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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Executive Assistants and Corporate Administrators to join our Corporate Operations team. They ensure the business runs smoothly and that travel, expenses and events are efficiently managed. 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 of up to two weeks duration 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 team sprints in person 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 that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr