Executive Assistant / Corporate Administrator

Join Our Team as an Executive Assistant / Corporate Administrator

We are looking for an Executive Assistant / Corporate Administrator to support our Corporate Operations team at Canonical. In this role, you will help ensure our business runs smoothly by managing logistics, travel, expenses, and events.

About the Role

This position is home-based and open to candidates across EMEA. You will play a vital role in our global operations, working with teams in various time zones. We value self-driven individuals who are detail-oriented and eager to take on responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Support operations for one or more departments.
• Coordinate monthly reports and schedule meetings and interviews.
• Organise and run international company events, including logistics.
• Manage quarterly and annual executive meetings.
• Collaborate across teams on activities and initiatives.
• Manage suppliers and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent academic results at school and university.
• A degree in a business or technical subject.
• Strong communication skills.
• Responsibility, integrity, and accountability.
• Self-awareness and thoughtfulness.
• Ability to travel up to four times a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
• Quick learner of new technology and software.

Nice to Have

• Experience in operations and executive support.
• Project management experience.
• Event-related experience.
• Travel industry experience.

What We Offer

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance when shaping compensation. We review compensation annually to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a leading tech firm focused on open source. We publish Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. Our remote-first culture has been in place since 2004, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. Your application will receive fair consideration, regardless of your experience or perspective.