We are looking for a fulltime Executive Assistant

Job description

The Executive Assistant provides support to the CEO and CCO. The Executive Assistant works together with the other Executive Assistant working for the CFO. The Executive Assistant serves as the right hand to the Board, playing a critical role in the efficiency of the executives office by managing schedules, communications, and other responsibilities. The Executive Assistant needs to be proactive, organized and capable of managing a wide range of tasks. This position requires an ability to work under time pressure while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for preparing meetings, takes the minutes and takes care of other activities in such a way that the Board and Managers of the departments can carry out their work as efficiently as possible. He/she supports the members of the Board/Management Team at all levels and is involved in setting up and ensuring the smooth running of internal business processes, including administration, agenda management, planning, and correspondence with stakeholders.

Key tasks

Agenda management

• Managing the directors' agenda and arranging appointments for them.

• Scheduling various recurring meetings within the organization including arranging suitable meeting rooms.

• Managing the meeting rooms, accepting requests and answering questions about availability from across the organization.

• In case of accommodation for external meetings (in the Netherlands and abroad), booking taxis, flights and/or reserving hotel accommodation for directors, management and staff both internal and external colleagues within the EPH group.

• Mapping out the holidays of Management and team members for the purpose of regularly circulating an up-to-date holiday/attendance overview.

• Building and maintaining a network within the organization, knowing and having the right contacts within the organization to find the people you need.

Management support

• Prepares and handles meetings and draws up presentations.

• Takes minutes (in English) of meetings. Compiles the agenda and ensures meeting documents are complete.

• Secretarial and administrative matters.

Managing (digital) mail and (digital) archive

• Screening and assessing incoming (digital) documents for importance, priority and nature of handling.

• Organizing and managing incoming mail and email.

• Handle incoming mail and email independently and/or prioritize it whenever possible.

• Responsible for the proper archiving of documents according to established agreements in an orderly manner.

Organizational support

• Handles/facilitates signing of documents, contracts etc. by board and management. Both physically and via DocuSign.

• Ordering lunches, flowers and taxis on request.

• Handling various requests from across the organization such as gathering documents for official authorities.

• Organizing/helps handling the organization of annual employee events.

What do we expect from you?

• Education: bachelor degree.

• 2+ years of work experience; ideally as Executive Assistant or in a position requiring strong organizational skills.

• Fluent in both Dutch and English, excellent command of the English language.

• Excellent in taking minutes.

• Excellent communication skills.

• You have a flexible attitude (with regard to working hours and accessibility).

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Teamplayer, reliable and strong organizational skills.

• Proficiency of MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel. Knowledge/experience with Sharepoint.

What do we have to offer?

You will work in a dynamic and collegial environment that offers plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. Besides the space to develop yourself, we also offer a comprehensive and attractive benefits package, including:

For this, we reward you with a salary in a range between € 3.472,00 to € 4.596,00 gross per month based on full-time employment. Salary depends on relevant experience and suitability.

• Individual budget of 17% (including 8% holiday pay).

• Discounts on health insurance.

• A good pension scheme.

• Travel allowance.

• Free fruit and healthy snacks in the office.

The place of employment is Middelburg.

A Dutch certificate of good conduct is required for every employee.

Interested?

Would you like more information about this position, or are you unsure if the position suits you? Junior candidates who may not yet possess all the required knowledge and expertise are also invited to express their interest. Please feel free to send your question(s) to: mdb-vacatures@epnl.nl with reference to this vacancy.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Then send your motivation letter and CV!

Internal and external recruitment will take place simultaneously for this vacancy.

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