senior operations assistant Work, Jobs in edinburgh, sct (with Salaries)

Executive Assistant to the Chair and CEO
Public Sector Resourcing —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
EIJB Business Manager - Waverley Court
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £43,231 - £56,392 a year
- Full-time
12d
Chief Of Staff
Fair Work Agency —Edinburgh
- £57,511 - £64,708 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Stores Technican
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £26,707 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
12d
Head of Hospitality - Food & Beverage
Filmhouse —Edinburgh
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Supervising experience
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Alpha Change Management Lead, Assistant Vice President
State Street —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Financial services
- Communication skills
9d
HR Manager (Permanent)
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society —Edinburgh
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Restaurant Manager
Loudons —Edinburgh
- £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Sales
Quick apply
5d
Duty Manager
The Fountain —Edinburgh
- £13.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Team management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Jo Malone London - Boutique Manger - Edinburgh, George Street
Estee Lauder —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
1d
Supervisory Assistant (DR) - Ferryhill Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,205 - £26,525 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
10d
Junior Office Administrator
The Converters Group —Dunfermline
- £16,000 - £21,000 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Social media management
- Customer service
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Retail Senior Sales Assistant (Mobile Role)
Bayne's the Family Bakers —Glenrothes
- £13.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Site Engineer
Carey Group —Edinburgh
- Engineering
- Mentoring
Deputy General Manager
Boston Bar —Edinburgh
- £34,000 - £37,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Management
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Supervisor (Part-Time)
Pandora Jewelry —Edinburgh
- £14.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Driving
- Employee discount
6d
Deputy General Manager
6AP —Edinburgh
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Assistant Director - Applied AI Engineer
Moody's —Edinburgh
- Azure
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
Fund Accounting Manager
Citi —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Accounting
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Site Manager
Watkin Jones —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Executive Assistant to the Chair and CEO

Public Sector Resourcing -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Chair and CEO

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting to: Head of Office

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:
Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company - we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives

Joining GBE means:

Purpose-driven work Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
Career growth Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
Collaboration and flexibility Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:
Great British Energy is looking for a Executive Assistant to the Chair and CEO to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex, fast-moving diaries for the Chair or CEO, ensuring priorities are accurately reflected and time is used effectively
Run inboxes and incoming requests, triaging actions and ensuring timely responses and follow-up
Provide seamless day-to-day support, enabling senior leaders to operate efficiently and at pace
Organise and coordinate a high volume of meetings, ensuring all logistics, materials, and participants are aligned in advance
Prepare and collate briefing packs, schedules, and supporting information to ensure the Chair and CEO are fully prepared
Track actions from meetings and engagements, maintaining momentum and ensuring follow- through
Plan and deliver end-to-end travel and engagement logistics, including itineraries, accommodation, and on-the-day coordination
Ensure all visits and events run smoothly, proactively managing risks and last-minute changes
Attend and support in-person meetings and engagements with the Chair and CEO around the UK as required
Work closely with the Business Manager and wider Executive Office to coordinate priorities and maintain a clear forward look
Support the overall rhythm of the organisation, including leadership meetings, events, and key organisational activities
Provide flexible support across both Chair and CEO where required, contributing to a collaborative and resilient team model
Maintain accurate records, systems, and organisational processes to support effective information flow
Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, contributing to a well-organised, high-performing Executive Office
Act as a professional and approachable point of contact, representing the Executive Office with credibility and care

Qualifications and Experience:
Essential:

Proven experience providing proactive, high-quality administrative or executive support, managing complex diaries, inboxes, and logistics in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure nothing falls through the gaps
Experience co-ordinating meetings and senior engagements, including scheduling, preparing materials, and tracking actions through to completion
Ability to work at pace with accuracy, remaining calm under pressure and adapting quickly to changing priorities
Excellent communication and relationship skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and represent the Executive Office professionally

Desirable:

Experience supporting senior stakeholders or leadership teams, with exposure to fast-paced or high-profile environments
Experience working in a central coordination role (e.g. Private Office, corporate office, or operations team), managing competing demands and priorities
Confidence managing complex logistics and travel arrangements, including high-profile visits or events
Familiarity with preparing briefing materials or supporting meetings, including tracking actions and maintaining forward plans
Proactive approach to improving ways of working, with an interest in systems, organisation, and making processes more efficient

Personal Qualities:

Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
Excellent pension scheme
4x salary life assurance
Group income protection
38 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive, inclusive working environment

How to Apply:
For further information please contact:
Egle Bulatovaite

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist

[email protected]

[email protected]

Application Close Date:
8th June 2026

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