Business and Administration Coordinator

VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD is aiming to lead the green and technological transition in maritime operations.
Through our specialized companies, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry.Together with our shareholder Fincantieri S.p.A. Italy, we have unique strengths and competitive advantages.

We are looking for a Business and Administration Coordinator with strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.As our Business and Administration Coordinator, you will play a big role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our offices. You'll be responsible for overseeing various administrative tasks, managing the office flow, coordinating meetings and events, and providing support to the management group in Design & Engineering.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide administrative support
• Work on updating and optimizing D&E processes together with process owners
• Support internal development programs and improvement projects
• Prepare documents, reports, and presentations on D&E Business
• Drafting presentations, memos and preparing communication on behalf of the Management team
• Overall responsibility for our offices and managing the office flow
• Organizing/coordinating employee events

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education, or other relevant experience. Relevant work experience may replace requirement for higher education
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Norwegian
• An interest in the shipbuilding industry is great but not required

Personal qualities

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Good cooperation and communication skills
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities in parallel in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, service-minded and flexible

We encourage also you who are curious about what we can offer, to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above

We can offer

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment
  
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Occupational health service
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking
  

Vard recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hour, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.