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Executive assistant

Edinburgh
Scottish Water
Executive assistant
Posted: 29 April
Offer description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland. It’s not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland, but it’s what lies behind every role here. Our work keeps Scotland’s water flowing, from source to tap – and from sink to sea. Do your bit by joining our team as an Executive Assistant, supporting our People Director and Director of Customer Service.


What you’ll do

* Manage the Directors’ email inbox and optimise their time.
* Coordinate meetings, including setting agendas and preparing meeting materials.
* Arrange travel and handle all forms of communication with stakeholders.
* Prepare presentations for executive leadership.
* Organise team events and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Work collaboratively and independently, taking initiative to identify and carry out tasks.


What you’ll need

* Strong background and experience managing complex and busy diaries.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong character: Bold, Responsible, Inspiring and Caring.
* Comfortable exercising sound judgement, making independent decisions and going above and beyond expectations.


Looking out for you

* 38 days holiday per year (including public holidays) plus the option to purchase five additional days.
* Paid time off for community volunteering.
* Family‑friendly policies around adoption, maternity and parental leave.
* Flexible working, with balanced hybrid working encouraging half the time in a Scottish Water location.
* Pension scheme and life assurance.
* Annual company bonus and access to SW Splash rewards.


Salary and Position

This role is a Grade 5, with a starting salary of £32,650 and a performance‑driven progression up to a maximum of £38,610.


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