Senior Executive Assistant
Há 1 mês
Canonical
Home based - EMEA
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring a Senior Executive Assistant who will be responsible for crucial projects and at least one senior executive and their leadership team. The ideal candidate is passionate about organising, taking ownership to make sure that the business runs smoothly and that travel, expenses and events are efficiently and correctly managed. They have a drive to continually improve themselves, the team and the organisation. The EA team is integral to the overall operation of our unique global business. The team runs significant business operations and processes, supporting various department leads as well as being centrally responsible for logistics, expenses, travel and scheduling. Executive assistants are the secret to our success
The ideal candidate possesses integrity and accountability and embraces change. They can operate at a very senior level and are confident, effective and have good judgement and the self-assurance to hold firm on a point of policy regardless of the seniority of people on the other side of a discussion. They have a focus on quality and make sure that all jobs are done properly and efficiently.
Location: This role is open to candidates based in EMEA time zones - Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The role entails:
Support operations for one or more departments in the company
Coordinate monthly reports and schedule meetings and interviews
Organise and run international company events including logistics
Manage quarterly and annual executive meetings
Collaborate across teams on activities and initiatives
Manage stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
What we are looking for in you:
Excellent academic results at school and university
A degree in a business or technical subject
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Previous experience providing comprehensive support to senior leadership
Ability to quickly build rapport with key stakeholders
Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
Ability to travel up to four times a year for company events of up to two weeks duration
Ability to learn new technology and software quickly
Diligence, confidence, self-awareness and thoughtfulness
Nice to have skills:
Experience in operations and executive support
Project management experience
Event management experience
Travel industry experience
What we offer colleagues:
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Senior Executive Assistant
Há 1 mês
Coimbra, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiroCanonicalHome based - EMEACanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud...
-
Executive Assistant
2 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Hays Tempo inteiroDescrição da Função The Company You Will Work For A prestigious company is looking to strengthen its team by hiring an Executive Assistant (m/f/d) for a remote position, with monthly visits to the office in Coimbra. Your new role As an Executive Assistant, you will directly collaborate with Senior Leadership and support day-to-day operations. Your...
-
Executive Assistant
2 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Hays Tempo inteiroThe Company You Will Work For A prestigious company is looking to strengthen its team by hiring an Executive Assistant (m/f/d) for a remote position, with monthly visits to the office in Coimbra. Your new role As an Executive Assistant, you will directly collaborate with Senior Leadership and support day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will...
-
Senior Business Development Executive
3 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Gi Group Portugal Tempo inteiroCompany OverviewGrafton is recruiting a Senior Business Development Executive to join our client, a company that has become the worldwide leader in managing and sustaining one of society's most vital resources - the Neighbourhood Grid.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Business Development Executive keen to help our...
-
Executive Assistant
2 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiroCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers,...
-
Executive Assistant
Há 1 mês
Coimbra, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiroCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers,...
-
IT Governance Executive
4 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Abb Tempo inteiroAbout the RoleAbb is seeking an IT Governance Executive to oversee critical functions within the unit across Governance and Finance functions, closely collaborating with Human Resources, Procurement, and Legal departments, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, and optimizing resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have an executive presence,...
-
Senior Sales Executive
Há 2 dias
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Cision Global Tempo inteiroAbout Cision GlobalCision is a leading technology company that empowers organizations to thrive in the modern media landscape. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping businesses like yours reach their full potential.Salary and BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary of $80,000 per year, plus benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid...
-
Accounting Assistant
3 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Buscojobs Portugal Tempo inteiroAt Critical Software we truly believe that our people is what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what´s possible.Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness....
-
Accounting Assistant
4 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Critical-Software Tempo inteiroAt Critical Software we truly believe that our people is what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what´s possible. Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness....
-
Accounting Assistant
Há 3 dias
Coimbra, Portugal Critical Software Tempo inteiroAt Critical Software we truly believe that our people is what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness. Our...
-
Senior Solutions Consultant
Há 1 mês
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Cision Tempo inteiroCision seeks a highly skilled Senior Solutions Consultant to drive business growth in the Italian Market. As a vital member of our sales team, you will leverage your expertise in sales solutions to identify business potential, respond to customer needs, and manage sales activities.Key responsibilities include:Utilizing solution selling skills to identify...
-
Accounting Assistant
Há 1 mês
Coimbra, Portugal Critical Software Sa Tempo inteiroAt Critical Software we truly believe that our people is what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness. Our...
-
Senior Enterprise Sales Professional
4 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Cision Tempo inteiroCision is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the PR and marketing industry.We're seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Sales Professional to join our team in Italy. This role will be responsible for targeting various companies and PR agencies, presenting Brandwatch tools and 3rd party social services involved.Job Summary:Sell...
-
Accounting Assistant
8 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Critical Software Tempo inteiroAt Critical Software we truly believe that our people is what makes us what we are. At the heart of everything we do are our diverse and talented individuals, pushing the boundaries of what´s possible. Working at Critical is more than just a career choice, is more than a business: we're a community with a strong sense of purpose, values, and togetherness....
-
Executive Assistant
6 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal bluepharma Tempo inteiro**Principais Responsabilidades**: - Atendimento, gestão e encaminhamento de chamadas telefónicas; - Gestão de agenda - presença em eventos e reuniões internas e externas; - Organização e suporte às reuniões; - Gestão de correspondência - envio, receção e distribuição de correio e encomendas; - Receção e encaminhamento de visitantes; -...
-
Research Assistant
7 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Centro de Estudos Sociais Tempo inteiro**RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MA) - One vacancy The Centre for Social Studies (CES) - Associate Laboratory - University of Coimbra (Portugal), calls for SITU: Place-based innovation of cultural and creative industries in non-urban areas” (Grant Agreement 101061747), funded by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) of the European Commission under the...
-
Senior Business Growth Strategist
4 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Cision Global Tempo inteiroCision Global is a leading technology company in the industry, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Growth Strategist to join our team.Job SummaryWe're looking for a seasoned professional with 3+ years of experience in Market research, insights, enterprise software...
-
Research Assistant
4 meses atrás
Coimbra, Portugal Centro de Estudos Sociais Tempo inteiro**Research Assistant (one position)** The Centre for Social Studies (CES) - Associate Laboratory - University of Coimbra (Portugal), project “BIOASSEMBLER - Integrating bio-inspired assembly into semiconductor manufacturing technology for biosensors” (GA 101070589), funded by the European Commission - European Health and Digital Executive Agency...
-
Senior Blockchain Growth Strategist
4 semanas atrás
Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiroJob DescriptionThis is a remote position and we are hiring candidates from the whole country. AgileEngine is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the US and a top-3 ranked dev shop according to Clutch. We create award-winning custom software solutions that help companies across 15+ industries change the lives of millions.About the RoleWe're...
