Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Executive Assistants and Corporate Administrators to join our Corporate Operations team. We ensure that the business runs smoothly and that travel, expenses and events are efficiently and correctly managed.
We look for positive team players who are self-driven and results oriented, with excellent attention to detail. The best candidates show that they are forward planners, reliable and determined, and keen to assume responsibility for projects, processes and policy.
This team plays a crucial role in the overall operation of the business. They run significant business operations and processes, supporting the respective department leads but also taking central responsibility for logistics, expenses, travel and scheduling.
Responsibilities
* Support operations for one or more departments in the company
* Coordinate monthly reports and schedule meetings and interviews
* Organise and run international company events including logistics
* Manage quarterly and annual executive meetings
* Collaborate across teams on activities and initiatives
* Manage suppliers and stakeholders
Requirements
* Excellent academic results at school and university
* A degree in a business or technical subject
* Excellent communication skills
* Responsibility, integrity and accountability
* Self-awareness and thoughtfulness
* Ability to travel up to four times a year for company events of up to two weeks duration
* Ability to learn new technology and software quickly
Additional Skills We Value
* Experience in operations and executive support
* Project management experience
* Event related experience
* Travel industry experience
What we offer
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.
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