Executive Assistant

Escape; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in Scotland is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its CEO. In this dynamic and varied role, you will manage key tasks such as diary management and office operations, while also contributing to HR functions and company culture initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting senior leaders and a proactive approach to their work. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Team-building events

Opportunities for growth

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands effectively.
• Confident communication skills and ability to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO with diary, email, and project management.
• Assist with HR functions like recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage office operations to enhance team efficiency.
• Coordinate events and team activities for company culture.
• Provide proactive support on initiatives ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Supporting senior leaders

Organizational skills

Communication

Tech-savvy

Adaptability

Job description

Location

Based: Edinburgh, Newbridge

Overview

Bring order to creativity. Make an impact.

About the role

Our client is on a mission to help manufacturers make more sustainable choices. The world needs them, and they need you.

They're a small but ambitious team that continue to grow, and they're looking for an EA to support their CEO and keep the business running smoothly.

This isn't your typical EA role. It's varied, dynamic, and at the heart of a forward-thinking, purpose-driven company. You'll be involved in everything from executive support and HR processes to office operations and team projects - helping shape how the business grows and thrives.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the CEO with diary, email, and project management
• Helping the HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement initiatives
• Managing office operations and systems that keep the team connected and efficient
• Coordinating events, team activities, and projects that enhance company culture
• Providing reliable, proactive support on initiatives and governance, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Who you are

• Experienced in supporting senior leaders (ideally Founders!) and bringing structure to a busy, entrepreneurial environment
• Calm, organised, and able to prioritise competing demands
• A confident communicator who can take initiative and get things done
• Tech-savvy, with a knack for suggesting smarter ways of working
• Positive, adaptable, and energised by variety

Why this team thrives

Our client believes business success comes from putting people first. They are a diverse, enthusiastic, and ambitious group of professionals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and growth. Inclusion, personal development, and wellbeing are at the heart of how they operate, ensuring a happy, productive workplace.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday, 9-5pm
• A positive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Team-building events, recognition programs, and a supportive environment where your contribution really matters

If you're organised, proactive, and ready to bring clarity to a fast-paced, creative environment while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.