Administrative Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Serco scores A on the Alion truth index.
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies and New Space ventures who want to scale their businesses/organizations with skilled talent.
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work on our Customers Site (ESA-ESTEC) in the Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
- Organise calendars for project teams.
- Organise internal and external meetings and reviews including room and resource booking.
- Prepare documentation and briefings for meetings.
- Support the procurement of promotional items.
- Support incoming phone calls and information requests.
- Prepare and organise the travel requirements and mission claims for EOP Project Teams.
- Assist in the arrival/departure process.
- Prepare minutes of internal meetings and maintain relevant action item lists.
- Assist in preparation of reports.
- Prepare and maintain the internal and external information tools (e.g. SharePoint, web pages, etc.) for internal and external communications at programme and project level, including writing and editing of web pages, letters, etc.
Profile:
- Vocational Degree or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft365 and Teams.
- Knowledge of SAP can be considered as an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are needed, together with a high degree organizational and communication abilities.
- Comfortable with working in a diverse and multinational team environment.
- Ability to work independently and establish good working relations with relevant actors in ESA and Industry.
- Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of another EU member state language is an asset.
- Due to ITAR and Export Control regulations applicable to this position, candidates must hold EU nationality.
What we Offer: More than just a job
At Serco, we believe that a career should come with more than just a paycheck, it should provide support, security, and a sense of balance in your life.
We offer 20 holidays + 10 additional discretionary holidays per year. We support your daily life and commute in practical ways. If you travel to work, you can claim a travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometre for up to 150 km, or you can have your public transport fully reimbursed. For those working from home, there’s a small daily allowance of €2 to cover extra costs and new employees can be reimbursed up to €500 for a desk or chair to make their home workspace comfortable.
When your work takes you on missions or travel, all business-related expenses are fully covered, and for peace of mind during tax season, our appointed advisor will assist you in completing your income tax forms. If you enjoy cycling, our bicycle scheme allows you to benefit from a tax-efficient allowance of up to €749, one year of full insurance with an additional €89 per year for accessories. Our company pension scheme is premium-free which means that the pension premium is fully covered by us.
To support your wellbeing and daily work, we offer up to €250 reimbursement for work glasses to reduce blue light strain and provide access to Benefits & Work, offering multiple discounts for online shopping. For lifelong learning, all employees receive a 35% discount on programs at Webster University.
At Serco, our benefits are designed to make your life easier, healthier and more flexible, so you can focus on contributing to groundbreaking space missions while feeling supported every step of the way.
Relocation:
The Netherlands' central location in Europe makes it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air with Amsterdam Schiphol Airport one of Europe's busiest and most well-connected airports, facilitating easy international travel.
Serco offers relocation support for all EU passport holders that are planning to relocate to the Netherlands and work for Serco B.V.