Executive-Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills6%Customer Service3%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%Master's degree31%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Aberdeen InvestmentsAberdeen plcArchibald Marckay GroupTime at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 158 profiles for Executive-Assistants in Edinburgh
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Executive Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,297 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £42,925 yearly
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationManagementPerformance Appraisal SystemsInterviewingEmployee Performance AppraisalsSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMedical Secretary/Administrator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRSEOSearch Engine Optimisation (SEO)Skills
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeProgramme ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHead Quarters Randstad Recruitment - Fixed Term 6 Month Contract Executive Assistant to London based Senior Stakeholders:
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AgilePRINCE2 MethodologyPRINCE2 CertificationAATProject Management MethodologySkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordCRM SoftwareExecutive Assistant / Sales Operations Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidAnalyticsBasic Life SupportBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceOperations ManagementProject ManagementReception Team Leader
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft PowerpointSVQPresentation SoftwareWork-Based AssessmentSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareNetworkingTravel ArrangementsOffice Manager / Office Contracts Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Project ManagementLawAsbestos AwarenessLegionella Risk Assessment GuidelinesSkills
LeadershipProject ManagementContractsTravel ArrangementsCost ManagementValuing Variations
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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 45 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 Driving Licence.
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 executive assistant / sales operations manager.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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