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On-site in Gorinchem·Full-time·Added 23 days ago
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Overview
Job details
Full-time
Per the ad.
Requirements
Dutch
The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
For this position, we are looking for an experienced and professional secretary who feels comfortable in a corporate environment and is accustomed to working with confidential information.
In addition, you possess:
A completed secretarial education or comparable working and thinking level (MBO+);
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a corporate, executive secretarial, or executive support environment;
Availability of at least 32 hours per week;
Excellent organizational skills and a strong sense of priorities;
A proactive, service-oriented, and professional working attitude;
Integrity, discretion, and reliability;
Excellent command of the Dutch language and good command of English, both spoken and written;
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- For this position, the salary is between € 4,500 and € 5,500 gross per month (based on full-time employment), excluding holiday allowance. We determine the exact scale based on your knowledge and experience. This position falls under the CAO Metalektro.
A pleasant, informal working atmosphere in a growing, international environment;
A varied role in a dynamic company;
27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (option to sell these);
Travel allowance;
Continuous attention to professional and personal development via our Damen Academy;
The role
We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
About us
We're made for ships!
To design, build, finance and maintain them throughout their entire lifespan. Driven by our core values - stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship - we breathe everything related to ships.
Our mission is to help our customers harness the possibilities our waters offer, for the generations to come.
To achieve this goal, we need people who share our vision and drive!
What you'll do
Key accountabilities
Daily support of the Corporate Counsel and the corporate legal team
Supporting the Executive Board Office in all administrative and clerical processes;
Organizing, coordinating, and preparing meetings of the Executive Boards and other governing bodies;
Drafting, collecting, and distributing meeting documentation;
Monitoring decision-making processes, action items, and deadlines;
Drafting meeting minutes;
Managing calendars, correspondence, and other administrative processes;
Handling various administrative and secretarial tasks (following up on invoices, arranging signatures, legalizations, booking travel, etc.).
Skills & Experience
Hiring process
Recruiter:
Gerard Eggink
Email:
gerard.eggink@damen.com
Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.
About Damen Shipyards
- Industry
- Shipbuilding
- Website
- damen.com
In their own words
About the company & team
The role
Within Damen Shipyards Group, we are looking for an experienced Secretary to support the legal team and the Corporate Counsel, where you will primarily focus on supporting the Executive Board Office.
The Corporate Counsel leads the corporate legal team and is also responsible for organizing board meetings via the Executive Board Office. The Executive Board Office plays a central role in ensuring that administrative processes within Damen run efficiently and carefully. From this position, you will support the Corporate Counsel and Executive Board in the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of decision-making processes. You will be involved in board meetings, contact with board members, and the various divisions within the group.
You will work at the intersection of board affairs, governance, and (administrative) support. In doing so, you will ensure that meetings, document flows, and decision-making processes run smoothly and comply with internal and external governance requirements.
In this versatile role, you will report to the Corporate Counsel and also work closely with the Executive Assistants, colleagues within the corporate legal team, and other internal stakeholders. Thanks to your organizational talent, discretion, and accuracy, you will make a direct contribution to the quality and continuity of the administrative processes within Damen.
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