Executive Administrative Assistant

EID S.A.; Almada; Hybrid; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 vacation days plus 2 extra days fix

Private health insurance

A work culture that emphasizes the IND

Job summary

EID S.A. is a leading high-tech company in Portugal, focused on defence electronics and communications. We design, manufacture, and support advanced solutions for demanding environments, driven by innovation and a strong team of engineers.

The Executive Administrative Assistant will support senior leadership, coordinating schedules, managing correspondence, and preparing documents to maintain efficient operations. A dynamic, discreet professional is essential.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: high school or Bachelor's in Public Relations or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in executive assistant or similar roles.
• Fluent English in speech and writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and drafting correspondence.
• Document & File Management: organize digital and physical archives, maintain confidential records.
• Communication & Coordination: handle communications, schedule meetings, build professional relationships.
• Diplomatic Protocol: apply appropriate representation standards in formal communications and events.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication abilities

Strong interpersonal relationships

Dynamism and initiative

Proactive problem-solving

Valid driver's license

Organizational excellence

Professional demeanor and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma in Public Relations or related field

Job description

EID is a leading high-tech company based in Portugal, operating primarily in the Defence sector. With a strong track record and deep expertise in electronics and communications, the company designs, manufactures, and supports advanced, high-performance solutions for complex and demanding environments.

Operating in highly specialized markets, EID is driven by a continuous focus on innovation. Its growth is grounded in the ability to develop and deliver technologically advanced products tailored to meet specific customer needs.

At the core of EID's success is its team of highly skilled professionals, with a strong concentration of engineers in electronics, software, and communications. Their expertise and experience play a key role in shaping the company's capabilities and ongoing evolution.

What You'll Do

As an Executive Administrative Assistant, you'll be the key operational support for senior leadership: coordinating schedules, managing correspondence, preparing documents, and ensuring seamless administrative functioning. You'll serve as a critical point of contact representing the office professionally and maintaining organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support: Provide high-level administrative assistance including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements. Draft and prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents as required. Act as the primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders

Document & File Management: Manage and organize documentation systems and physical/digital archives. Ensure proper filing, retrieval, and maintenance of confidential records. Track and manage administrative procedures and official documentation

Communication & Coordination: Handle incoming communications and prioritize messages according to urgency. Coordinate meetings, appointments, and executive engagements. Maintain professional relationships with clients, partners, and visitors

Diplomatic Protocol: Apply diplomatic protocols when handling formal communications and events. Ensure appropriate representation standards are maintained in all interactions

What You'll Bring

Education:

• Completed high school level education or Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or similar field

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles (executive assistant and executive secretarial duties)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Document and file management expertise
• Proficiency in office administration tools and systems
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent communication abilities
• Dynamism and initiative
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Professional demeanor and discretion
• Organizational excellence
• Proactive problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of diplomatic protocols
• Experience in corporate or institutional administrative environments

What We Offer

• Sustained and progressive development of the candidate's know-how
• A competitive package according to experience
• A work culture that emphasizes the individual, offering flexible working solutions
• 22 vacation days plus 2 extra days fixed by the company and your birthday off
• Private health insurance

EID embraces diversity and inclusion. We hire based on merit, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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