Executive Assistant

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is working with a dynamic and growing organisation to recruit an Executive Assistant to support its Chief Executive in Edinburgh.

This is a key role requiring a high level of trust, discretion, and professionalism, with responsibility for supporting both business and personal priorities.

The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner, ensuring the CEO's time is effectively managed and day-to-day activities run smoothly.

This is a varied position suited to an individual who is highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid position and can be either full-time or part-time role.

• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or Private PA supporting a senior executive


• Experience managing both professional and personal responsibilities


• Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills


• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information


• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative


• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Proactive diary and inbox management, ensuring effective prioritisation


• Coordination of meetings, travel, and logistics


• Preparation of briefing materials and follow-up actions


• Acting as a key point of contact, managing communications on behalf of the CEO


• Supporting personal commitments, including appointments and household administration


• Assisting with oversight of property and estate-related matters, including liaison with external providers


• Managing documentation, expenses, invoices, and general administration


• Supporting ad hoc projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

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To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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