Job Title: Receptionist & Administrator
Department: Corporate Support
Location: Edinburgh
Reports to: Office Manager
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Company Profile
Red Rock Renewables is an investor, owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, our growing team are passionate about generating clean energy and supporting the UK and Europe’s net zero ambitions.
Our current portfolio includes four part and fully owned wind farm projects: 100% ownership of Afton Wind Farm – an operational 50 MW onshore wind farm in East Ayrshire; 25% ownership of Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm – an operational 588 MW offshore wind farm 15km off the Moray Firth Coast in North of Scotland; 100% ownership of Benbrack Onshore Wind Farm – a late-stage development in Dumfries & Galloway, which has consent for up to 15 turbines and generation capacity up to 67 MW; 50% ownership of Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm – an offshore wind development 15km off the Angus Coast in East of Scotland.
Our Edinburgh headquarters puts us at the heart of the UK industry, while our team’s expertise and experience working on some of the world’s largest energy infrastructure projects allows us a unique opportunity to consider a variety of different opportunities and we welcome candidates to join us on this journey.
Red Rock Renewables was established in 2016 when SDIC Power, a global power generation company headquartered in Beijing, China acquired Repsol’s UK wind portfolio. For more information on Red Rock Renewables and what it’s like to work with us, visit https://www.redrockrenewables.com/ .
Job Purpose
To provide a professional reception service, welcoming and assisting clients and visitors to the RRR offices. To support the Office Manager and wider team with general administration tasks.
Job Description
•Provide professional and welcoming front-of-house support by managing calls and visitors, managing the end-to-end security pass and office access process and taking ownership of the day-to-day presentation and readiness of reception, meeting rooms and communal office areas.
•Take ownership of day-to-day office operations, proactively identifying and addressing requirements relating to facilities, maintenance, supplies, equipment, mail, couriers, deliveries, recycling and consumables, coordinating with suppliers and contractors and following actions through to completion.
•Coordinate meeting, catering and travel requirements, including venue bookings, visitor arrangements and logistics for staff events, off-site activities, social lunches and breakfasts, ensuring arrangements are planned and delivered effectively.
•Provide proactive administrative and coordination support to Corporate Support and wider business, taking ownership of tasks, maintaining accurate records and trackers, and coordinating information and following up actions through to completion.
•Support Procurement, tender and contracting activities, including raising purchase orders and running reports within D365, liaising with suppliers to ensure documents have been received, tracking questions and releasing contracts for signature.
•Proactively identify opportunities to improve office and administrative processes, taking ownership of agreed improvement activities and smaller projects, building effective relationships across the business and using initiative and judgement to resolve routine matters independently, escalating where appropriate.
Skills
Essential
•Confident communicator with a pleasant telephone manner
•Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•A proactive approach to tasks using own initiative
Knowledge and Experience Required
Essential
•Customer focused experience in similar environment
•Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.)
•Good administration skills
•Good typing ability with speed, accuracy and attention to detail
Qualifications
Desirable
•Relevant HNC/Degree
Core Competencies
•Effective Communication
•Trust & Integrity
•Team Orientated
•Decisive
•Strategic Vision
•Adaptable
•Commercial/Business Awareness
What we offer
A competitive salary and annual bonus along with a range of benefits including, family medical care, holiday purchase scheme, 10% non-contributory pension, life assurance, income protection and electric car scheme.
The chance to work amongst a friendly, dedicated, sociable team and benefit from social, health and wellbeing initiatives. We are committed to providing ongoing training opportunities for all staff and invest in allowing you to reach your career goals. Through implementation of our hybrid working policy, we are committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for our employees whilst also maintaining valuable face time in the office.
We're committed to achieving an equal gender balance and greater representation of all ethnic groups, both in our company and within the renewables industry. Diversity and inclusivity are central to our strength as a team as well as our culture as a business.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether your require any during your application.
Receptionist & Administrator in Edinburgh employer: Red Rock Renewables
Red Rock Renewables is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Edinburgh, offering a dynamic work environment focused on renewable energy and sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee growth through ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work-life balance facilitated by a hybrid working policy, our team thrives in a culture that values diversity and inclusivity. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative atmosphere.
