Executive Assistant

OverviewRemoto EUR 30.000 - 40.000Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Executive Assistants and Corporate Administrators to join our Corporate Operations team to ensure that the business runs smoothly and that travel, expenses and events are efficiently and correctly managed. This is a remote‑first, global role with open positions in teams across multiple time zones.Location: This is a global operation with roles in teams in all time zones.We look for positive team players who are self‑driven, results‑oriented, with excellent attention to detail. The best candidates are forward planners, reliable and determined, and keen to assume responsibility for projects, processes and policy. We value excellent organisers and communicators who are eager to develop skills and pursue continuous improvement.This team plays a crucial role in the overall operation of the business, running significant operations and processes, supporting respective department leads, and taking central responsibility for logistics, expenses, travel and scheduling. If you like to take responsibility and ensure that things are done properly and efficiently, you will enjoy the role.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 stakeholdersQualificationsExcellent academic results at school and universityA degree in a business or technical subjectResponsibility, 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 supportEvent related experienceTravel industry experienceBenefitsDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budgetAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence.Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business. This role is listed as Entry level under the Seniority level and Administrative function.Job DetailsSeniority level: Entry levelJob function: AdministrativeCanonical is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr