WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Executive Assistant to the Managing Director Europe, you will take on a visible role with clear responsibility, high pace and real impact, helping create the focus, structure and momentum needed for senior leadership to make decisions and drive execution effectively.
You will:
- Act as a trusted partner in the day-to-day work of the Managing Director Europe, helping prioritize what matters most and ensuring decisions, meetings and communication are well prepared.
- Plan proactively, identify priorities, dependencies and risks, and ensure meetings, agendas, travel and activities are well coordinated across a fast-moving and cross-functional organization.
- Create and proofread presentations, briefings and written communication, ensuring high-quality material and strong preparation for key meetings and business activities.
- Manage incoming communication, prepare meetings, follow up on actions, and handle key administrative tasks such as expenses, invoices and time reporting.
- Support the wider continental leadership team through strong coordination and effective ways of working, with the flexibility to travel extensively with the continental leadership team when needed.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will support the Managing Director Europe and work closely with the continental leadership team and a broad network of colleagues across the organisation. In this role, you will collaborate across functions, markets and interfaces, helping create alignment, structure and effective ways of working across a fast-moving and cross-functional business environment.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
- Proven experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant or similar role.
- Experience working in a global and cross-functional organisation.
- Strong skills in Microsoft 365 and digital tools.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to structure and simplify complex information.
- Experience creating high-quality presentations, briefings and written material.
- Dutch language skills are a plus, but not a requirement.
- Additional language skills are an advantage.
- Knowledge of the Netherlands, Amsterdam and the local culture is an advantage.
- Ability to travel extensively with the continental leadership team.
And people who are…
- Proactive and forward-looking, with the ability to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead.
- Solution-oriented and adaptable when priorities change.
- Confident working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders.
- Trusted, discreet and able to handle sensitive information with care.
- Strong communicators who build trust quickly across different stakeholders.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
An example of our benefits:
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
- H&M Incentive Program – HIP. Learn more about the program here.
- With a presence in markets around the world, we offer extensive career development and international mobility.
JOIN US
This is a permanent full-time position on a local contract based in Amsterdam, NL.
If you think your experience, skills, and ambitions align with this role, please send your application, including CV in English as soon as possible. Interviews will be held continuously.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Additional Information
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
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Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
