Personal Assistant

About the Role

Base Location: 

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 6 month Secondment/Fixed Term | Full Time | Flexible First options available (Hybrid working)

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant has arisen within our SSE Distribution team.

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.

Roles & responsibilities will also include:

- Monitoring and reviewing 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.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to 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 our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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 jim on james.walker2@sse.com

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