SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and 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. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

About the Role

As Administration Assistant you will support and coordinate the smooth running of all functions across the wider SSE Renewables business including the provision of executive support to the SSE Renewables Executive Committee members as required.

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Reading, Havant or Dublin.

Salary: €31,600 - €47,300/£20,700-£31,100 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

In the role of Administration Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Purchase Order & Manual Payment administration including expenses and credit card tracking
• Complex and high frequency travel booking, including across multiple time zones
• Stakeholder management, both internal and external, ensuring SSE Renewables is well represented at all times
• Diary and email management, including identifying points of escalation and forward planning as well as effective planning, preparation and organisation of meetings as required.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required, including maintenance and updating of the hospitality register as well as assisting with the on boarding of new starters and providing cover and support for SSE Renewables PA’s when required.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Impeccable organisational skills and excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills, able to engage others and keep calm under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to understand needs of Directors and able to act on own initiative to resolve issues
• Reliability, discretion, and an understanding of confidential issues.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of Office 365 suite.

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 andrew.duncan2@sse.com

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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