PA to CEO

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to the CEO who will act as a trusted partner, providing high-level executive support in a fast-paced, international environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, excels at anticipating needs, and brings structure, focus, and professionalism to the CEO’s daily operations.

As PA to the CEO, you will ensure that the executive office runs smoothly, enabling the CEO to focus on strategic priorities while you manage the flow of communication, information, and decision-making.

DESOTEC is an international environmental services company that helps protect the planet with sustainable mobile filtration solutions for the purification of liquids and gases.

We have approximately 450 employees, united in Generation

D., who are all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone acquired DESOTEC in 2021.

In this role, you combine classic executive assistance with a strong coordination and stakeholder management focus:

You proactively manage and optimise the CEO’s agenda, ensuring clear priorities and efficient time allocation.

You act as a key liaison between the CEO and internal & external stakeholders, handling communication with professionalism and discretion.

You prepare, follow up and actively attend Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation and action tracking.

You provide backup support to the broader SLT, ensuring continuity and alignment when needed.

You anticipate needs, flag potential conflicts or risks, and act as a trusted sparring partner to the CEO in day-to-day operations.

As PA to the CEO
, you report directly to the CEO and interact frequently with the Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders across the organisation.

You are a seasoned professional who thrives in an executive environment:

You hold at least a Bachelor’s degree

You have more than 5 years of experience in supporting C-level leaders or senior executives.

Strong track record in executive assistance, office coordination, or business support roles.

You are highly organised, structured and able to juggle multiple priorities with confidence

You communicate fluently in English and Dutch
; knowledge of French and/or German is a strong asset

You are digitally savvy, with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related collaboration tools

You combine discretion, assertiveness and adaptability

It goes without saying that you get a lot in return in exchange for your unbridled dedication and enthusiasm:

A competitive salary – We guarantee you a competitive base salary, depending on your experience.

Fringe benefits – To optimize your salary package, you can count on a smartphone with a mobile subscription, a net expense reimbursement, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (AG Insurance), a non-recurrent CAO
90 bonus, two annual gross bonuses, and the option for bicycle leasing after 6 months of service.

Discounts through partnerships –As part of the Blackstone Group, all internal DESOTEC employees also enjoy discounts on BRE-Hotels (a collection of Blackstone-owned hotels and resorts). Through Benefits at Work you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando,  , Krëfel, Decathlon and many more.

Work-life-balance / hybrid working – You work during flexible hours and get the freedom to spend 2 days a week in your home office.

Time off to schedule freely – At DESOTEC there is no collective closure. You enjoy 29 paid vacation days and have the freedom to take 10 unpaid vacation days on top of that. This way you can increase your number of vacation days to 39 days!

Personal & professional growth – You will have every opportunity to immerse yourself in your new role, but also to grow personally and professionally through an extensive range of training courses.

Structured onboarding – We prepare a tailored onboarding plan for every new starter, ensuring a smooth integration into your team, tools, and DESOTEC’s mission from day one.