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RT-S/DG-CDO/00040 Assistant Communication Officer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Serco is a specialist at delivering vital services on behalf of European, National and Local Governments.

Serco Europe employ’s a large workforce in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy and the UK.

Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions throughout Europe. 

 

Role Responsibility

We are currently looking for an Assistant Communication Administrator / Officer that will support to preparation of communication events (e.g. launches, anniversaries, VIP visits) at ESOC.

It includes the following tasks linked to the organisation of events:
•  Dealing with information requests and dispatching of media interview requests; 
•  Overall management of information and promotional material; 
•  Provision of various logistic support linked to the organisation of events;
•  Documentation management,;
•  Organisation of meetings, including preparation of agenda;
•  Preparation of action lists and follow up of open actions related to the organisation of events;
•  Organisation of the visitors’ service, including management of the flow of visit requests, liaising with security personnel regarding access control, arrangement of staff lectures and catering for special visits, distribution of information material. Analysis of the visit requests and proposal of visit evolution to promote the site;
•  ESA site administration, including periodical update and distribution of the ESA and establishment news on the existing display systems and back-up for publication of information to all staff;
•  Preparation and publication of internal and external documents, including editing and proofreading.

Successful Candidate

  • University degree (Bachelor) from a recognised institution of secondary studies;
  • Previous relevant experience of at least 2 years;
  • Proven professional skills in organisational activities;
  • Proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken; 
  •  For site specific functions fluent knowledge of German and English;
  • High level of flexibility as well as initiative and team spirit;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and well-balanced autonomy in the execution of the requested tasks;
  • Rigor, commitment and reliability in the execution of the assigned tasks;
  • High level of proficiency with modern electronics office automation tools in particular Microsoft Office suite and electronic mailing (preferably Lotus Notes); 
  • Capacity to identify priority actions and handle workload peaks;
  • Familiarity with ESA working environment is a distinct advantage;
  • Knowledge of media specific requirements;
  • Ability to deal with VIPs and general public requests;
  • Ability to evaluate and assess appropriate promotional material according to requested events.

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Important

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

For positions located within the Darmstadt Support Office please note that only applicants with no family affiliation within the Company will be considered.

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You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time.

Package Description

Full details on application.

 

About the Company

Serco Services GmbH, part of the Serco group, A FTSE250, Multi-national Service Provider with over 60,000 employees worldwide.

Serco’s space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies - We work alongside EUMETSAT and the European Space Agency, where we are the largest on-site service provider with ca. 300 staff.

What connects the ever growing Serco workforce is a passion for delivering great service – To keep ahead we have to constantly evolve and enhance the way we deliver our services and everyone in Serco has a role to play here.

Serco provide the right environment to encourage ideas and a comprehensive Best Practice support network that enables them to put their ideas into action.

If you share our values then join with over 60,000 colleagues globally who are equally as passionate about delivering great service as you

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