Administrative Assistant

GCS Recruitment; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Extension potential

Career progression

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Amsterdam on an initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential. You will support business operations, manage calendars, prepare meeting materials, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows.

The role offers exposure across functions, a collaborative environment, and clear opportunities for growth as you prove your reliability and capability in handling diverse administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant or Office Coordinator role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to teams and stakeholders.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and track follow-ups.
• Maintain records, documents and business information.
• Support creation of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assist with data entry and filing, track deadlines.
• Coordinate and monitor business activities and deadlines.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Contract: Initial 6 Months (Strong Potential for Extension)

Location: Amsterdam

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting business operations, coordinating activities, and working with a variety of stakeholders. Alongside the contract extension potential, there are genuine opportunities for long-term growth and career progression within the organisation for high-performing individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to teams and business stakeholders.
• Manage calendars, meeting schedules, and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate records, documents, and business information.
• Support the creation and formatting of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Assist with data entry, document management, and filing activities.
• Coordinate and track business activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant, Office Coordinator, or similar support role.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Professional, proactive, and self-motivated approach to work.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

What's On Offer

• Initial 6-month contract.
• Strong potential for extension.
• Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple business functions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Clear opportunities for internal growth and career progression for individuals looking to develop their skills and take on increased responsibility over time.
• Competitive daily rate.

This role would suit a motivated administrative professional looking for a position where they can make an immediate impact while building a long-term career within a growing organisation.