C-Suite Executive Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Permanent, Full-time
Edinburgh
£40,000-£45,000
Meraki Talent is engaged with a reputable professional services firm to appoint a flexible and proactive C-Suite Executive Assistant to the business. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Edinburgh City Centre and offers a salary between £40,000-£45,000.
Responsibilities:
- Support the head of the company in daily operations and prioritize their requirements and priorities.
- Manage the CEO's time, schedule, and calendars, ensuring accuracy and proactively anticipating changes.
- Optimize operations and processes, finding ways to add value and increase productivity.
- Organize complex travel arrangements and itineraries, including bookings, visas, and other logistics.
- Act as a screener and gatekeeper for enquiries, forwarding relevant and critical ones to the CEO.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
- Liaise with various business and personal contacts, including investors, collaborators, and service providers.
- Track action lists and undertake administrative tasks as needed.
- Be available to lend a hand and provide support in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Previous experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant, preferably in a rapidly growing startup or fast-paced global business.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at different levels and across different departments, including international teams.
- Resilient and tenacious mindset with a proactive approach to getting things done.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to different audiences.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and handle increasing workloads.
- Self-driven, motivated, and able to show initiative in a fast-paced environment.
Lauren wants: Executive Assistant, C-suite experience
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for C-Suite Executive Assistant roles across Meraki's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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