Executive Assistant to the CEO at The LEGO Foundation
Are you ready to be the driving force behind the effectiveness of a leading figure in one of the most inspiring organisations? The LEGO Foundation is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our CEO. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a blend of administrative expertise, and demonstrates exceptional organizational acumen.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the CEO’s calendar meticulously, ensuring efficient time use and prioritization of engagements and activities.
- Serve as the liaison and focal point for admin and calendar activities concerning Board meetings and chairmanship meetings and ensure seamless coordination of Board meetings (including upload of board material etc.), Board events and trips as well as related travel arrangements and coordination.
- Undertake a wide range of administrative support to the CEO, including project assistance, document creation, meeting preparation, correspondence drafting, contact list management, travel arrangements, and expense report completion.
- Act as the primary contact for the CEO, fielding inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders, handling matters of confidentiality and critical importance with full discretion.
- Work in close collaboration with the CEO, providing timely updates on schedules and responsibilities and ensuring effective follow-ups.
- Proactively prepare for the CEO's meetings, events, visits, and conferences, anticipating needs and orchestrating necessary details.
- Maintain a consistent availability to the CEO during business hours, ensuring open lines of communication.
- Coordinate the CEO’s outreach and travel activities and nurture ongoing relationships stemming from the CEO's contacts and stakeholders.
- Draft and refine communications to external stakeholders, contributing to the Foundation's outreach and reputation.
- Accompany the CEO to meetings and events as required, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared and supported.
Candidate Profile:
- Exhibits a high level of service and maintains a positive, can-do attitude.
- Has proven experience in managing complex administrative tasks in support of senior leadership.
- Displays exceptional judgment and the ability to make sound recommendations to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
- Is adept at managing multiple priorities and can navigate a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- Holds a commitment to discretion and confidentiality, handling sensitive information with integrity.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
If you are passionate about facilitating meaningful work supporting our important Learning through Play agenda and possess the skills to elevate executive support to the highest level, we encourage you to apply.
The position is based in Billund, Denmark, at the headquarters of the LEGO Foundation (and the broader LEGO Eco-system). Shortlisting and interviews will be held on ongoing basis, and this advert will be removed when we have suitable candidates.
About the LEGO Foundation:
In 1986, The LEGO Foundation was created by the founders of the LEGO Group to enable all children to reach their full potential by learning through play. The Foundation enables playful child-centered learning for millions of children around the world, including children in extremely vulnerable environments as well as children with special educational needs and disabilities. The Foundation supports activities carried out by partners in 64 countries on all continents
The LEGO Foundation believe that children are agents of change and protagonists of their own learning. The LEGO Foundation places children at the centre of its work and supports system actors, social activists, community leaders, families and children who believe in the power of learning through play.
- Locations
- Billund
Executive Assistant to the CEO at The LEGO Foundation
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