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More about your role
We're looking for an Executive Assistant to provide professional, proactive and highly confidential support within our developments business, primarily supporting the Managing Director and the Scotland leadership team.
Based in our Edinburgh office (up to four days per week & one day working from home), you'll play a critical role in the smooth running, effectiveness and governance of the Developments senior leadership team. You'll bring calm, structure and clarity to a fast‑paced environment, enabling senior leaders to stay focused on delivery, decision making and performance.
This is a varied and trusted role. From managing complex diaries and inboxes, to coordinating senior meetings, preparing high-quality documentation and supporting governance processes, you'll be at the centre of how the leadership team operates day to day.
You'll also work closely with colleagues across the wider business, acting as a central point of coordination and helping to improve ways of working, governance and leadership cadence across the Developments function.
The essential criteria for this role
1. Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator supporting Senior Leaders in a complex, fast paced organisation
2. Demonstrable experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders or a senior leadership team
3. Confidence using digital tools and AI to improve efficiency and quality of work, ideally including Microsoft Copilot
4. High levels of professionalism, discretion and resilience when handling sensitive information
Desirable criteria
5. Experience working within New Homes, Developments, property or construction related environments
Please note: if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to use the desirable criteria as part of our shortlisting process.
More about you
You'll be confident, credible and calm, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders. You take real pride in delivering high-quality work, are proactive in anticipating needs, and are comfortable exercising judgement in a changing environment.
You enjoy bringing structure to complexity, spotting opportunities to improve the way things are done, and contributing to a professional, high performing support function.
The benefits
We're a large, diverse and ambitious organisation, which means you'll have all the challenge and opportunity you're looking for. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
6. Competitive salary with an annual review
7. Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
8. Excellent holiday entitlement – up to 35 days, with the option to buy or sell leave
9. Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 per year
10. Ongoing training and development
11. A wide range of additional benefits, discounts and offers