Lead Assistant and back office

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Brussels, BEL
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Real Estate
The Role
Provide administrative and back-office support to the Valuation team and Head of Valuation: manage files and databases, handle multilingual correspondence, process and follow up high-volume invoices, organise meetings, assist in preparing and finalising valuation reports, support daily operations, and identify process improvements.
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Lead Assistant and back office

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Support for head of valuation and team members

Job Description

Position Title: Lead Assistant and back office               

Department:   Valuation              

Reports To:     Head of Valuation                

Location: Brussels

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com. 

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Support Assistant / Back Office professional to join our Valuation Team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative, operational, and organisational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the team. You will work closely with valuation professionals and play a key role in coordinating activities, preparing documentation, and supporting internal processes.

Key ResponsibilitiesAdministrative & Back Office Support
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Valuation Team

  • Manage and maintain files, databases, and internal documentation

  • Handle correspondence (emails, letters, calls) in Dutch, French, and English

Invoicing & Financial Administration
  • Prepare, review, and process invoices

  • Follow up on billing, payments, and outstanding invoices

  • Liaise with internal finance teams and external clients regarding invoicing matters

Meetings & Coordination
  • Organise meetings, calls, and appointments

  • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and presentations

Reporting & Documentation
  • Assist in the preparation, formatting, and finalisation of valuation reports

  • Ensure reports meet quality, branding, and confidentiality standards

  • Support data collection and basic analysis for reporting purposes

Operational Support
  • Assist with the daily operational needs of the Valuation Team and Head of Valuation

  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative and operational processes

Knowledge & Experience:

  • You have 10 to 15 years of experience in a similar role.
  • You have proven experience in handling invoicing processes (high volumes).
  • You are fluent in English and in at least one of the two local languages.

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information






Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.


Cushman & Wakefield est un employeur offrant l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et appliquant des mesures d’action positive. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront évalués pour le poste, indépendamment de leur origine ethnique, de leur genre, de leur identité ou expression de genre, de leur orientation sexuelle, de leur âge, de leur handicap, de leur religion, de leur état civil ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à assurer l’équité en matière d’emploi et vise à offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne en situation de handicap et avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation supplémentaires durant le processus de recrutement, vous êtes invité(e) à en informer le/la recruteur(se) dès qu’il/elle prendra contact avec vous.


Cushman & Wakefield is een werkgever die gelijke kansen biedt en actief beleid voert ter bevordering van gelijke behandeling.Alle gekwalificeerde kandidaten komen in aanmerking voor werk, ongeacht hun etniciteit, geslacht, genderidentiteit of -expressie, seksuele geaardheid, leeftijd, beperking, religie, burgerlijke staat of enige andere wettelijk beschermde eigenschap.Cushman & Wakefield zet zich in voor gelijke kansen op de arbeidsmarkt en streeft naar een diverse, inclusieve en toegankelijke werkomgeving zonder barrières.Als u een beperking heeft en tijdens het sollicitatieproces aanvullende aanpassingen nodig heeft, wordt u uitgenodigd dit kenbaar te maken aan de Talent Acquisition Advisor zodra deze contact met u opneemt.



INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Skills Required

  • 10 to 15 years of experience in a similar role
  • Proven experience handling high-volume invoicing processes
  • Fluent in English and at least one local language (Dutch or French)
  • Ability to handle correspondence in Dutch, French, and English

Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.

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