Executive Assistant - Professional Services in Edinburgh

Executive Assistant | Oxford | Hybrid | Up to £50,000

You\’ll be offering one-to-one support to a personable and engaging leader who\’s known for his humour, positive energy and approachable manner. He values trust and a discreet working partnership, and he\’s now looking for someone who can support him in a commercial environment that\’s ambitious, fast-moving and full of opportunity.

In this role, you\’ll be right at the centre of the action, helping him stay focused, organised and prepared as the business continues to grow. It\’s a chance to build a close working relationship with a leader who appreciates proactive thinking, clear communication and someone who can bring calm structure to a busy schedule.

What you\’ll need

• Proven PA/EA experience supporting a senior leader in a professional services environment such as legal, accounting, finance or consultancy
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High competency in Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Commercial awareness with the ability to improve processes and create efficiencies

Your day-to-day

• Complex diary and inbox management
• Acting as confidential and trusted adviser: prioritising, problem-solving and flagging what matters
• Client billing and document control
• Preparing briefing packs, agendas and presentations
• Minute-taking at Board level
• UK and some European travel arrangements
• Project involvement and stakeholder liaison
• Ad-hoc support to the senior leadership team

What\’s on offer

• North Oxford location with free parking
• Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days from home
• Flexible start/finish times
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus buy/sell options
• Wellbeing programmes, EAP and recognition awards
• Full corporate flexible benefits package

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Please note: this role is not open to sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK.

Harper Evans Recruitment is acting as a recruitment business for this vacancy.