Executive Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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candidates
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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)
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Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Customer ServiceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO RECRUITMENT DIRECTOR
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationManagementInterviewingEmployee Performance AppraisalsSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyTechnical AptitudeExecutive Assistant / Sales Operations Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidAnalyticsBasic Life SupportBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdministrative ExperienceOperations ManagementProject ManagementInternal Executive Coach
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CoachingMaster's DegreeSkills
Communication SkillsAdministrative Support ExperienceExecutive Support ExperienceEmail SoftwareCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationReception Team Leader
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareSVQSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeTravel ArrangementsOffice ManagementEvent PlanningExecutive Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ISO 9001Cyber EssentialsISO 27001Skills
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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