Executive Assistant to the Company Secretary
(2024-00023)
Organization
Organization:
Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. With 16 strong local retail brands all over the world, Ahold Delhaize is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of its customers and the world around us. Ahold Delhaize offers a highly dynamic, international work environment in which employees can thrive. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. is listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
We are looking for a specialist Executive Assistant to the Company Secretary, who will play a pivotal role in supporting the leadership team in a dynamic, fast-paced global retail environment.
Function
The Job:
As the specialist Executive Assistant for the Company Secretary, you will support the Company Secretary in ensuring good, transparent, and efficient meeting and decision-making processes at the top level of the primary decision-making bodies of the organization. Your primary and main stakeholder in this regard will be the Supervisory Board. You will also manage relationships and engagements with external stakeholders, including auditors, advisors, and shareholders. Your duties will include planning, organizing and management events, meetings and travels. You will prepare agendas, handle board meeting submissions, compile board books, and provide general administrative support to the Company Secretariat.
Ideal Candidate
The Candidate:
We are seeking a seasoned and proactive assistant, a quick thinker who excels in anticipating needs and managing multiple and diverse responsibilities with impeccable attention to detail. Your interpersonal and communication skills are exceptional and you thrive on challenges and continuous learning. You are skilled at analyzing problems, breaking them down into manageable parts, and excelling in prioritizing, organizing and planning. With strong intuition and a no-nonsense approach, you are dedicated to providing top-tier service to stakeholders and maintaining high standards of integrity. You are comfortable in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and exhibit flexibility in your approach. A strong team player, you collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Job criteria
Criteria:
HBO-level.
At least 5 years of relevant international experience in C-level support role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
Fulltime availability (40 hours).
Flexibility with a hybrid working model.