Our client is an international association in the field of cancer research. They coordinate clinical trials worldwide in partnership with their 50+ member organisations. Their Brussels office gathers +/- 30 staff and is located in Woluwe Saint Lambert (accessible by bus but easier access by car). They are today looking to recruit a diligent Office Coordinator/Receptionist.
Job description:
Reception
- welcoming and guiding visitors
- taking care of the mail, mail distribution
- reception of packaging and mailing for the team (courier, shipping, snail-mail)
- teaming up with 2 other colleagues to ensure coverage on opening hours and back-up during absences
Office Coordination
- managing and updating office coordination documents like policies and guidelines, staff manual, alarm manual, tutorials, etc.
- managing the professional memberships according to our internal procedure
- addressing all queries regarding office management issues
- maintaining the office condition and arranging necessary repairs, running necessary errands
- managing the Office Coordination budget and invoicing
- managing contract and price negotiations with office vendors, insurance and service providers
- liaising with facility management vendors, including cleaning and security services
- coordinating in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations, conferences and meetings
- responsible for internal communication on important national/global news, public health matters, public holidays, any other special events in Belgium (like protests, extreme weather, strikes, car-free day, etc.)
- assisting HR in all the logistical aspects of the onboarding process for new hires (ordering stationery, name tags, coordinating the IT set- up, organising mobile phone subscription with telecom provider); assisting with similar administrative & logistical aspects when employees leave the company
- may assist with other tasks as instructed by the Senior HR Manager and HR Administrative Officer
Profile
- You have already gained at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role and at a similar level
- You are perfectly fluent in English and French (both written and spoken). Dutch is an asset
- You are proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and you feel comfortable working with other IT tools & databases
- Project coordination training and/or experience is a strong asset for excellent planning and coordination abilities
- You have strong organisational and interpersonal skills
- You have the ability to multitask and to work with minimum day-to-day supervision
- You are an excellent team player, eager to work collaboratively in an international and diverse team
- You are comfortable working with communications tools such as Teams, Zoom, soft phones
Offer:
- A permanent and full-time contract
- Starting date: September 2021
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including luncheon vouchers (€8,00), Eco vouchers (€ 250/year), health insurance (fully paid by the employer), group insurance, mobile phone
- Working hours: 38h00/week, regular hours (9.00 am-5.00 pm)
- Holidays: 26 holiday days/year
- Location: the offices are located in Woluwe Saint Lambert, close to the Cora. They are accessible by bus but more easily accessible by car (parking facilities)
- The opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and for an organisation, which genuinely makes a difference!