Admin Assistant - Corporate Archive

About the Role

Base Location: Pitlochry 

Salary: £22,178 pro rata + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 3 month Fixed Term Contract | Part Time – 20 Hours Per Week | Flexible First options available

SSE’s predecessor, the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board was formed through the Hydro Electric Development Act in 1943. Scores of hydro dams and power stations were built across the uniquely positioned but challenging terrain to deliver power and dramatically improve lives across the highlands.

Over the last 8 decades this rich and unique heritage has continued to grow and we are now looking to expand our Heritage team for a 3-month period to support our latest archive project.  The role will be based on the first floor of our Corporate Archives in Pitlochry Power Station which has limited access.  The position will run from June to September, ideally suiting someone looking for seasonal work.

Key Responsibilities:

- Tagging documents and uploading onto Heritage database

- Sorting and scanning high volumes of heritage documentation

- Highlighting anomalies and providing solutions where appropriate

- Providing weekly updates on productivity

What do I need?

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

- Good analytical skills and excellent attention to detail with IT skills to match are of high importance.

- The ability to manage time, self-drive and follow safety protocols are critical. 

- Previous archiving experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. 

- Sound administrative experience is however necessary

- Good physical strength to lift and move boxes of records

- A genuine willingness to be part of an exciting project

About our Business

SSE's business strategy places addressing the challenge of climate change at the very core of what we do - that's why we have deliberately decided to link long-term business goals to the UN's global goals for sustainable development. Our Sustainability Teams work across the group and externally with investors, competitors, governments, partners, suppliers and communities providing advice, support and challenge in order to help SSE's businesses success and contribute to this strategy.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 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.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact ellie.smith@sse.com / 01738 344755.

EXTERNAL: 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.

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

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