Executive Assistant Professional Development Opportunity

hace 3 días


San José, San José, Costa Rica Canonical - Jobs A tiempo completo

We are a remote-first British tech company, growing our executive administration and assistant team.

Job Purpose

This role is designed to help you develop new skills and experience. We expect you to bring a commitment to excellence in your work. You will have the opportunity to learn how we run various processes, contributing as a new member to each different type of activity until you are familiar with our overall operation.

Duties
  • General administration support for assigned teams, including scheduling meetings and interviews, approving expenses.
  • Liaise with event coordinators to ensure successful logistics.
  • Screen and handle enquiries as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with EA colleagues and counterparts on cross-team/cross-functional activities.
  • Support other operations teams (HR, Finance, Legal etc.).
  • Coordinate logistics for key business activities, such as quarterly Town Halls and executive meetings.
  • Work with suppliers and stakeholders on projects, establishing workflow and process.
  • Undertake specific projects as required to support the operations of the business as a whole.
  • Assist with managing visitors and guests to the office (if applicable).
Valued Skills and Experience

We look for individuals who:

  • Can work to a high standard in operational and administrative matters.
  • Have a track record of diligence, conscientiousness, and speed.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills.
  • Are confident in speaking up on areas for improvement.
  • Have project and events management experience (desired).
  • Are willing to travel for company events and meetings at least twice a year, for up to two weeks.
What We're Looking For

Self-driven, results-oriented individuals with a positive outlook, highly organized, and proactive. Excellent attention to detail, a natural forward planner, able to critically assess own performance, reliable, tolerant, and determined. Friendly, approachable, and enjoys working collaboratively. Fearless in the face of the unexpected, strong values and ethics, and outspoken with considered feedback.

What Canonical Offers

Personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual leave, and Priority Pass for travel.

Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. LI-Remote



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