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 gather +/- 30 staff and is located in the heart of the city (easy access via public transport). They are today looking to recruit a diligent Executive Assistant to their CEO.
Job description:
- Keeps the CEO and other members of the senior management team organised by assisting with email follow-up and filing
- Manages the CEO’s calendar and serves as “gatekeeper”; reminds the CEO of events on the calendar and takes the initiative to make sure she is prepared with the right documents and information; ensures that all the necessary travel arrangements are made
- Determines matters of top priority and handles them accordingly
- Helps organise travel & accommodation for employees to various international meetings and conferences
- Maintains calendars or other databases, as needed
- Organises teleconferences, webex and other meetings organised at the HQ or with partners
- Liaises with a variety of partners both inside and outside of the organisation on a variety of matters
- Provides administrative support for activities related to the Executive Board or members, including collection of administrative documents, scheduling of meetings, preparation of meeting materials, circulation of agendas, the maintenance of participation statistics, and filing
- Helps prepare/update slides and other documentation
- Provides coordination and administrative services to events as needed (e.g., preparation of invitations, contact lists, publicity, liaison with invitees and venue, and general administrative support)
- Manages agendas’ correspondence, agendas, and related documents
- Assists in the completion of various forms, notices and other communications, which may require posting and/or publication
- Additional duties as needed to address business or staffing needs and changing business practices as defined by the CEO
- To punctually, yet regularly, provide support to the Deputy CEO and Scientific Director (+/- 20% of the time in total)
Profile:
- You ideally hold a relevant Bachelor (Secretariat, Office Management, Languages, etc.)
- You have already gained at least 5 years experience in a similar role and at a similar level
- You are a born Assistant in the sense that you thrive in making the life of your boss easier
- You are perfectly fluent in English (both written and spoken). Any other language is a plus
- You are proficient in Windows, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, including staff, executive board members and external partners
- You are detail-oriented, highly organised with excellent time-management skills, not losing sight of both short- and long-term objectives
- You are able to multi-task and problem-solve in a busy environment
- You can work independently, acting proactively, anticipating needs, prioritising and following through
- You have a high level of integrity, sense of responsibility and professionalism, able to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Offer:
- A permanent and full time contract
- Starting date: as soon as possible!
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including luncheon vouchers (€8,00), health insurance (fully paid by the employer), group insurance, reimbursement of transport costs, home internet connection, cell phone, laptop, 28 holiday days
- Working hours: 38h00/week, regular hours, some flexibility will be required
- Location: the offices are located in the centre of Brussels and are very accessible by public transport (metro/tram)
- The opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and for an organisation, which genuinely makes a difference!