Executive Assistant

Role Overview

• Act as the first point of contact for the Managing Director, managing communications, calendars, and priorities while handling information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing packs, and minutes in line with BASF corporate standards.
• Manage complex travel arrangements, itineraries, schedules, and expense processing in accordance with company policies.
• Provide efficient administrative and operational support to senior leaders, including event coordination and leadership meeting logistics.
• Support purchase requisitions, goods receipting, and office ‑ related services through SAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee day ‑ to ‑ day office management activities, including visitor coordination, access management, and general administrative support.

Requirements

• 5–8 years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant or senior administrative assistant
• Hold a university degree or higher, preferably in Arts, Business, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline
• Be well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Communicate confidently and professionally, with strong written and verbal skills
• Be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working autonomously.

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment, with an open and fair internal promotion process
• A competitive parental leave policy, regardless of gender, and a supportive return to work plan
• Give back to your community with our corporate volunteering scheme
• 4 weeks annual leave, with the offer to purchase additional leave throughout the year
• Opportunities to apply for international assignments – the perks of a global business!