A Japanese IT company is seeking an Office Administrator to join their Düsseldorf office. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth-running of the office, supporting colleagues to maintain optimal productivity and efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in MS Office.
Main Responsibilities:
- General office administration and correspondence management
- Manage and distribute information across the office and other group companies
- Receive and look after visitors, answer phone calls, and support daily operations
- Coordinate office activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies
- Conduct all tasks related to sending/receiving parcels and special delivery mail
- Arrange logistics and courier services on behalf of co-workers
- Manage mobile phones, related contracts, and company vehicle arrangements including insurance renewals
- Conduct stock checks, replenish supplies, and order business cards for staff
- Maintain company records (staff, telephone, key lists, etc.) and office equipment
- Manage travel arrangements for upper management and support new starter processes
- Prepare timely reports and presentations as assigned
- Assist in planning and arranging events and liaise with directors on ad hoc requests
- Maintain regular communication with building management and landlords
- Act as first aider, fire warden, and evacuation helper
- Handle administrative tasks related to corporate insurance including documentation, contract updates, and claims support
Ideal Candidate:
- At least 2 years of experience in an office administration role
- Highly motivated, proactive, and calm under pressure
- Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Professional telephone and business manners
- Strong IT skills; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Business-level fluency in both English and German
- Japanese language skills beneficial; understanding of Japanese culture essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work confidently with all levels of management and suppliers
Benefits: Transportation allowance available, Bonus scheme available. Work type: full-time, working hours: 8:30 - 17:00, salary: €40-45k per annum, start: Mid-October (negotiable), location: Düsseldorf, Germany.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the country as the company is not able to offer visa support.