Exec Assistant to CIO - Edinburgh
Edinburgh - Hybrid (3 days office/2 WFH)
Up to £250 per day (Inside IR35)
3-month contract (possible 3-month extension)
Our main public sector client is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Investment Officer.
This is a high-profile, fast-paced role where you'll act as a true right-hand support to the CIO, managing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities- Complex diary and calendar management, ensuring effective use of the CIO's time
- Proactive inbox management, drafting responses and prioritising communications
- Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Managing reporting schedules, actions and follow-ups
- Supporting departmental planning and organisation
- Arranging UK & international travel, accommodation and expenses
- Handling confidential information with discretion
- Providing full administrative and operational support
Key Skills
- Proven experience supporting C-suite or board-level executives
- Strong diary, inbox and stakeholder management skills
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 3117060127
Exec Assistant to CIO - Edinburgh
Posted on Jun 2, 2026 by Lorien
Edinburgh - Hybrid (3 days office/2 WFH)
Up to £250 per day (Inside IR35)
3-month contract (possible 3-month extension)
Our main public sector client is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to support their Chief Investment Officer.
This is a high-profile, fast-paced role where you'll act as a true right-hand support to the CIO, managing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities- Complex diary and calendar management, ensuring effective use of the CIO's time
- Proactive inbox management, drafting responses and prioritising communications
- Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Managing reporting schedules, actions and follow-ups
- Supporting departmental planning and organisation
- Arranging UK & international travel, accommodation and expenses
- Handling confidential information with discretion
- Providing full administrative and operational support
Key Skills
- Proven experience supporting C-suite or board-level executives
- Strong diary, inbox and stakeholder management skills
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
- Confident communicating with senior stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: 3117060127
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