Job Description
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.
At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
We are looking for a Management Assistant (f/m/d) for our Chief Sustainability and New Technologies Officer (Member of the Managing Board) located in our Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany.
In this position you will have an excellent opportunity to work closely with a Managing Board member, and therefore to understand how the business works from the perspective of the Managing Board. You will support our Chief Sustainability and New Technologies Officer in realizing Heidelberg Materials' sustainability vision, driving conceptual and strategic topics forward as well as preparing, coordinating and/or facilitating collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
- "Every-day" tasks: Ensure the swift and effective resolution of day-to-day operational tasks, including content preparation for meetings with internal and external stakeholders, document meeting minutes and track agreed action items.
- Strategic support: Assist the Board Member in driving forward conceptual and strategic topics, including conduct high-quality research, analyse data, prepare strategy papers and/or decision papers for the Managing Board. This can involve collaborations with the Board Member's direct reports, other Group functions or external partners.
- Project involvement: Drive or participate in Group-wide, international projects on topics like decarbonization, circular economy, biodiversity and many more.
- Communication hub: Serve as communication liaison between the Chief Sustainability and New Technologies Officer, Management Board offices, Managers in our Headquarters and our countries, as well as external stakeholders.
YOUR PROFILE
- Educational excellence: Excellent university degree in engineering, science, business administration or related field.
- Adaptive learner: A keen learning attitude is prioritized over specific experience, demonstrating the ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and apply them effectively. Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, cross-functional team and environment.
- Project management mastery: Proven experience in project management, with a track record of driving projects to successful completion.
- Global perspective: Experience in working in an international environment, showcasing the ability to navigate and contribute in a diverse, global business environment.
- Interpersonal skills: Exceptional interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of seniority and from various cultural backgrounds. Applying a dynamic, solution-oriented, and results-driven work approach, coupled with a precise and structured analytical mindset.
- Language proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in German and English.
OUR OFFER
We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:
- Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
- 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
- Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
- Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
- JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
- Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
- Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
- Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
- Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
- Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations - for e-bike and car
... and much more.
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