Join One of the World’s Leading Shipbuilding Teams

This is your opportunity to become a member of one of the world's strongest shipbuilding teams. Join us in designing and building the world’s most advanced cruise ships and leave your mark on the history of shipbuilding!

Meyer Turku offers you an inspiring work environment where you can grow and build a career that looks like you.

We are now looking for an

Executive Assistant

to join our leadership team

As an Executive Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth daily operations of the executive and operational management teams. You will work closely with and directly support the Deputy CEO, while also providing high-quality support to selected members of the management team. In this role, you will work closely with a Senior Executive Assistant, forming a collaborative partnership to ensure seamless support for the leadership team. In close collaboration with senior stakeholders, you act as a trusted coordinator who ensures seamless planning, communication, and execution of key activities.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Proactive calendar and schedule management for key stakeholders, including meeting planning and coordination
• Coordination of management meetings, workshops, and events — including preparation of agendas, presentations, and supporting materials
• Planning and organizing internal and external events and visitor programs, including logistics, arrangements, and hosting
• Support in organizing company-level activities and executive events
• Travel arrangements and related administration (bookings, expense claims, and coordination with service providers)
• Invoice processing and handling of routine administrative tasks
• Office administration and coordination of services and facilities (maintenance, cleaning, supplies etc.)
• Close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

What we expect from you:

In this role, you are expected to take ownership of your responsibilities and continuously develop smoother ways of working. You build strong trust with the leaders you support and bring structure, reliability, and proactivity to everything you do. With a service-minded attitude and strong attention to detail, you help create a well-organized environment where leaders can focus on strategic priorities.

You are comfortable working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions within your area of responsibility. This role suits you well if you enjoy both high-level coordination and hands-on practical work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will succeed in this role if you bring:

• Solid experience in a similar role in an international, fast-paced environment (typically 5+ years)
• Relevant educational background (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
• Strong business understanding, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in both Finnish and English
• A structured, proactive, and independent way of working with a hands-on attitude
• Curiosity to learn, develop, and continuously improve ways of working
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
• A pragmatic, service-oriented mindset and willingness to handle both complex executive matters and day-to-day practical tasks

Please note that the selected candidate must pass a drug test and an occupational health examination

Why work with us?

You will get to work at the very top of shipbuilding. The world’s most advanced cruise ships are designed and built at the Meyer Turku shipyard. We are known for our high‑tech expertise, multidisciplinary production, and innovative solutions that drive the entire shipbuilding industry forward. Our order book extends far into the future. In 2025, our revenue was EUR 2,1 billion, and we employed approximately 2,300 people.

You will be part of a team of top professionals. We have expertise that cannot be found anywhere else. Our shipyard represents over 450 different professions, and we are all shipbuilders, everyone’s contribution is essential to achieving our shared goal.

You will get a tailwind for your career. We encourage our employees to develop, learn new things, and seize opportunities. We make long careers possible: new and interesting roles are often available within our own organization.

Our employee benefits are in good order. Our own occupational health care center provides versatile services, support, and assistance throughout your career. In your free time, you can work out at Meyer Turku’s gym, take part in our hobby groups, or use our sports and cultural benefits for your other leisure activities.

Interested? Please send Your application via the link above straight away, or latest June 25th 2026. For more information, please contact Senior Consultant Ville Valtonen at HRS Advisors, +358 40 5828 838, best available June 15th 11-12 AM, June 18th 8-9 AM, or June 24th 9-10 AM

Meyer Turku

Meyer’s long and reliable history in shipbuilding guarantees a positive outlook for your career in the international maritime cluster. 

In 2025, Meyer Turku’s revenue was 2,1 billion euros, with an average of 2300 employees. Daily, there are up to 7,000 people working at the Meyer Turku shipyard. The entire maritime cluster in Finland employs 46,000 people.

At the shipyard, you become a part of an inspiring work community where we work as a team with passion for large complex projects. With us, you have the opportunity for professional development in a unique industry. In this community, you can become a true expert in your profession. 

The well-being of our employees, both at work and in their free time, is important to us. The yard's occupational health station offers employees a wide range of health services right outside the yard's gates. We support your own hobbies with ePassi-benefits and at the yard there is a gym at your disposal, not forgetting the different sports and recreation groups you can join. 

When the ship leaves the shipyard, you can be proud of it. Even for many non-shipbuilders it is a moment of pride.