Executive Assistant – Corporate Governance & Board Support (m/f)
Permanent contract (CDI), full-time, ref: EA0926
Service: General Secretariat
Hierarchical Superior: General Secretary
About Luxinnovation
Who we are
Luxinnovation is Luxembourg's national innovation agency, set up as a semi-public Economic Interest Group (GIE). We are supported by three ministries — the Ministry of the Economy, the Ministry for Research and Higher Education and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs — as well as three semi-public institutions: the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, the Luxembourg Chamber of Skilled Crafts and FEDIL – The Voice of Luxembourg's Industry.
What we do
We empower companies to innovate today to be ready for tomorrow. We identify innovation opportunities and foster collaborative projects that drive economic development.
Why it matters
Our work contributes to building a sustainable, competitive and digital economy for Luxembourg.
How we deliver
Luxinnovation operates through four core pillars: Inspire, Assess & Accelerate, Connect and Fund.
Job mission
Department description
The General Secretariat ensures the smooth operation of Luxinnovation's executive office, corporate governance processes and institutional compliance. It serves as the central coordination hub between the CEO, the leadership team, internal departments and external institutional stakeholders.
Job description
As an Executive Assistant – Corporate Governance & Board Support, you will serve as the primary point of coordination for the CEO's office, managing the executive diary, organising leadership meetings and ensuring seamless communication between the CEO, internal teams and external stakeholders. You will also play a central role in corporate governance by coordinating Board of Managers meetings and General Assemblies and maintaining compliance with Luxembourg's legal obligations.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Executive office management
Manage the CEO's diary: schedule appointments, meetings and professional travel (transport, accommodation, programmes, visa formalities where required)
Process and validate travel-related expense reports
Collect, consolidate and track information for the CEO on ongoing projects, events and pending requests
Organise semi-annual and annual performance review meetings between the CEO and direct reports
Manage and validate leave and telework requests from the CEO's direct reports
Ensure administrative follow-up: filing, archiving and document management
Corporate governance and institutional compliance
Plan and organise Board of Managers meetings (Conseils de gérance) and General Assemblies
Prepare corporate governance documents: agendas, attendance lists, proxy forms, General Assembly minutes, official convocations and draft presentations
Prepare documentation packs and dispatch official convocations and correspondence within statutory deadlines
Coordinate logistics and room reservations for governance meetings
Maintain and monitor legal obligations with the Luxembourg Trade and Companies Register (RCS) and the Register of Beneficial Owners (RBE)
Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
Leadership coordination and communication
Plan and coordinate leadership meetings: Management Committee (MCM), Staff Meetings, Managers Meetings
Coordinate across Luxinnovation's departments to ensure fluid communication between the leadership team, staff and external partners
Manage incoming communications: handle phone calls, emails and relay critical information to the appropriate stakeholders
Provide ad hoc administrative support to members of the leadership team as needed
Institutional representation support
Welcome and accompany VIP visitors, ensuring a professional and seamless experience
Coordinate internal and external events organised by the CEO's office and the broader leadership team
Prepare briefing documents, background notes and speaking points for the CEO's external engagements
Support the CEO's institutional representation at high-level meetings and conferences
This list is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned to the holder of the job.
You will act as a key bridge between national/European initiatives and the Luxembourg business ecosystem, driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Required competencies
Education level and professional experience required:
No specific diploma is required; relevant professional experience is the primary criterion
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a similar executive assistant, office management or corporate governance coordination role, ideally within a C-suite environment
Specific competencies:
Demonstrated experience in C-suite diary management and complex travel coordination
Solid knowledge of corporate governance processes: board meetings, General Assemblies, minute-taking and statutory filings
Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple stakeholder levels
High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a keen eye for detail
Experience coordinating cross-departmental workflows and acting as a liaison between leadership and operational teams
Languages:
Fluent English and French are mandatory
Luxembourgish or German is a significant asset
IT skills:
Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Very good knowledge and confident use of online tools for travel bookings, reservations, expense management and collaborative platforms
Why choose this position?
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of Luxembourg's national innovation agency, directly supporting the leadership team in shaping the country's innovation ecosystem. You will gain first-hand exposure to high-level strategic discussions, corporate governance and cross-departmental coordination. If you want your organisational skills to make a tangible impact, this role offers a genuinely rewarding professional opportunity within a collaborative and forward-looking institution.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit online their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for the role.
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Please note that this position is based at our current offices in Esch-Belval. Luxinnovation GIE will relocate to the Luxembourg main station area in the first quarter of 2027.