Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Location:

Perth, Scotland

Employment Type:

Full-time | Permanent Reporting to: CEO

The Opportunity

Some roles "support" a CEO.

This one brings structure, discipline and accountability to the entire leadership team.

Our client is a growing Passive and Structural Fire Protection business operating in one of the most regulated sectors in construction. Compliance is not a box-ticking exercise here. It is the difference between average and exceptional.

They are looking for a confident, commercially aware Executive Assistant who is comfortable operating at senior level and who is not afraid to challenge when standards slip.

If you enjoy being the person who brings order to complexity, this will suit you.

Why Join Them

Our client is an independent, specialist business with a strong reputation for technical excellence and integrity within the fire safety sector. Their work goes far beyond box-ticking — they operate at the cutting edge of fire protection, providing consultancy and inspection services that help ensure safety, compliance and long-term accountability.

The business is led by highly experienced industry specialists with decades of practical knowledge, and a clear vision for growth. While well-established, they remain ambitious — which means there is real scope for you to:

Make a visible, meaningful impact
Work closely with experienced industry leaders
Shape how the business operates as it grows
Develop your career in a professional, supportive environment

Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

£33 - £35K per annum
Private health care
Dental care and loss of earnings insurance
30 days annual leave
Flexible working
Company-sponsored outings and social events

The Role

You will work directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring time, priorities and information are managed with precision.

This is not a purely administrative position. It requires judgement, discretion, authority and the confidence to push back when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level executive and strategic support to the CEO and SLT
Manage scheduling across multiple projects and stakeholders
Drive and structure leadership meetings, tracking objectives and ensuring follow-through
Act as a confident liaison between leadership, clients and contractors
Maintain rigorous document control and reporting standards
Coordinating business travel arrangements
Bring clarity, structure and accountability across operations
You will be expected to hold senior stakeholders to account. Politely, professionally, firmly
Oversee one other employee, providing guidance and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently

About You

Essential:

Experience in ISO/Achilies/Construction line
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership
Strong document control and reporting capability
Excellent written and verbal communication
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Excel and Power Point
Exceptional organisational and prioritisation ability

Highly Desirable:

Experience in construction, engineering, compliance or regulated sectors

Experience with in a growing or operationally complex business

Who This Role Suits

You are likely to be someone who:

Notices the detail others miss
Prefers structure to chaos
Is comfortable saying "no" when needed
Sets high standards for yourself and others
Thrives in compliance-heavy environments
Communicates directly and professionally
Takes ownership rather than waiting for instruction
You are calm under pressure. You do not get flustered. You bring order.  

Their Values

Everything they do is guided by their core values:

Integrity – They do what they say
Reliability – They deliver consistently
Care – Safety and quality matter
Proactivity – They anticipate and act
Collaboration – They work as one team

This is a genuine opportunity to operate at senior level within a growing, quality-driven business where standards matter. If you are confident, structured and ready to take control of complexity rather than be controlled by it, our client would like to hear from you.

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to complete a short questionnaire. This helps ensure the role and company culture are the right fit for you — and that you're the right fit for them