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GKN Aerospace Executive Assistant in Papendrecht, Netherlands
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
New vacancy: Executive Assistant
As an Executive Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the SVP and VP Landing Gear in managing their daily agendas. These agendas can be complex, so we are looking for someone who can handle multiple priorities, work with tight deadlines, and consistently perform at a high energy level.
What you'll do
As an Executive Assistant, your core responsibilities include:
Point of Contact: act as the first point of contact for the SVP and VP Landing Gear, manage agendas proactively, using your own initiative and making decisions on priorities.
Meeting Organization: schedule and prepare meetings, ensure smooth facilitation (e.g. setting agendas, catering, logistics, equipment), and follow up on action items. discussions, and appointments.
Travel Planning: organize and coordinate business trips with GKN companies and agencies to be visited, incl. travel schedules, hotel bookings, transportation, and external arrangements.
Correspondence Management: draft and manage both internal and external communication in English and Dutch, either independently or following guidelines, incl. editing and proofreading documents and presentations.
Administrative Support: manage invoices, declarations, payments, time registration, and filing tasks.
Fokker Landing Gear
Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker Aerospace, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.
What you'll offer
Full-time availability with prior experience in administrative roles.
Decision-making and problem solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks, work independently.
Excellent communication skills and experience working with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational awareness, planning and coordination abilities.
Flexibility and adaptability to handle schedule changes and last-minute demands.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English and Dutch is required.
Able to work full-time in the office; upon discussion with the manager, there is the option to work remotely one day per week.
The role demands a strong personality, the ability to work proactively and thrive in a fast-paced multicultural environment.
What we'll offer
Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is a truly challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team. At GKN Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but we also support and promote your professional and personal development.
Furthermore, we offer to you:
A gross monthly salary up to € 3.603,- and 5.229,- based on the CLA Metalektro and in line with your experience and qualifications,
8% holiday allowance,
40 paid holidays for full-time employment,
Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
Profit sharing scheme,
A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere.
Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
Extra information
Are you interested in the role? You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com
Our selection process includes a screening call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist and 1-2 online/F2F interviews. We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding time at GKN Fokker Aerospace usually takes +/- 3 weeks.
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We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.