Amsterdam
Fulltime, 40 uur
BS263/2401
Looking for a true 1:1 Executive Assistant role at the heart of an international business?
BoardSupport is looking for an outstanding Executive Assistant to support the CEO of a successful international company headquartered in Amsterdam.
A great opportunity for an experienced EA who enjoys working in partnership with one executive, understands business and naturally stays several steps ahead.
Organisation:
Our client is a successful international company headquartered in Amsterdam, with operations across several European markets.
The business is ambitious, entrepreneurial and growing. The culture is professional, international and down to earth, with short lines of communication and highly committed people.
The CEO is closely involved in strategy, growth and key commercial relationships and works at a fast pace. He has regular interaction with the Executive Team, Board and senior external stakeholders.
The job:
As Executive Assistant you will be the CEO’s right hand and first point of contact.
You will be closely connected to the business and know what is happening across the organisation. You understand the CEO’s priorities, make sure he has the right information at the right time and keep track of decisions, actions and commitments.
A key part of the role is preparation. You understand the context of upcoming meetings, know who is involved and make sure the CEO can walk into a conversation fully briefed.
As you get to know him better, you will increasingly anticipate what is needed and take ownership without waiting to be asked.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as first point of contact for the CEO;
- Coordinating his priorities, meetings and key commitments;
- Preparing CEO, Executive Team and Board meetings;
- Gathering and preparing relevant business information;
- Preparing presentations, briefings and meeting materials;
- Maintaining close contact with Executive Team members and senior stakeholders;
- Monitoring decisions and ensuring actions are followed through;
- Coordinating key external engagements and client meetings;
- Managing complex international travel and detailed itineraries;
- Organising conferences, leadership events and business dinners;
- Managing highly confidential correspondence and information;
- Taking ownership of projects connected to the CEO’s office.
This role requires an EA who is genuinely interested in the business and understands what sits behind the CEO’s agenda.
You will be expected to ask questions, connect the dots and keep things moving.
Ideal candidate:
- Proven experience supporting a CEO, Board member or C-suite executive;
- Experience in an international, commercial environment;
- Intelligent, curious and quick to understand business context;
- Proactive and several steps ahead;
- Confident working autonomously;
- Excellent stakeholder management skills;
- Strong follow-through and ownership;
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail;
- Discreet and trustworthy;
- Calm and pragmatic in a fast-moving environment;
- Excellent written and spoken English;
- Good command of Dutch.
We are looking for an EA who genuinely enjoys the profession and wants to build a strong 1:1 partnership with the CEO. Someone who puts care and thought into what they do and operates to a consistently high standard.
Conditions:
Permanent, full-time position with a direct employment contract.
Our client offers 25 days annual leave, 8% holiday allowance, an excellent pension scheme, an annual performance-related bonus, full public transport reimbursement or travel allowance, laptop and mobile phone and a contribution towards professional development.
The role is based at the Amsterdam headquarters. Hybrid working is possible for one day per week, depending on the CEO’s schedule.
Some flexibility outside regular office hours is required around international travel and important meetings.
Interested or would you like to know more?
Please contact BoardSupport at info@boardsupport.nl or +31 (0)6 46386738.
Happy to tell you more!