ELI - Assistant

Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

For our Helicopters Division we are looking for an Assistant for our Sales Department.

Mission:

Ensure the effective day-to-day organization of all management activities and meetings, optimizing time and travel arrangements.

Activities

• Coordinate complex agendas and work across multiple time zones, taking into account the company’s requirements and priorities
• Schedule appointments and calendar events, including sending reminders
• Plan complex domestic and international travel itineraries and prepare travel documentation
• Organize business trips in collaboration with the Travel Management office
• Support the organization of meetings, workshops, and events
• Process expense reports and complete timesheets
• Prepare, type, edit, and format reports, administrative documents and presentations
• Manage internal and external correspondence, screening and handling requests from clients, suppliers, and other staff members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Bachelor Degree
• Previous experience in similar roles
• Good communication skills in both Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good Teamworking skills

WHAT WE OFFER
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.

• Working arrangement: On site
• Employment category: Blue-collar employee
• Contract type: Temporary contract (12 months) hired through a temporary employment agency
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.
How does the selection process work?
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Primary Location: IT - Varese - Cascina Costa