Inclusion & Diversity Consultant

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - Perth and Glasgow

Salary: £50,100 - £87,100 depending on relevant experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are seeking an Inclusion & Diversity Consultant to support the delivery of SSE’s Inclusion & Diversity strategy through a 12-month secondment. This is a hands‑on role focused on driving forward key Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) priorities, embedding inclusive practices across the business and supporting leaders to translate strategy into meaningful action.

Working within the Learning, Talent, Resourcing & Inclusion function, you will partner with HR and business stakeholders to deliver practical improvements across people processes, engagement and reporting. You will also play a key role in strengthening employee voice, shaping insight and supporting the continued evolution of SSE’s inclusive culture.

You will

• Deliver key elements of SSE’s I&D action plans, bringing priorities to life through practical, measurable outcomes
• Work in partnership with HR and business leaders to embed inclusive practices across core people processes
• Lead I&D reporting, including contributions to Annual and Sustainability reports, pay gap reporting, and external benchmarks
• Use data and employee insights to identify trends, shape recommendations, and support continuous improvement
• Support the delivery of engaging I&D initiatives, including collaboration with Belonging Communities and employee voice activities

You have

• Experience within an Inclusion, Diversity or Sustainability-related role in a complex, large organisation
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, and support leaders at all levels
• Confidence in using data and insights to inform decision‑making and measure impact
• Ability to translate strategy into practical, meaningful actions that deliver tangible business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with experience creating clear, engaging materials and reporting for senior and external audiences
• A good understanding of current I&D trends, challenges, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

• 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
• 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.