Renewables Summer Placement - Corporate IT 2023

IT Summer Placement - Renewables

Duration: 12 weeks - commencing June 2023

Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh

Salary: Circa £20,100 per annum pro rata

What is the role?

We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for under graduates who can bring fresh ideas, new skills, and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

You will have the opportunity to get hands on experience across a range of IT related activities, including data engineering, data pipelining and architecture, cyber security, and new product development opportunities. Throughout the placement, you will have the support of a business mentor and manager, who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential, developing skills across your preferred discipline including data science, data engineering, digital and cloud-based architecture, cyber security and data and information management processes.

Our summer placement students work collaboratively in a variety of contexts, while also taking ownership of their role by working under their own direction to drive action forward. There will also be networking and presentation opportunities, specialist sessions and support from our graduates.

What do I need?

We have opportunities for those studying degrees inclusive of data science, computer systems, information systems, information & data management, or other related technology and science subjects. Our opportunities are open to students who are in the ultimate or penultimate year of their degree.

We'd love you to have some practical work experience to demonstrate your effectiveness at working for a team and delivering to timescales. You should also be comfortable setting yourself and working to stretch personal targets and working on your own initiative to overcome challenges.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement- pro rata, and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday, 2nd April.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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