Group Public Affairs - Team Assistant 50%
Zurich, Switzerland Apply for RoleThe Adecco Group is the world’s leading HR solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day empower 3.5 million careers. We inspire, skill, develop and hire in 60 countries, enabling individuals and organizations to embrace the future of work. As a Fortune Global 500 company, we lead by example, creating shared value that meets social needs while driving business innovation. Our culture of inclusivity, fairness and teamwork empowers individuals and organisations, fuels economies, and builds better societies. These values resonate with our employees, who have voted us a Great Place to Work® - World’s Best Workplaces for the past four consecutive years.
The Adecco Group is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Adecco Group AG is registered
in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
(ADEN). The group is powered by nine lead brands: Adecco, Modis, Badenoch &
Clark, Spring Professional, Lee Hecht Harrison, Pontoon, Adia, YOSS and General
Assembly.
Would you like to join a passionate and energetic global public affairs team as team assistant and support the team in shaping the global policy debate around the world of work? Would you like to work in an international and intercultural environment? Are you a fluent English speaker with excellent written and oral skills and speak other languages too?
Then we have an exciting opportunity and we’d love to hear from you.
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading provider of workforce solutions, transforming the world of work through talent and technology. Our Group Public Affairs team at Zurich headquarters is looking for a dynamic team player with a curious mind to join us as of January 2021, on a 50% basis.
- Proactive office management of the Function, including effective co-ordination of activities, scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, managing travel arrangements.
- Support the team at global HQ with record keeping, data management and project deliverables. This includes managing and populating the Function’s data hubs such as the shared drive, the intranet site and the relevant section on the Group website.
- Support in drafting public affairs deliverables for internal and external stakeholders, by acting as counterpart that source the input from across the Group Function in the 60 countries the Group operates in, as well as other relevant support in producing deliverables.
- Support in the design, development and execution of a number of public affairs events, either virtually or physically, by covering logistics and (on-site) event management.
- Keeping track of project expenses and expense reporting of the Team Leader.
- General Educational Development Certificate.
Type of work experience
- At least 5 years in a similar work environment are required
- An affinity with public affairs, international issues, project management/coordination or administration are considered a plus.
Other requirements
- Collaborative and familiar working as part of a team
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate correctly with different stakeholders including high-level decision makers
- Organised person looking for efficiency in operations
- Pro-active, positive and can-do attitude.
- Promptness and attention to detail
- Knowledge of all MS Programs
- Business fluent in English, further languages are beneficial.
This job advert is posted by Adecco Group AG with registered address at Bellerivestrasse 30, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland. www.adeccogroup.com
Posting date: 02-12-2020
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We don't tick boxes – we think outside them. At the Adecco Group, we lead the way in enabling organisations to adapt to a changing world of work and ensuring the future employability of people. Our purpose of making the future work for everyone, means we prioritise putting people first, providing autonomy and support to enhance productivity and growth. Every year, our 50,000+ employees worldwide enable millions of people to succeed in the world of work. We upskill and reskill more than half a million people annually, enhancing employability and accelerating careers.
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We are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business focused on providing talent solutions and advisory services, we envision a world in which everyone has the chance to participate in the world of work. Our aim is to acknowledge and appreciate diverse perspectives, encouraging inclusive decision-making processes that value each colleague's contributions, skills, experience, and potential. We work actively to create the conditions that support a culture and work environment of belonging, trust, and participation. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is built around several pillars that underpin our work, including structural and conscious inclusion, leadership, and accountability.
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Learn more about The Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company. Our powerful purpose is to make the future work for everyone. We build and incubate capabilities in areas where persistent skills shortages exist and connect that talent to organisations to power their success. Our core operations are split into 3 distinct Global Business Units (GBU’s) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH. With these services we help individuals fulfil and exceed their potential, building employability and connecting people with opportunities.. At the Adecco Group, everyone has a voice and there are extensive opportunities to satisfy your curiosity, share your skills, and take your career in any direction.
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