Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

Are you a pro-active and highly organised professional with a passion for providing top-tier executive support in a dynamic global environment? We are looking for a talented Executive Assistant with significant experience to provide first class support to the Vice President Commercial Operations Region Central Europe, Canada & South Africa.

As an Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Vice President in their day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across our locations in Central Europe, Canada & South Africa. You will be responsible for managing complex calendars, arranging international travel, preparing correspondence, and handling confidential information with the utmost discretion.

We require a problem solver who is comfortable with a fast-paced working environment and has a confident manner, discretion, tact, and a high level of confidentiality, plus the ability to maintain working relationships at all levels.

This is a full-time of 37.5 hours, hybrid working role with ad-hoc requirements to attend our head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

What does the role involve?

You will be responsible for the below alongside other duties: 

Provide comprehensive executive support to the Vice President Commercial Operations Region Central Europe, Canada & South Africa. Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and responding to inquiries in a timely manner. Help to improve efficiencies through effective organisation, support, and project coordination. Diary management: complex diary management across multiple time-zones, arranging meetings, internal and external. Producing and circulating minutes, actions, decisions to relevant groups. Preparing documents, presentations, and reports on behalf of the VP. Co-ordinating travel arrangements and itineraries, including booking flights and accommodation. Handle multiple deadlines with excellent time-management, organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.

Requirements

2+ year’s experience in an executive support role with a demonstrated track record working at this senior level, ideally within a Global business. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information. Some flexibility to work across different time zones and accommodate international travel as needed.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives. Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service. Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service Training and Development Long Service Vouchers IChoose – Employee saving scheme with great discounts including phone contracts. Health Shield – Company paid health cash plan. bhsf RISE - our health and wellbeing hub with 24/7 access to GP’s and counsellors Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.

Who is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the  leading provider of dialysis services  to the NHS, operating  52 partnership dialysis units  that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over  3,800 NHS patients in the UK . We are part of a global company treating over  344,000 patients worldwide  across  over 4,000 clinics . 

We also operate  44 production sites on all continents  to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables.  1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines  used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the  3rd largest medical devices company in the world. 

Executive Assistant posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer

Career with a purposeWe offer an opportunity to create and deliver treatments that save and change lives for the better. We’ll support your ongoing development. And you’ll be part of a dedicated team of people who inspire each other to create the best possible healthcare outcomes each and every day. Inclusion and diversityJoining Fresenius Medical Care means becoming part of a team that values diversity. We embrace the wealth of different backgrounds, cultures, experiences and opinions that make up our workforce and strive to create an inclusive atmosphere in which all our employees feel valued. StabilityDeveloping innovative products and continuously improving our renal therapies made us the clear market leader in the production of hemodialysis machines, with sustainable, profitable growth . This position provides our 125000 employees with the stability and security they need to help improve the lives of our patients. Learning and developmentWe offer participation in programs at world-class business schools, leadership development, regular training for our nurses, health care professionals and manufacturing staff and digital access to high-quality educational content for all employees worldwide 24/7. Local benefitsOur employees enjoy both local and global opportunities for growth and personal fulfilment. We offer local benefits designed to suit the requirements of the respective country and place of work to create ideal conditions everywhere. Work-life balanceWe want to empower people to deliver better care. Therefore, we promote a better work-life balance through flexible working hours, part-time models, the possibility to work from home, and more.

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