Senior Executive Assistant

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ASA Recruitment Full time

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Senior Executive Assistant to support our client in the public sector. As a key member of their Secretariat team, you will work closely with the Executive Management Team, Head of Secretariat, Non-Executive Directors, and corporate governance groups.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide confidential executive support, managing director mailboxes and diaries efficiently.
  • Track and respond to enquiries, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Offer full secretariat support to governance meetings, including agenda planning and accurate minute-taking.
  • Assist in handling ministerial and parliamentary correspondence and support the corporate governance structure.
  • Establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business goals.
  • Mentor and support Secretariat colleagues as needed.

Requirements:

  • Proven PA/EA experience supporting senior managers or directors.
  • Skill in governance support and minute-taking.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
  • Strong organisational skills, capable of prioritising a varied workload.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A hybrid working arrangement with an office base in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
  • The opportunity to work with a leading recruitment agency in Scotland.

About ASA Recruitment:

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.



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