Eindhoven region
Fulltime
BS268/2841
BoardSupport is looking for an experienced interim EA for an international technology company. The company is part of a global group with more than 10.000 employees and locations worldwide. Your primary focus is the President/CEO, with additional support to another board member, responsible for Sales/Marketing/BD.
WHY THIS ASSIGNMENT
“We’re in growth mode,” the President/CEO told me.
The President is still onboarding and keen to build a close working relationship with his EA. He is approachable, receptive to input and brings a positive way of working.
For an experienced EA, this is a real opportunity to contribute beyond coordination. You will bring structure, add perspective and help shape the way his executive office operates from the start.
The organisation is growing and moving quickly. Creating clarity and establishing an effective rhythm will be an important part of the assignment. So will keeping the right things moving.
The culture is informal and international, with more than 25 nationalities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You manage diaries and inboxes and coordinate complex international travel. You keep itineraries and meetings aligned across time zones as priorities change.
You prepare meetings, record decisions and follow up on actions. You handle correspondence and keep stakeholders informed throughout. You also organise company events in collaboration with colleagues.
You know what an executive office needs to run well. As an experienced interim EA, you quickly understand the President’s working style, build trust and establish the relationships that help you get things done across the organisation.
Colleagues know that requests for the President’s time come through you. They trust you to balance their needs with his priorities.
WHAT YOU BRING
You are an experienced, positive minded Executive Assistant who is comfortable operating close to a senior executive and contributing at that level.
You bring structure to a fast-moving environment and keep a clear overview as priorities shift. You know how to turn complexity into a well-run executive office.
The customer comes first in this organisation. You are pragmatic, collaborative and focused on getting to the right outcome. At the same time, you know how to work effectively within the processes of a large international organisation.
Down-to-earth and confident in your communication, you build strong relationships across cultures. You know when to take ownership and when to align.
Fluency in Dutch and English and strong Microsoft Office skills are essential. German is an advantage.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Start
As soon as possible
Duration
A minimum of three months, during the recruitment process for a permanent EA
Working week
Five days preferred; four days may be considered
Office presence
Preferably on site each working day, with any remote working agreed in line with the schedules of the executives
Indicative rate
€70–€80 per hour, excluding travel allowance
Available now or in the coming weeks?
Please email info@boardsupport.nl with your availability.
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