Office Management Trainee

POLITICO is seeking a talented and motivated trainee to join the Brussels-based Office and Administration team starting mid-January 2023.

Want to be part of an exciting adventure? At POLITICO you’ll join motivated young professionals in a dynamic and international environment and receive in-depth training in Office Management.

This is a full-time position for a period of 6 months for a trainee contract.

Responsibilities

Participate in the full overview of general administrative functions which support the broader team
Provide a high quality of service when welcoming visitors, answering phone calls and organizing meetings
Support a positive workplace experience in our Brussels office and assist with employee events and initiatives for best-use of the office space to support the organization’s work
Take a proactive approach to office management, inventory management and supply orders
Assist as a backup for booking travel and hotels
Complete various administrative tasks (word-processing, reporting, filing and scanning of documents, PowerPoint presentation, etc.) as needed
Serve as the timely liaison between employees and our external IT provider

Qualifications

Formation en alternance or Bachelor’s degree in Management Assistant, Office Management, Hospitality, Tourism or a similar degree/work experience
Professional knowledge of English and French; other European languages are an asset
Familiarity with MS Office
Good communication skills
Very dynamic and pro-active
Detail-oriented, accurate and very organized
Customer service and hospitality mindset
About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Based in Brussels, the European edition covers the politics, policy and personalities of Europe. With reporting assets in key capitals across Europe, the publication truly connects the dots between the Continent’s biggest power players.
Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Additional Application Instructions

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send CV and motivation letter in English via our platform outlining why you’re right for this role.

Questions? You can reach us at recruitment@politico.eu with the subject line: Office Management Trainee. Please send applications, however, via the online form (APPLY button below).

Location: Brussels
Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Traineeship