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Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Smith+Nephew is hiring Executive Assistant.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment? As an Executive Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations for multiple Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs) within our organization. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, working at the intersection of global teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
What you will be doing?
- Administrative support: Manage executive calendars, coordinate schedules, process invoices, and oversee travel & expense approvals.
- Travel coordination: Organize international trips, including flights, accommodations, visas, and itineraries.
- Meeting organization: Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track follow-ups for efficient execution.
- Document management: Create, edit, and maintain accurate records, reports, and presentations.
- Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for SVPs, managing correspondence with professionalism.
- Event planning: Coordinate conferences, events, and other business functions, including logistics and supplier relations.
- Project support: Assist in planning and executing key projects, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met.
What will you need to be successful?
- Experience: At least 5 years in executive support within an international environment or in organizing high-level events.
- Skills: Exceptional organization, time-management, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must; experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar systems is a plus.
- Mindset: A proactive, problem-solving attitude, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and time zones.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
At Smith+Nephew we offer
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
Your Future: annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan
Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach
Your Wellbeing: private health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform
Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies
Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.
From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place.
Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart.
Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win..
We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities.
Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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