R&D Executive assistant - Temporary

Are you an experienced executive assistant?
Do you thrive in fast-paced business environments?
Then this is your chance to join a big player in the plant-based market!

• Manage daily administrative tasks, prioritizing and completing tasks on time while keeping stakeholders informed of progress.




• support meeting coordination by providing secretarial services, preparing materials, and following up on assigned action items.




• Manage physical and electronic files, coordinating logistics for events and visitors, and organizing conferences, as well as managing the Chief R&D Officer's schedule with the ability to adapt to changing priorities with confidence and sound judgment.




• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external clients, maintaining a high level of professionalism and collaboration, and ensuring tasks are completed seamlessly.




• Review important documents such as contracts, agreements, purchase orders, payment orders, and presentations for completeness, accuracy, proper formatting, and compliance with policies and processes.




• Oversee special projects as assigned.

A great fulltime (40 hours) assignment in Wageningen, initially for a period of 2 months. The hourly rate for this assignment is 80-90 eur per hour (dependens on your experience and seniority). Please apply with your availability date and your hourly rate. There's also the possibility of a flex contract via us, in which case an attractive salary applies.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.

Requirements:

* Minimum 3-6 years of experience in a similar position in a fast-paced business environment.
* Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
* Flexibility and availability for changing schedules and priorities.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to anticipate needs and proactively address them.
* Familiarity with basic accounting and budgeting principles - a plus.

As an executive assistant, it is your duty and mission to be the extension of the Leadership team in Research & Development, clearing the path to help them focus on the critical pieces and to drive the company's Research & Development forward.
This is a 2 months assignment in Wageningen.