Executive Assistant; Fluent Japanese

A well-established international company in Venlo is seeking a Japanese-speaking Executive Assistant to support its CEO and senior management team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership in a dynamic, multicultural organisation. Ideally suited for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys managing multiple priorities, communicating across cultures, and providing high-level executive support.

• Eligible visa:
  Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
• Not eligible:
  Student visa, Working holiday visa, freelance Visa, Requiring visa sponsorship

• Work type:
  Hybrid working (4 days in the office / 1 day working from home)
• Visa support:
  No
• Benefits: 25 days leave (full-time base), pension

• Type:
  Part-time, initially 1 year contract (will transfer to Permanent in the future)
• Working hours:
  
  24–32 hours per week, spread across 5 working days
• Salary:
  Up to €5,000 per month (full-time equivalent)
• Start: ASAP
• Location:
  
  Venlo, the Netherlands (4 days in the office / 1 day working from home)

• Manage the CEO's complex diary, schedule and email correspondence
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and arrange travel where required
• Take meeting minutes and follow up on action points
• Prepare presentations and business documents
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the CEO and senior managers
• Act as a key liaison between the European organisation and the Japanese headquarters
• Support smooth communication across multicultural teams and departments
• Approximately 6–7 international business trips per year required (typically 2–3 days each)

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a similar executive support role
• Business-level Japanese and English language skills
• Conversational Dutch
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced international environment
• Comfortable working within both Japanese and Dutch business cultures