Business Assistant

Hamlyn Williams; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Amsterdam is seeking a Business Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support. You will manage global sponsorship contracts, monitor team finances, and liaise with various departments. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of administrative experience, excellent English skills, and organizational abilities. Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage. This is a full-time role with an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in administration or support functions.
• Experience in a communications or PR environment is ideal.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to maintain operational quality.
• Support review and processing of global sponsorship contracts.
• Organize and manage event planning activities.

Skills

Administrative assistance

Project budgeting

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Dutch language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our dynamic Public Affairs team is seeking a versatile and proactive new member. The Business Assistant will oversee the administrative function for the department — managing global sponsorship contracts, monitoring team finances, and coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the team, helping maintain operational quality and efficiency.
• Support the review and processing of global sponsorship contracts and agreements.
• Maintain accurate records and files as required.
• Assist with project budgets and track all financial activities for the team.
• Liaise with suppliers and use internal systems to manage procurement and contracts (experience in this area is an advantage).
• Organize and manage event planning activities, including venue bookings, merchandise development, and related logistics.
• Support the preparation of meeting packs and presentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or senior team members.

Background and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in administration or other support functions, ideally in a communications or PR environment.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset, accountability, and a strong sense of urgency.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting