General information
Organisation
Shurgard is the largest self-storage provider in Europe. We have over 200 self-storage centres in 7 countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and United Kingdom. We help people store their belongings – often at times of big life changes. At Shurgard, we live and breathe our values of service, security, reliability, flexibility, convenience and cleanliness – to provide the best storage experience. Shurgard currently cater for the storage needs of more than 140.000 customers, employs over 700 people and is partly owned by Public Storage – the world's largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities with thousands of stores in the United States.
Reference
2025-2325
Position description
Category
Support Centers - Executive Assistants
Job title
Executive Assistant
Job description
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES!
Executive Support
Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to Executives and Directors, including complex calendar management, meeting scheduling, document handling and signing, digital and physical filing, internal and external communications, event organization, presentation preparation, expense reporting, and travel arrangements.
Meeting & Event Coordination
Organize and support meetings across Europe, including travel and hotel bookings, agenda preparation, circulation of documentation, and coordination with local contacts.
Project & Team Support
Collaborate with various teams to support ongoing projects and facilitate interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Process Improvement
Drive standardization by creating process descriptions, flowcharts, and checklists. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance workflows and team efficiency.
Meeting Participation
Attend meetings when required, take minutes, and ensure follow-up on action items.
Office Management Support
Act as a point of contact for office-related matters in the European Head Office, ensuring smooth daily operations in collaboration with other Executive Assistants.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SKILLS!
- You have strong organizational and time management skills.
- You pay excellent attention to detail.
- You manage urgencies and priorities effectively.
- You maintain a positive, focused, and proactive mindset.
- You treat all information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- You take initiative in identifying areas for improvement and driving change.
- You are interested in process optimization and eager to learn new skills.
- You complete work to deadlines and work independently.
- You work effectively as a team member and collaborate well with others.
- You show flexibility and openness to change.
- You express yourself clearly and professionally.
- You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to support team collaboration.
- You show awareness of and commitment to business performance targets.
- You actively seek opportunities for self-development and continuous learning.
- You are comfortable working with complex documents and data.
- You demonstrate market and business awareness in your day-to-day work.
Profile (ex. Education, experience, competencies, etc)
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROFILE!
- You have a proven track record with over 8 years of experience as an Executive assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leadership.
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Management, Languages, or a related field — beneficial but not required.
- You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. French and Dutch are a plus.
- You have a strong proficiency in the Windows environment and Office 365 tools including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
And colleagues? Well, they are very important to you too. You like sharing and collaborating. You want to contribute to a fun and constructive work climate. And needless to say, you love to learn and to develop your knowledge and skills.
Contract type
Permanent
Full Time Equivalent %
100%
We offer
Be part of Europe's leading self-storage company.
At Shurgard, you'll join a dynamic and supportive team where your work truly makes a difference. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive package of extra-legal benefits—because we believe great performance deserves great recognition.
Please note: This role does not include employer-sponsored work visa support. Applicants must already be authorized to work in Belgium at the time of hire and must maintain that authorization throughout their employment with us.
Given the nature of the role, we are currently prioritizing candidates who are already residing in Belgium.
Position location
Job location
Belgium, Brussels European Support Center
City
Groot-Bijgaarden