Executive Personal Assistant to Executive Vice President and Head of International - Aarhus

Are you driven by the thrill of a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you excel at organizing and optimizing to ensure your manager shines? Thrive on empowering others to achieve greatness? If you possess exceptional communication skills and have the knack for multitasking with grace and determination, this opportunity as Executive Personal Assistant to the Executive Vice President awaits your talent!

About the role

Step into the heart of decision-making and make a significant impact as the Executive Personal Assistant to one of the most dynamic Executives in the market. In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping and enhancing internal collaboration, communication and engagement across International in Arla. You will partner closely with the EVP and her International Leadership Team (ILT) to drive initiatives and strategies that resonate with the organization. The role offers a great balance between classical PA task and more communicative and project oriented tasks.

In essence the job has the following responsibilities:

• Developing, planning, organizing and executing internal engagement activities in International.


• Organizing and executing all employee webcasts and selected townhalls, from outlining the agenda to finalizing the presentation and providing all administrative support.


• Responding to ad hoc internal and external requests to the EVP, acting as first point of contact for various enquires.

• Assisting with ILT meetings and events by proactively preparing the annual meeting calendar, organizing sessions, drafting agendas, gathering necessary materials, taking action notes, and ensuring timely follow-up for smooth leadership team operations.

• Acting as a trusted sparring partner for the EVP, helping to understand and convey her needs and wishes, and collecting and communicating relevant information from the organization to the EVP.


• Managing the EVP's calendar and various ad hoc administrative tasks such as travel booking and invoice approvals.

It is also a role that you can personalize over time. As you participate in various forums as a representative for our EVP, your eagerness to delve into business and critical projects naturally leads to being involved in a selected portfolio of projects. It will be possible to combine your own interests with projects that benefit our International organization.

What will make you successful?
Our EVP is looking for a candidate who is energized by helping others and understands the need to be proactive and collaborative. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, both internal and external, including the preparation of presentations and agendas.


• Experience in working on strategic, global projects with plenty of stakeholders on all organisational levels, with clear skills and personality to ally with stakeholders.


• Experience working closely with senior management and being a trusted and responsible sparring partner.


• The ability to handle confidential information with care and demonstrate honesty and ethical behavior in all interactions.


• A proactive outlook, an inclusive and service-driven mindset, organized methods, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to work independently with considerable autonomy and adaptability.


• Experience with administrative tasks such as handling emails, invitations, and other administrative processes.


• Experience with calendar management, travel planning, and organizing meetings

What do we offer?

We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favorite brands in a way that makes things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

Application and contact

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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