Secretary Operations

You know what your colleagues need before they ask. You organise, arrange and connect with speed and care. Most importantly, you keep the team moving with calm confidence and a touch of humour. At Van Oord, we invite you to put your skills to work as Secretary Operations in Offshore Energy — and become part of creating impact worldwide.

The position

As Secretary Operations in our Offshore Energy department in Gorinchem, you play a central role in the daily flow of our fast-moving, international business. Together with the Senior Management Assistant, you support the Management Team and the wider Operations team in their work across the globe. This is not only about scheduling agendas, it is about being a trusted connector, problem-solver and partner. You will have freedom to take initiative and the space to bring your own ideas on how we can improve the way we work.

YOUR IMPACT

With your sharp eye and proactive mindset, you make sure our teams can perform at their best, even under pressure. Thanks to you, travel runs smoothly, agendas stay clear and communication flows easily. You spot what people need and respond with speed and accuracy — making a meaningful difference every day.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will be part of a small, supportive team in Gorinchem, where humour, teamwork and trust are part of the daily routine. You will be the first point of contact for the Operations department and work closely with other secretarial colleagues across the Offshore Energy business unit. We work hard, help each other out and give you the space to grow your skills.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will:
• Manage agendas for managers within the Operations department
• Handle multiple mailboxes and process incoming communication with accuracy
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for managers and the team
• Organise international business travel, including flights, accommodation and visas
• Support with booking medical checks and ordering PPE for employees
• Search and arrange training courses for team members
• Organise department events and team gatherings
• Track and update hours for the departments in EBS
• Maintain, update and clean distribution lists
• Create purchase orders and follow up on payments
• Collaborate with secretarial colleagues across the business unit to keep support smooth and smart

The position

As Secretary Operations in our Offshore Energy department in Gorinchem, you play a central role in the daily flow of our fast-moving, international business. Together with the Senior Management Assistant, you support the Management Team and the wider Operations team in their work across the globe. This is not only about scheduling agendas, it is about being a trusted connector, problem-solver and partner. You will have freedom to take initiative and the space to bring your own ideas on how we can improve the way we work.

YOUR IMPACT

With your sharp eye and proactive mindset, you make sure our teams can perform at their best, even under pressure. Thanks to you, travel runs smoothly, agendas stay clear and communication flows easily. You spot what people need and respond with speed and accuracy — making a meaningful difference every day.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will be part of a small, supportive team in Gorinchem, where humour, teamwork and trust are part of the daily routine. You will be the first point of contact for the Operations department and work closely with other secretarial colleagues across the Offshore Energy business unit. We work hard, help each other out and give you the space to grow your skills.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will:
• Manage agendas for managers within the Operations department
• Handle multiple mailboxes and process incoming communication with accuracy
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for managers and the team
• Organise international business travel, including flights, accommodation and visas
• Support with booking medical checks and ordering PPE for employees
• Search and arrange training courses for team members
• Organise department events and team gatherings
• Track and update hours for the departments in EBS
• Maintain, update and clean distribution lists
• Create purchase orders and follow up on payments
• Collaborate with secretarial colleagues across the business unit to keep support smooth and smart

Interested in this 

vacancy?

You can apply by clicking ‘Apply’. If you have any questions please contact our recruiter that can tell
you more: 

Daniel Lems

Team Lead Talent Acquisition
'Show what you can do and where your ambition lies, and you’ll get every opportunity to act on it. That’s something I’m proud of!'

Renske

Category Manager Engineering

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