Executive Board Assistant
Let’s connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Executive Board team supporting Brona Magee at our headquarters in Hannover, Germany, join us as an Executive Board Assistant on a permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.
You can look forward to
- You coordinate and manage the Board Member’s calendar, prioritise appointments, and prepare agendas and briefings
- You run the Executive Board secretariat, managing correspondence and prioritising internal and external requests
- You manage meetings and events end-to-end from scheduling and preparing materials to coordinating with global participants and ensuring timely follow-ups
- You plan business travel (national and international) and handle documentation and expense reports smoothly
- You track and ensure adherence to important deadlines, deliverables and project milestones
- You act as the central communication hub, gathering required information from internal interfaces and external partners and ensuring clear updates and fast follow‑ups
You come equipped with
- A recognised commercial or administrative qualification, such as Office Management Assistant or an equivalent vocational qualification in business administration
- Several years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable senior assistant role, supporting Board Members or senior management in an international environment
- Fluency in German and English; additional languages are a plus
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain the highest level of discretion
- Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a willingness to stay up to date with new features and functions
- Ideally, you are familiar with crafting simple prompts for AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT, together with a responsible approach to handling sensitive and confidential information; and if not, you are open to learning it
- Exceptional organisational skills with a proactive, solution‑focused mindset, able to make sound and pragmatic decisions even when situations become challenging
- A warm, kind and emphatic approach, fostering team spirit while keeping priorities aligned and moving forward together
You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!
We offer you
- Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
- Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
- Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success
- Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
- Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
- Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
- Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
- Corporate Fitness: Hansefit membership across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
- Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
- Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
- Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
- Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities
We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.
More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.
Gabriela Nangia | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com