PA and Administration Officer, Benelux

Introduction

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is the world’s leading marine ecolabelling and certification program for wild fisheries. The organization's mission is to reverse the decline in global fish stocks, to deliver quantifiable improvements in marine conservation and thereby help to secure the livelihoods of those involved in the global fishing industry.  The MSC is recognized internationally as a groundbreaking and credible solution to the serious environmental problem of overfishing.

Further Information

The PA and Administration Officer, Benelux (PAB) will form a key part of the MSC’s European team. This unique position will place the post holder at the heart of the team and the role provides an exciting opportunity for a professional and experienced PA/Office management professional to make a significant contribution in enabling the MSC to deliver its mission.

Skills and Experience Required

• A proven and demonstrable track record with prior experience at a senior PA level is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to forward plan with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (English, Dutch both written and spoken). Ability to write in a convincing and persuasive style for different audiences.
• Ability to manage relationships, both internally and externally, and at all levels e.g. with colleagues, stakeholders and Board members.
• High level of proficiency with IT, in particular using Microsoft Office applications, Adobe acrobat; an advanced knowledge of Outlook is essential.
• Expertise in database and mailing list management.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and manage activities within budget.

For more information about the role, please use the link below

Download the full job description for PA and Admin Benelux officer

Application process

Please email the following material to recruitment@msc.org:

• A copy of your current CV.
• A cover letter and any other supporting materials outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the roles, responsibilities, and requirements detailed in the respective job description.

Closing date: 21nd November 2013

Please include in your cover letter your current salary and the media (website, advertisement, newsletter etc) in which you first became aware of this vacancy. The subject of your email should read: PA and Administration Officer, Benelux and Your Name.

While email is the preferred application route, alternatively you may send or FAX a hard copy of your application to MSC's London office, to:

Joy Adeyemi
Marine Stewardship Council
1-3 Snow Hill
London EC1A 2DH
United Kingdom
Office: + 44 (0) 20 7246 8900  
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7246 8901