Executive Assistant

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are hiring Executive Assistants and Corporate Administrators to join our Corporate Operations team. We ensure that the business runs smoothly and that travel, expenses and events are efficiently and correctly managed. We look for positive team players who are self‑driven, results‑oriented, and possess excellent attention to detail. The best candidates show forward planning, reliability, determination, and a keenness to assume responsibility for projects, processes and policy. We value strong organizational and communication skills, continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to hold firm on policy discussions regardless of seniority. Location: This is a global operation; we have open roles in teams in all time zones. Responsibilities Support operations for one or more departments in the company Coordinate monthly reports and schedule meetings and interviews Organise and run international company events, including logistics Manage quarterly and annual executive meetings Collaborate across teams on activities and initiatives Manage suppliers and stakeholders What We Are Looking For in You Excellent academic results at school and university A degree in a business or technical subject Excellent communication skills Responsibility, integrity and accountability Self‑awareness and thoughtfulness Ability to travel up to four times a year for company events up to two weeks long Ability to learn new technology and software quickly Additional Skills We Value Experience in operations and executive support Project management experience Event‑related experience Travel industry experience What We Offer You Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company, expecting excellence in all that we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective and background creates a better work environment and products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Administrative Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr