2. Personal Assistant: £18,000 - £25,000

The Capital City Edinburgh is catching up with London in terms of the salaries that can be commanded by these highly professional and sought after individuals. Often working on a one to one basis with Managing Directors and Chairperson's the PA is an essential gatekeeper for these busy people. Organisation and confidentiality are the key attributes for these roles, it is not so much about the secretarial and the "wpm" aspect but duties are often centred on diary management and the production of complex worldwide travel arrangements that would have Alan Whittaker confused. PA's work at the highest level and usually acts on behalf of management. An essential element in making this business partnership work is the chemistry between the PA and Manager.