Executive Assistant

About H55

As the technological spin-off of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, the mission of H55, is to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.

The company’s strengths and competencies lie in developing propulsion and energy storage solutions which are modular, lightweight, and certifiable.

H55 is financed by a reputable group of investors from Silicon Valley and Switzerland, and as such, is well positioned for its next stage of its development. The company’s short-term priorities include building up out of engineering team, putting into place production facilities, and creating a north American subsidiary.

At H55, you will work with a very forward-looking team who are changing the paradigms of air transportation. H55 is composed of highly experienced engineers, entrepreneurs and managers and is seeking like mind talented professionals who understand how to couple creativity and innovation with technical and business considerations.

Your Role

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support primarily to the CEO but also his leadership team as needed, managing a wide range of responsibilities from agenda management, travel management, communication, event coordination and general office support.  The role offers a high level of variability of tasks.
 

• Administrative Support:
  • Oversee the daily agendas and calendars for senior executives, optimizing their time management.
  • Facilitate timely management of incoming communications, including calls and emails, as well as meeting requests, ensuring priorities are addressed efficiently.
  • Assist in preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Travel Management:
  • Coordinate all aspects of travel for executives, including booking flights and accommodations, and preparing detailed itineraries.
  • Promptly reconcile travel expenses and manage reporting.
• Internal Communication and events:
  • Support the creation and refinement of presentations and documents for internal communication.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources, Facilities and the Social Committee the full cycle of various company events, from initial planning to final execution, including selecting venues, coordinating logistics, and overseeing catering to ensure successful and engaging events.
  • Assist as needed the CEO and other executives in the coordination and implementation of key projects and strategic internal initiatives.

Your Profile

• Degree in Business, Administration or related field (CFC or equivalent with 2+ years of experience)
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar administrative role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and priority management
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and remote communication tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in English and French.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• An amazing work Location in Sion, Valais in the heart of Swiss Alps.
• A highly dynamic and multicultural environment where you can grow and learn by working on ambitious challenges to shape the future of Electric Aviation.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating an international environment

Sounds interesting? We look forward to meeting you!

H55 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competence, performance, and business needs