We are the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, we help to build a better world. Kronospan is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Bilingual Executive Assistant (English German) to join the team based in Chirk, North Wales. The successful candidate will join us on a full time, permanent position and will receive a competitive salary.
Job DescriptionKey features of the Bi-Lingual Executive Assistant role –
- High quality secretarial support for the senior executives, manage their business activities to maximise efficient utilisation of time.
- Responsibility for agenda and meeting preparation and follow-up to ensure tasks are completed on time
- Accurate meeting minutes preparation in both German and English
- Translation work (verbally and in writing)
- Presentations preparation, composing business correspondence & creating concise reports are key, day-to-day aspects of the role
- Dealing with enquiries from other Kronospan sites
- International travel where required to meet and exceed the needs of the role
- The ideal Bi- Lingual Executive Assistant will be multi lingual with Fluent English & a minimum C2 German with strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent typing and ideally shorthand skills, backed up by good quality administration and filing practice
- Experience of managing multiple diaries and inboxes for senior management
- Ability to maintain the upmost discretion within your day to day duties
Just some of what we are able to offer includes –
• Attractive salary
• Exciting and challenging work
• Continued training, support and career development
• The opportunity to work with and learn from, industry leading people who are committed to excellence
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Skills Required
- Fluent English
- German at minimum C2
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent typing skills
- Shorthand skills
- Experience managing multiple diaries and inboxes for senior management
- Ability to maintain the utmost discretion/confidentiality
- Accurate meeting minutes preparation in both German and English
- Translation work (verbal and written)
- Preparation of presentations, business correspondence and concise reports
- Willingness/ability to travel internationally as required
What We Do
Kronospan is a global manufacturer and distributor of wood‑based panels and value‑added products — including particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminate flooring, melamine‑faced boards and resins — supplying furniture, interior design and construction markets worldwide. Founded in 1897, the group operates many production sites across multiple countries and emphasizes sustainable use of wood residues and resource‑efficient manufacturing.
