Administrative assistant at Vehicle Propulsion

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
We at Vehicle Propulsion are looking for a Pro-active and Creative Business Assistant. We are a unit within Research & Development with a clear purpose to be leading in Electric Propulsion. We work in a fun and high pace organization and you may now have the possibility to join our unit’s administration team. This is a great opportunity to take the step in to our Strategy & Innovation department. Where we offer you to work in a forward-thinking and dynamic environment together with experienced and motivated colleagues.

What you’ll do
Your main responsibility is to support two of our department managers and play an active part within the Strategy & Innovation management team where you are the administrative hero.

You’ll be an enabler and driver for an efficient management team and act as an interface between internal and external business relations through handling of managers’ e-mails, calendar coordination, agendas, townhalls and presentation material. You will also plan and coordinate meetings, visits and events, travels, time reporting and other administrative tasks that are within our base scope.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work with your own strengths and develop within areas as internal communication, workplace experience related projects, improvements of administrative processes and other needs the organization doesn’t know they need yet. Pro-activity is one of the key factors to success in this position.

Do you fit the profile?
You have at least 5 years of extensive experience as a business assistant in a similar supportive administrative role.
We’d love to see that you are eager to learn, have a proactive approach when solving daily issues and you never lose your service minded thinking. You are used to work in a high pace and fast changing business, which gives you additional drive and stimulate your sense of urgency, creativity, and curiosity. You have an ability to create trust around you while influencing others with the right mindset and company culture. Further, you are analytical, organized and have a great attention to details.

You are eager to solve any occurring situations in a suitable manner and flexible mind-set. Your analytical skills are excellent, and you are proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. You like to work independently as well as in teams. Your excellent communication skills, both written and verbal helps you to be efficient and confident at your work and in collaboration with various stakeholders on different levels. We want you to be confident in your profession and transparent in your communication.
At Volvo Cars, English is our corporate language, requiring fluent skills both written and orally.

Finally, you can take own initiatives both in daily work and to further develop the role. You are a committed and passionate person who wants to help us taking our Strategy & Innovation department further into the future and for you to fully enjoy this job, you should have a mind-set that “everything is possible” and love being creative. 

Application and Contact
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter no later than 2021-10-18.
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Business Assistant Alicia Bergendahl, Alicia.bergendahl@volvocars.com.
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR and we would like your application written in English.