Graduate EA at Canonical

Key responsibilities

• Support assigned teams: schedule meetings and interviews, approve expenses
• Liaise with event coordinators
• 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.)
• Support logistics for key business activities (i.e. quarterly Town Halls and executive meetings)
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders on projects, establishing workflow and process
• Undertake specific projects as required to the support the operations of the business as a whole
• Assist with management of visitors and guests to the office (if you are in the office)

Valued Skills And Experience

• Working to a high standard in operational and administrative matters
• A track record of diligence, conscientiousness and speed
• Excellent communication skills
• The confidence to speak up on areas for improvement, even if unpopular
• Project and events management experience would be desirable
• Willing to travel for company events and meetings at least twice a year, for up to two weeks
• Excellent IT skills including email, internet, word processing, spreadsheets and shared documents.

What we're looking for

• Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook
• Highly organised and proactive
• Excellent attention to detail
• A natural forward planner
• Able to critically assess own performance
• Reliable, tolerant and determined
• Keen to assume responsibility and accountability
• 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
• Priority Pass for travel