Bilingual Executive Assistant; English German

Company Description

We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber‑framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world. Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Bilingual Executive Assistant (English/German) to join the team based in Chirk, North Wales. The successful candidate will join us on a full‑time, permanent position and will receive a competitive salary.

• High quality secretarial support for senior executives, managing their business activities to maximise efficient utilisation of time.
• Responsibility for agenda and meeting preparation and follow‑up to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Accurate meeting minutes preparation in both German and English.
• Translation work (verbally and in writing).
• Presentations preparation, composing business correspondence and creating concise reports are key day‑to‑day aspects of the role.
• Dealing with enquiries from other Kronospan sites.
• International travel where required to meet and exceed the needs of the role.

• Fluent in English and a minimum C2 level in German, with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent typing and ideally shorthand skills, backed up by good quality administration and filing practice.
• Experience managing multiple diaries and inboxes for senior management.
• Ability to maintain the utmost discretion within day‑to‑day duties.

• Attractive salary.
• Exciting and challenging work.
• Continued training, support and career development.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from industry‑leading people committed to excellence.