Executive Assistant / Corporate Administrator At Canonical

We look for positive team players who are self-driven and results oriented, with excellent attention to detail. The best candidates show that they are forward planners, reliable and determined, and keen to assume responsibility for projects, processes and policy. We are a unique global business, so we are not looking for candidates with extensive experience so much as excellent organisers and communicators who are keen to develop skills and strive for continuous improvement.This team plays a crucial role in the overall operation of the business. They run significant business operations and processes, supporting the respective department leads but also taking central responsibility for logistics, expenses, travel and scheduling. They are the secret to our success! We look for confident and effective people who have good judgment 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. If you like to take responsibility and you like to ensure that things are done properly and efficiently then you will enjoy the role tremendously.Location:This is a global operation, we have open roles in teams in all time zones.ResponsibilitiesSupport operations for one or more departments in the companyCoordinate monthly reports and schedule meetings and interviewsOrganise and run international company events including logisticsManage quarterly and annual executive meetingsCollaborate across teams on activities and initiativesManage suppliers and stakeholdersWhat we are looking for in youExcellent academic results at school and universityA degree in a business or technical subjectExcellent communication skillsResponsibility, integrity and accountabilitySelf-awareness and thoughtfulnessAbility to travel up to four times a year for company events of up to two weeks durationAbility to learn new technology and software quicklyAdditional Skills We ValueExperience in operations and executive supportProject management experienceEvent related experienceTravel industry experience