Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from Perth or Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office

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

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

The role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential support to project teams, ensuring efficient management of project finances, meetings, governance milestones, and reporting.

You will

- Oversee project accounts, including raising purchase orders, ensuring timely supplier payments, and resolving external supplier queries.

- Coordinate and prepare all project-related meetings - scheduling attendees, ensuring participation, and capturing high-quality minutes.

- Play an active role in supporting the project team to meet key milestones in line with the LCP Governance Framework and adhere to critical deadlines.

- Manage the preparation and coordination of project reports and presentation materials, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard.

- Provide flexible administrative support for a wide range of project-specific tasks as needed.

You have

- Proven experience as a Coordinator or Administrator within a project-based environment. Hands-on experience managing project finances and taking accurate minutes is essential.

- A strong background in managing calendars, organising meetings, and preparing key project documentation.

- Exceptional administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage challenging deadlines, whether working independently or collaboratively.

- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with strong communication skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.

- Solid experience working with a range of software systems and tools, and the ability to adapt quickly to new platforms.

The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with the occasional overnight stay. Therefore, a driving licence is required.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 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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