EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Position Description.
We are looking for an ambitious Executive Assistant to join our Scotland and Northern Ireland business unit supporting our executive management team.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine.
We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.
We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts.
We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
This role will be based out of our Edinburgh office, but this is a hybrid role where you can also work from home a few days per week Your future duties and responsibilities.
Based in our Edinburgh office with hybrid working flexibility, this role supports Vice Presidents (VPs) and the wider leadership team within our Scotland and Northern Ireland Business Unit.
You’ll play a key role in supporting our executive team within the business unit.
You'll be ensuring they have the support to help them focus on delivering day-to-day operations and the successful delivery of strategic programmes withing the business unit.
Key Responsibilities.
• Calendar and diary management for senior leadership • Coordination and scheduling of meetings and events • Travel and accommodation arrangements • Procurement of business-related items and managing eProcurement approvals • Submission and approval of holiday requests and timesheets via internal HR portals • Maintaining internal visibility tools and dashboards • Desk and room bookings • Expense processing for partners and leadership • Event planning and catering coordination as required • Support for governance meetings led by VPs • General administrative support and handling of ad hoc requests Required qualifications to be successful in this role.
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant is preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities • A proactive, flexible, and professional approach #LI-UKA Skills.
Detail-oriented What you can expect from us.
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees.
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value.
You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.