Junior Business Assistant – Research & Development | P&G

Contract Type: Temporary assignment Duration: 23 November 2026 – 22 November 2027 We are looking for a Junior Business Assistant to join the Research & Development (R&D) department of a leading multinational consumer goods company. In this entry-level role, you will provide essential administrative and operational support to R&D teams and managers, helping ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day business operations. You will work in a dynamic, international environment where you will collaborate with different teams, navigate multiple systems, and contribute to continuous process improvement. As a Junior Business Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the R&D department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Calendar & Meeting Management: Schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, book meeting rooms, prepare agendas, and organize business travel.

Travel & Expense Management: Arrange business trips, process expense reports, and ensure that travel-related administration is handled accurately and efficiently.

• Administrative & Operational Support: Maintain databases and documentation, track team members' absences, order office supplies, and place and manage purchase orders.

Communication & Employee Support: Act as a point of contact for employees, respond to questions, and ensure information is communicated accurately and in a timely manner.

• Project Assistance: Provide ad hoc administrative and operational support for ongoing projects, team activities, and events.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Proactively identify opportunities to simplify and improve existing processes, and contribute to documenting and optimizing work procedures.
• Systems & Data Management: Work with multiple digital platforms and data sources, including SAP and internal and external data portals, ensuring that information remains accurate and up to date.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, eager-to-learn individual who takes initiative, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and enjoys helping others. The ideal candidate will have:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent. A degree or qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field is an advantage.

Digital Skills: Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with SAP and other business applications is a plus. An interest in using AI tools to improve efficiency is also desirable.

• Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, maintain an overview of ongoing activities, and meet deadlines.

• Proactive Mindset: A hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently identify opportunities for improvement.
• Agility & Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work confidently across multiple systems, processes, and information sources.
• Attention to Detail & Discretion: A structured and accurate way of working, with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with different stakeholders.

• Process-Oriented Thinking: An interest in simplifying and improving workflows, with the ability to document processes clearly and accurately.

Language Skills: Good written and spoken English.