A collaborative and organised approach, with an awareness of GDPR requirements and a genuine commitment to creating safe, responsible and audience-focused digital communications.
  
  

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Corporate Affairs, Regulation & Strategy (CARS) teams play a vital role in sharing SSE's strategy and achievements with our employees, communities, media, governments, investors and more. They advise our teams on complex political and regulatory changes, and influence industry stakeholders to drive positive change.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

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.

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 Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 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?

Start 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. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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