SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Havant
Salary: £23,500 - £35,300 depending on skills and experience + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 43 hours per week | Day & Night Shift Coverage
SSEs Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) is a modern, purpose-built control room providing 24-hour coverage for the reporting and managing of all forms of security incidents. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team and play an integral part in protecting SSE's assets, monitoring over 600 intruder and fire systems, and over 4000 cameras.
In this varied and interesting role, youll ensure the smooth running of the electronic physical security systems deployed across the SSE estate in the UK and Ireland, maintaining a safe and secure working environment for all staff, contractors, and visitors. The main responsibilities of this role include:
- Monitoring SSE Estate security, handle alarms and CCTV activations efficiently, initiating relevant action plans, including contacting Police and keyholders when necessary.
- Escalating and creating work orders for engineering and defective security equipment on-site.
- Ensuring compliance with Workstructures control processes, meeting data security requirements for CCTV and Data Protection Act requests and assisting in providing CCTV footage as needed.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to enforce security, compliance, and issue reporting. Identify potential risk areas, reporting to ARC Operations Manager and relevant stakeholders, and following up on actions.
- Provide day-to-day support for ARC Systems, including PAC inquiries. Ensure 24/7 service sustainability, monitor server status, data storage, and correct system action plans, escalating any concerns promptly.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Clear, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to concentrate, especially during periods of intense activity, and have excellent observation skills.
- Organised and efficient with the ability to multi-task and remain focused for long periods of time.
- The ability to evaluate a situation under pressure using good judgement skills and dynamic decision making.
- A high level of IT skill is necessary as the work involves using the CCTV and alarm handling software and equipment, as well as Microsoft Office.
About our Business
SSE Human Resources is made up of several operational and specialist teams who strive to help the business to design, develop and deliver their people strategies. We partner with the business to provide expert advice on all people matters, enabling them to get the best out of their teams and equip them to meet the changing demands of our business now, and in the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
