Executive Assistants for hire in Edinburgh

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    308

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
    Customer Service
    3%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Master's degree
    30%
    Vocational or technical training
    27%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    30%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • NHS Staff Bank
    • Lloyds Banking Group
    • Department for Work and Pensions
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    100%

Browse Indeed's database of 308 profiles for Executive Assistants in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,450 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,080 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Stylist

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Customer Service

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer Service
  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationManagementInterviewingEmployee Performance Appraisals

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyTechnical Aptitude
  • Executive Assistant / Sales Operations Manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidAnalyticsBasic Life SupportBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceOperations ManagementProject Management
  • Internal Executive Coach

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingMaster's Degree

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceExecutive Support ExperienceEmail SoftwareCustomer CommunicationClient Communication
  • Reception Team Leader

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareSVQ

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeTravel ArrangementsOffice ManagementEvent Planning
  • Executive Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    ISO 9001Cyber EssentialsISO 27001

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTravel ArrangementsMeeting CoordinationEvent CoordinationLogistics

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What's the average time to fill an executive assistant role?

The average time to fill an executive assistant role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do executive assistants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive assistants?

Common licenses or certifications for executive assistants include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Coaching.

What are some job titles related to executive assistants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive assistants include: office manager / office contracts manager, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR and PA to directors/executive assistant to CEO and other senior staff members.

What level of education is common for an executive assistant?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive assistant in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive assistant?

Most executive assistants have 11 years of professional experience.

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