Base Location: Perth, Glasgow Scotland / Reading, England
You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the offices
Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 6-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant has arisen within our SSE Distribution team.
This will be for a 6-month fixed term contract.
You will report into the Managing Directors Executive Assistant while providing shared support to two Directors.
The successful candidate will be required to provide overall administrative support including complex diary management, booking of travel and accommodation, organising team meetings and events.
You will:
- Monitor and review emails, ensuring any actions/deadlines are met within the timeframes given.
- Where relevant, producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.
- Additional admin duties will include processing of Purchase Orders, expenses/credit card expenditure, hospitality register as well as assisting with the on-boarding of new starters.
You have:
- Proven experience as a Personal Assistant at Director level with reliability, discretion, and an understanding of confidential issues.
- Impeccable organisational skills and a flexible and adaptable approach.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to create a positive work environment and build strong working relationships.
- Strong IT skills and knowledge of Office 365 suite.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy 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. 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 [email protected] 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?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. 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.
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