EURATEX - the European Apparel and Textile Confederation - works to achieve a favourable environment for the design, development, manufacture and marketing of European textile and clothing products. Through its membership, it represents 170.000 European companies with a combined turnover of €180 bln. Working together with EU institutions and other European and international stakeholders, EURATEX focuses on clear priorities: an ambitious industrial policy, innovation and skills development, free and fair trade, and sustainable supply chains (www.euratex.eu).

EURATEX Team now comprises 12 permanent staff, with 8 different nationalities. Its new Brussels office is located in Rue Belliard 40 (per 1 April).

EURATEX is currently looking for a permanent staff for its Brussels office.

Key Responsibility:

Ensure smooth management of the (new) EURATEX office and administration.

More specifically:

Organise in-house and/or off-site events, travel and appointments;
Invoicing and following up subscriptions to members and fees for various events;
Making online and manual payments;
Support HR administration with the Director General;
Provide support to project financial reporting;
Updating members contacts (database & mailing lists);
Organising supplies and equipment, and any necessary works and repairs;
Managing contracts and price negotiations with office vendors and providers;
Liaising with external support services;
Welcoming external visitors.

Qualifications:

At least 3 years experience in a similar job;
Management and personal skills to ensure the smooth running of the office;
Expertise in organising meetings and appointments;
Experience with a variety of office software (including MS Office 365);
Degree in administration, office management or equivalent through experience;
Fluent English/French speaker. Proficiency in Flemish will be a bonus.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director General. Salary negotiable commensurate with the importance of this position. Ideally, the candidate would be available to take up this position as from 1 May.

Applications with a letter of motivation and CV should be addressed to the Director General and submitted to paulette.de.wilde@euratex.eu by 31 March 2020, clearly indicating “Office Executive” in the title.

Applicants hereby consent that their personal data are processed by EURATEX for recruitment purposes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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