Office Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Office Manager to join a major renewable energy development project based in Edinburgh.

📍 Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
💰 Outside IR35
📅 December 2026 Start | Contract until February 2028

This role will support the Project Director and wider leadership team, ensuring the smooth operation of a busy project office while providing high-level executive and administrative support across the project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the project office
• Provide executive support to senior leadership and project management teams
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder events
• Manage diaries, travel arrangements and meeting logistics
• Liaise with building management, landlords and external service providers
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities
• Support office budgets, purchase orders and invoice administration
• Oversee office facilities, equipment and health & safety requirements
• Maintain office documentation, records and project administration processes
• Foster a professional, organised and collaborative working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Business Support Manager or similar
• Experience supporting senior leaders or project teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous experience within renewables, preferably wind. 

What's On Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity through to February 2028
• Outside IR35 engagement
• Competitive day rate 
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile renewable energy project

To discuss the opportunity further or submit an application, please get in touch for a confidential

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