Executive Assistant (Secondment / Fixed Term)

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director of SSEN’s Distribution business. The role involves managing travel, diary, and key communications while leading a team of Personal Assistants. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an executive support role, strong IT skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position is based in Perth with flexible working options, offering a competitive salary between £35,200 - £52,800 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to a senior leader.
• Ability to research, analyze and present material clearly.
• Experience of coaching and developing others is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage travel, hospitality requests, and accommodations.
• Day-to-day diary management and email monitoring.
• Produce documents and reports to a high standard.
• Support management of controllable costs.
• Provide leadership to Personal Assistants in the Executive Committee.

Skills

Reliability

Discretion

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Tools

Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

SSE plc – Executive Assistant (Secondment / Fixed Term)

Base Location: Perth, however other key SSE sites will be considered

Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + a range of other benefits

Working Pattern: 9 month Secondment: Flexible working options available

What is the Role?

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director of SSEN’s Distribution business.

• Arranging and approving travel, hospitality requests, visas, accommodation, and frequent travel to various other sites, with a constant focus on balancing business priorities with efficiency and value for money.
• Day to day diary management and email monitoring, using judgement to help decide which meetings and appointments are of most strategic importance and the best use of the MD’s time.
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports, presentations and other materials to a high standard, consistently considering the audience and confidentiality impact.
• Proactively support the management of controllable costs across the directorate, working across the business and corporate partners to check and challenge as required.
• Direct line management of the other Personal Assistants to members of the Distribution Executive Committee providing leadership, support, guidance, coaching and direction to ensure a high level of service is consistently provided.

What do I need?

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to a senior leader.
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to research, digest, analyse and present material clearly and concisely to stakeholders on a variety of levels.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of Office 365 suite – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint & Teams as a minimum.
• Reliability, discretion and an understanding of confidential issues.
• Great attention to detail and the ability to work to your own initiative under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Line Management and/or experience of coaching and developing others would be advantageous.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 341514 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.

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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.