Commercial Analyst Summer Placement Programme

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SSE

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Full Time

£10,000

Glasgow

Posted 23 hours ago

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Start Date: Commencing June 2027

Base Location: Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £26,239 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: 12 Week Summer Placement | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Turn Theory into Practice

Whether you're interested in commercial performance, business planning, regulation, risk, stakeholder engagement or project analysis, you'll develop the skills and gain experience while making a real impact across SSE.

What is the role?

At SSE, our business-focused teams play a vital role in helping the organisation plan for the future, manage risk, identify opportunities and make informed decisions. They support major investment decisions, improve business performance and help deliver critical projects and initiatives.

Our 12-week Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to develop business, analytical and stakeholder management skills while making a real impact from day one.

What we're looking for

You'll be in your 2nd to penultimate year of studying towards a degree in one of the below disciplines and intending to return to university following the completion of your placement. The disciplines available are: Mathematics, Economics, Data Science or Business Analytics.

We're looking for candidates that would be excited by the opportunity to use insight, analysis and problem-solving to support business performance and decision-making.

Enjoys analysing information, identifying trends and turning data into meaningful insights.

Has a genuine interest in how organisations make decisions, manage risks, improve performance and engage with customers and stakeholders.

Is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, develop new skills and explore new challenges.

Works well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities your placement provides.

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 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.

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Whether you're interested in commercial performance, business planning, regulation, risk, stakeholder engagement or project analysis, you'll develop the skills and gain experience while making a real impact across SSE., You'll be in your 2nd to penultimate year of studying towards a degree in one of the below disciplines and intending to return to university following the completion of your placement. The disciplines available are:- Mathematics, Economics, Data Science or Business Analytics.

We're looking for candidates that would be excited by the opportunity to use insight, analysis and problem-solving to support business performance and decision-making.

You'll likely be someone who:

- Enjoys analysing information, identifying trends and turning data into meaningful insights.

- Has a genuine interest in how organisations make decisions, manage risks, improve performance and engage with customers and stakeholders.

- Is curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, develop new skills and explore new challenges.

- Works well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

- You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities your placement provides.

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

Were 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.

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