Business Associate to the CEO

NG Nordic AS; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

NG Nordic AS in Oslo seeks a proactive Business Associate to support the CEO and ELT, coordinating meetings, preparing materials and driving structured execution of priorities across the Nordic group.

The role offers close collaboration with the CEO, ELT and Board, involvement in strategic discussions, travel, and exposure to commercial, operational and organizational topics within a private equity-owned, circularity-focused group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, administration, communications or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, preferably 2-4 years; consulting or project coordination is an advantage.
• Experience in Nordic or international environments and Nordic culture is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Norwegian or another Nordic language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate ELT and Board meetings with scheduling, agenda, logistics and follow-up.
• Support activities and projects across the CEO Office and ELT.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working using digital tools and AI.
• Manage the CEO's calendar, meetings, priorities and correspondence with structure.
• Coordinate information across functions and support travel and expense reporting for the CEO.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Meeting coordination

Written & spoken English

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business/related field

Job description

Do you want to accelerate your learning curve by being our CEO’s right hand?

NG Nordic is a leading Nordic provider of circular solutions and environmental services. By transforming waste into valuable resources and removing hazardous substances from circulation, we are avoiding emissions, protecting natural ecosystems and scaling access to circular materials.NG Nordic is a vital part of the Nordic industrial infrastructure, generating EUR 1,3 billion in revenue with a team of about 3,400 employees and 90 sites.

Business Associate to the CEO

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, structured and ambitious Business Associate to support our CEO and work closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Board of Directors.

The role offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into how a large and ambitious organisation is led and managed. Working closely with the CEO, ELT and Board, you will be exposed to strategic discussions, business decisions and a broad range of commercial, operational and organisational topics.

As part of a private equity-owned Group with ambitious value creation objectives and a strong focus on circularity, you will also gain insight into how commercial ambitions and circular impact can go hand in hand. This makes the role an excellent learning arena for someone who is curious about business, eager to develop and motivated by gaining a deeper understanding of leadership, decision-making and how a group-wide organisation operates.

The role will also give you the opportunity to get close to our business and the industries we operate in. Through selected business trips, site visits and external events alongside the CEO, you will gain first-hand exposure to our operations, people and markets across the Nordic countries. This provides a valuable opportunity to understand our business and see how our strategy and ambitions translate into practice.

You will be a trusted resource to the CEO, supporting day-to-day activities and ensuring structure, coordination and effective execution of key priorities. You will also work with senior leaders across the Group and play an important role in preparing and facilitating leadership meetings, coordinating Board activities and ensuring effective follow-up.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate ELT and Board meetings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting logistics and follow-up. Ensure meeting materials are collected, structured and distributed in a timely manner, and that key decisions and action points are captured and followed up.
• Support various activities, initiatives and projects across the CEO Office, including coordination with selected members of the ELT.
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, structure and efficiency through digital tools and AI.
• Manage the CEO's calendar, meetings, daily priorities, email and correspondence, ensuring structure and effective coordination.
• Coordinate information and communication across functions and stakeholders throughout the Nordic organisation, as well as travel arrangements and expense reporting. Accompany the CEO on selected business trips, site visits and external events, gaining insight into our operations and the industries we operate in. Also coordinate executive gatherings.

Who are we looking for?

We believe this role could be a great fit for someone who is curious, ambitious and eager to learn, with a strong interest in business and leadership. You are motivated by working closely with senior executives and enjoy taking responsibility, making things happen and being exposed to new challenges. You are also interested in how industry can drive value creation while contributing to a more circular economy.

You may have a background in consulting, business administration, project coordination or a similar role, and are now looking for an opportunity to accelerate your business understanding, gain valuable experience and take on a role with significant exposure and responsibility.

You are someone who:

• Is highly structured, organised and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to prioritise.
• Takes initiative, anticipates needs and gets things done without waiting to be asked.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working with people at all levels of an organisation, with the ability to prepare clear and professional presentations and meeting materials
• Is service-minded, pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a genuine desire to make others more effective.
• Handles confidential information with maturity, integrity and discretion.
• Is comfortable with changing priorities and a fast-paced working environment.
• Has strong digital skills and an interest in using modern tools and AI to work smarter.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, administration, communications or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, preferably 2-4 years. Experience from consulting, project coordination or a similar fast-paced environment is an advantage.
• Experience from working in a Nordic or international environment, and an understanding of Nordic culture, is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Norwegian or another Nordic language is an advantage.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insight into executive leadership, business management and the operations of a large Nordic industrial Group. Through close collaboration with the CEO and exposure to our sites, operations and markets, you will develop a broad understanding of how commercial priorities, organisational development and the transition towards a more circular economy come together in practice.

For the right candidate, this role can provide a strong foundation for future opportunities within business operations, strategy, project management or other leadership and specialist roles across NG Nordic.

Location: Oslo

Circularity Consultant

“What’s important to me in my daily work is being able to help our customers, through the transporters who deliver to us, in a fast and smooth way, while at the same time ensuring that we handle the waste safely and in an environmentally responsible way.
At NG Nordic’s waste and recycling facility in Kumla, Sweden, I drive a loader, unload packaged waste from incoming trucks, weigh all packaging before invoicing, and make sure it’s ready for the next step in processing.”

– Adam Axelsson

Operator Pretreatment

“We live in a world where two-thirds of all surface water is polluted. Protecting this vital resource is central to our work to pioneer circularity, a commitment that means we never compromise the natural environment.
Every day, I work with a clear mission: to reduce our negative impact. Through close monitoring of our emissions and continuous improvement of our processes and systems, we are steadily moving toward zero emissions.”

Enviormental Manager