POLITICO is seeking a dynamic and motivated graduate to join its Brussels-based Office Life Team as an Office Management Trainee.

In this role, you’ll join many other talented professionals in our pioneering and growing media company and receive in-depth training in Office and Operations Management in an international environment.

This is a full-time position for a 6-month trainee contract with November 2024 as the ideal start date. The applicants should not be enrolled in a university.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Become familiar with and participate in the full general administrative functions that support the Office Management Team;


• Train with the Office Management Team and help deliver an effective onboarding experience to new employees;


• Ensure a high-quality service when welcoming visitors, answering phone calls and organizing meetings;


• Support a positive workplace experience in our Brussels office and assist with employee events;


• Learn how to have a proactive approach to office management, inventory management and supply orders;


• Assist with employee travel and hotel booking;


• Complete various administrative tasks (word-processing, reporting, filing and scanning of documents, PowerPoint presentation, etc.) as needed;


• Serve as the timely liaison between employees and our external IT provider.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or vocational training in Management Assistant, Office Management, Hospitality, Tourism or a similar degree/work experience;


• Professional knowledge of English and French; other European languages are an asset;


• Familiarity with MS Office;


• Good communication skills;


• Dynamic and pro-active attitude;


• Flexible mindset;


• Detail-oriented, accurate and very organized approach to daily tasks;


• Customer service and hospitality mindset.

ABOUT POLITICO:

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role.

Note: This is a paid traineeship and only applicants with the legal right to work in the country of the position will be considered

Questions? You can reach us at recruitment@politico.eu with the subject line: Office Management Trainee. Please send applications, however, via the online form (APPLY button below).