Assistant and Event Coordinator

Hitachi Energy, Västerås; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company based in Västerås is seeking an Assistant and Event Coordinator. This role requires a proactive communicator with solid organizational skills to support internal and external events. The ideal candidate will have experience in event coordination and administrative support, along with excellent proficiency in English. This position offers flexible working hours, health care benefits, and excellent career opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Mentorship during onboarding

Employee training programs

Employee Benefit Portal discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event coordination and administrative support.
• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities.
• Outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
• Proficiency in digital tools for scheduling and event management.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Self-driven and reliable, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of internal and external events.
• Coordinate engagement initiatives across the organization.
• Manage administrative tasks including scheduling and travel logistics.
• Build a strong internal network with departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Event coordination

Education

Vocational or technical education

Job description

The Opportunity

With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Energy’s Power Quality Solutions support the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, environmental impacts minimized and lower the risk of disruption in the grid.

At Hitachi Energy, we value our people as our greatest asset, as we leverage diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With our skilled and global project teams, we are there to support our customers worldwide to meet their sustainable goals, paving the way for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. Join our team!

How You’ll Make an Impact

Are you askilled and proactive communicatorwith a passion for organization and engagement?

We’re looking for anAssistant and Event Coordinatorwho excels in both written and verbal communication and thrives in a dynamic environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we connect, communicate, and celebrate our work together.

• Support a wide range of internal and external events, including leadership meetings, onboarding programs, and customer-facing activities.
• Coordinate engagement initiativesthat foster collaboration and connection across the organization.
• Maintain and oversee the annual communication and event calendar for the unit, ensuring alignment and visibility across teams, and manage our inside page and internal communication.
• Manage administrative taskssuch as procurement, scheduling, document handling, and travel logistics with precision and independence.
• Build a strong internal network, working closely with teams across departments and levels.

Your Background

• Proven experience in event coordination and administrative support, ideally within a corporate or industrial environment.
• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities, with a strong capacity to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities efficiently.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, paired with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools used for scheduling, coordination, and event management, along with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and tools.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written and spoken communication abilities.
• Vocational or technical educationis considered an asset.
• Self-driven and reliable, with the ability to work independently and provide guidance or support to junior colleagues when needed.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting manager: Markus Andersson [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - SverigesIngenjörer:Mikael Hjort [phone];Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone];Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition PartnerJohanna Davidsson Drakou, [e-mail] .