Assistant Secretary Of The Jcb

Job Introduction

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled Assistant Secretary of the JCBto join our team at the esteemed ESA-ESTEC site in the Netherlands. Step into a remarkable role that grants you access to one of the globe's highly coveted space agencies – an opportunity that launches your career into orbit!

Please note that for this specific position we offer a 1-year support contract.

Role Responsibility

As Assistant Secretary of the JCB you will concentrate your activities on the following:

• Reporting directly to the Head of Programme Planning, Strategy and Management Coordination Office and with a high degree of autonomy, the candidate will be responsible for:

• Joint Board on Communication Satellite Programmes ("JCB") Secretariat, supporting in the overall control, coordination, organization and monitoring of JCB, advisory committees, workshops and all related tasks.
• Ensure consistency and coherence of the layout as well as configuration control of the documents to be submitted to JCB meetings, JCB workshops and JCB-related advisory committees. Ensure documents are managed in compliance with relevant QMS procedures and processes and raise non-conformances as required.
• Provide regular internal training of CSC colleagues contributing to JCB Documents.
• Act as administrator and first line of support for delegations and CSC workforce with respect to JCB-related matters including the JCB repository (SharePoint site). Support further digitisation of the JCB.
• Ensure close cooperation with all required corporate interfaces to ensure efficient and timely issuing of documents in blue-docs.
• Ensure all presentations are formatted and registered in the Eclipse DMS as well as issued in blue-docs.
• Manage the document visa process as required.
• Liaise with initiators to ensure timely availability of JCB-related documents.
• Liaise with JCB delegates as required.
• Prepare the logistics of all JCB and Office-related meetings including relevant procurements.
• Attend official meetings; travel as required, a minimum of four times per year, 2-3 days per mission.
• Liaise with Cabinet services and other board/committee secretariats on relevant matters.
• Update and maintain JCB delegates in the ESA Member State Representative Accreditation System (PUMA 2.0);
• Attend and participate in the Governing Board Secretaries (GBS) meetings (four times per year), as well as the GBS seminar held annually.

CSC-C General

• Provide support to the Head CSC-C Office and the team, including support to daily activities of the Office.
• Responsible for the CSC relevant documentation in the Management Information Systems such as Eclipse, JCB repository, and other SharePoint sites.
• Support the CSC-C Office in management and retrieval of documents from various Management Information Systems.
• Management of original files.

Successful Candidate

Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring:

• University degree (Bachelor) from a recognised institution of post-secondary studies or equivalent qualification.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organisational skills to follow up and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, diplomacy and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment, behavioural flexibility and team spirit.
• Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
• Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

Package Description

What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary 

• Corporate Benefits Package 

• Company events

• Access to training 

About the Company

Why should you join Serco ?

At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.

Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.

A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression

Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. 

About Serco

Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).

In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).

At the heart of its business, Serco Netherlands and Spain source, train, care and support employees, enabling them to better pursue their dreams of working in the Space industry in excelling in the delivery of essential public services.

Important:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.

Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.

Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization. 

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