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A fantastic opportunity to play a significant role in helping us to deliver real local value as we work together with our client SSE, to build a sustainable, efficient and reliable energy network for the future of the UK.

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation.

The role will be of a hybrid nature, with a combination of site (Inverness area), home and frequent travel around the Highlands & Islands region of Scotland. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.

Do you have the desire to support the energy transition towards the net-zero emission target and have a great engagement in society and social value, then this is an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Community Engagement Manager to support and collaborate with our customer, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), and their partners, in delivering their Corporate Social Value Initiatives underpinning the current significant transmission investment.

In this role you will be Hitachi Energy's local representative, supporting our customer to develop and execute the social value initiatives in close collaboration with other partners to deliver the greatest community benefit. To ensure that all initiatives are aligned with the Hitachi Energy’s vision and values, a close collaboration with internal stakeholders and an understanding of the Hitachi Energy strategy will be needed. To be successful in this role we believe you need to be an excellent communicator, having a real interest in bringing value to the local society and a proven track record for bringing social value to the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The role will be located at our local project office in SSE’s licensed area (preferably Inverness or The surrounding Scottish Highlands) and you will be part of the Hitachi Energy project core team.

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• Support and collaborate with customer to develop and execute the social value initiatives which can include local community meetings, local charity events, local supplier related events, kids and/or youth related activities, collaboration with Schools, Colleges, Universities etc.

• Ensure alignment with Hitachi Energy’s vision, mission, and other strategic initiatives

• Set up a governance and structure around the social value work

• Communication internally and externally

• Stakeholder management

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills

• Flexible, amicable, and community-oriented approach

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Local knowledge, proven track record on social responsibility activities in Scottish Highlands and Islands

• Able to travel on frequent basis within Scottland to engage with project, customer, and partners, holding a clean driving licence

• Relevant experience in bringing social value to the Scottish Highlands and Islands

This is an urgent hire with initial calls via teams 24th Sept and Face to face interviews in the Inverness region to be held early September.