Bilingual Executive Assistant (English-German)

About the role

Kronospan, a global producer and distributor of wood products for furniture, flooring, timber-framed houses and building facades, is looking for a Bilingual Executive Assistant (English-German) to join its team in Chirk, North Wales. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial support to senior executives and manage their business activities to make use of their time efficiently
• Prepare agendas and meetings, and follow up on them so tasks are completed on time
• Take accurate meeting minutes in both German and English
• Handle translation work, verbally and in writing
• Prepare presentations, write business correspondence and create concise reports
• Deal with enquiries from other Kronospan sites
• Travel internationally when required

Required profile

• Fluent English and a minimum of C2 German
• Multi-lingual
• Excellent typing and ideally shorthand skills, supported by good administration and filing practice
• Experience managing multiple diaries and inboxes for senior management
• Ability to maintain strict discretion in daily work

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Typing and shorthand

What we offer

• An attractive salary
• Exciting and challenging work
• Ongoing training, support and career development
• The chance to work alongside industry-leading people committed to excellence