Executive Assistant - maternity cover (f/m/d) — Hitachi Energy
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
The opportunity Are you an experienced, agile and hands-on Executive Assistant who thrives in a dynamic, international environment?
We are looking for a versatile Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations.
This temporary maternity cover role (1 year contract) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a highly visible global function.
- The opportunity Are you an experienced, agile and hands-on Executive Assistant who thrives in a dynamic, international environment?
- We are looking for a versatile Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations.
- Your responsibilities Provide proactive support to the Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, visas, and accommodations.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities Provide proactive support to the Global Head of Government and Institutional Relations, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, visas, and accommodations.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling inquiries with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Application process
- Strong digital proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, virtual collaboration tools, and webinar platforms.
- Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken.
- Additional language skills are considered an advantage
Company and context
- Research, compile, verify, and prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, organizational charts, and other business-critical documentation.
- Support communication activities across the Government & Institutional Relations function, ensuring effective information sharing and stakeholder alignment.
- Support digital collaboration and communication platforms, including virtual meetings, webinars, SharePoint, intranet content, and newsletters.
- Implement Hitachi Energy processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative procedures and ways of working.
- Organize business-critical meetings and events while providing administrative and financial support related to travel, expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and budget tracking.
- Your background Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an Executive Assistant role supporting senior leaders in a complex international environment.
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a service-oriented mindset.
- Proven ability to work independently, anticipate needs, take initiative, and handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Hitachi Energy offer for this role?
Hitachi Energy lists CHF 83'000 - 126'000 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Hitachi Energy offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Hitachi Energy during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Hitachi Energy?
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