Executive Assistant

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers. So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply you could be just whowe'relooking for. Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Of course, experience andtrack recordmatter, butwe'reeven more interested in people who live our People Promises.That'ssomeone who does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in community spirit, is respectful, and genuinely enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise,we'rededicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and colleagues. So what are you waiting for? Join a community that really cares about you. More about your role We'relooking for an Executive Assistant to provide professional,proactiveand highly confidential support within our developments business, primarily supportingtheManaging Directorandthe Scotland leadership team. Based in our Edinburgh office (up to four days per week & one day working from home),you'llplay a critical role in the smooth running,effectivenessand governance of the Developments senior leadership team.You'llbring calm,structureand clarity to afast-pacedenvironment, enabling senior leaders to stay focused on delivery,decisionmakingand performance. This is a varied and trusted role. From managing complex diaries and inboxes, to coordinating senior meetings, preparinghigh-qualitydocumentationand supporting governance processes,you'llbe at the centre of how the leadership teamoperatesday to day. You'llalso work closely with colleagues across the wider business, acting asa central pointof coordination and helping to improve ways of working,governanceand leadership cadence across the Developments function. The essential criteria for this role * Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator supporting Senior Leaders in a complex,fast pacedorganisation * Demonstrable experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders or a senior leadership team * Confidence using digital tools and AI to improve efficiency and quality of work, ideally including Microsoft Copilot * High levelsof professionalism, discretion and resilience when handling sensitive information Desirable criteria * Experience working within New Homes, Developments,propertyorconstruction relatedenvironments 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'llbe confident,credibleand calm, with a natural ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders. You take real pride in deliveringhigh-qualitywork, are proactive inanticipatingneeds, 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 performingsupport function. The benefits We'rea large,diverseand ambitious organisation, which meansyou'llhave all the challenge and opportunityyou'relooking for. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * Competitive salary with an annual review * Pension with matched contributions up to 7% * Excellent holiday entitlement up to 35 days, with theoptionto buy or sell leave * Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 per year * Ongoing training and development * A wide range ofadditionalbenefits, discounts and offers What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us. As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on. We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls Safeguarding At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. xsngvjr Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities