📍 Remote – UK Based Only (with some meetings in London, typically twice per month)
đź’° Competitive salary, depending on experience, plus a good benefits package
đź“… Full-time | 6 Months FTC
📢 Application closing date: 5pm, 16th March 2026
*Job may close earlier due to high number of applicants*
Are you looking for a role that puts you at the heart of the Smart Metering arrangements, and allows you to continue your development and ambition needs? Do you have the passion and hunger to help ensure the rollout of smart meters delivers the promised benefits to industry and end-users? If this is you, then the Smart Energy Code Company (SECCo) would love to hear from you.
Smart Metering sits as a key enabler of a net-zero energy system and there has never been a more important time for ensuring that smart meters and the supporting Smart Energy Code (SEC) arrangements are fit for the future. The parties to the SEC are at the forefront of developments that will allow energy consumers to make better use of their energy and reduce their energy bills, whilst ensuring more efficient use of the energy system and assets.
At the heart of decarbonising the UK economy, the energy sector is an exciting place to be. SECCo is arguably one of the most important bodies in ensuring we achieve the UK’s low-carbon goals.
đź“ŚAbout the Role
You’ll play a key role in supporting our Board and wider team, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll work alongside the Governance and Executive Assistant preparing papers, coordinating meetings, and stepping in to take minutes when needed. Alongside this, you’ll provide flexible administrative support across the organisation, getting involved wherever help is required.
This is a practical, delivery-focused admin role.
đź“ŚKey Responsibilities
Board support (shared responsibility)
* Coordinate monthly Board meetings.
* Prepare agendas and collate Board papers.
* Ensure papers are issued accurately and on time.
* Support the Business Operations Manager and Governance and Executive Assistant.
* Take minutes when required (cover, overflow, or additional meetings).
* Track actions and follow up with owners.
* Maintain Board folders and document libraries.
General administration
* Provide ad hoc admin support across teams.
* Manage shared inboxes and correspondence.
* Maintain digital filing systems.
* Support scheduling and basic diary management.
* Assist with internal processes and deadlines.
Process support
* Keep templates and admin processes up to date.
* Help improve admin workflows.
* Handle confidential information appropriately.
🎯What you’ll bring
Essential
* Previous experience in an administrative role.
* Experience supporting meetings (senior or Board level preferred).
* Confident minute-taking.
* Strong organisation and attention to detail.
* Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
* Clear written English
🌍Why join SECCo?
• Play a part in the UK’s transition to a smarter, greener energy system
• Support a team that works at the intersection of industry, regulation and innovation
• Work remotely, with autonomy, flexibility and trust
• Gain exposure to senior-level decision-making and governance
• Be part of a small team that values clarity, collaboration and impact
Sound like you? If you thrive on keeping things running smoothly, like being close to high-level decisions, and want to support the future of energy in the UK—get in touch.
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