Assistant Resource Controller

We are looking for an ​Assistant Resource Controller​ on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) for their location in ​Noordwijk​, Netherlands. 

Please note, the position is for 1 year duration, and the successful candidate will be employed by ATG Europe (or one of its subsidiaries). Furthermore, upon selection, they will be subject to a general security screening performed by an external provider (further information will be provided at interview stage). 

The successful candidate will be tasked with, but not limited to: 

• Support in the management of the Directorate's resources and technical infrastructure; 

• Support in the implementation of the Directorate’s overall workforce resource planning, competency evolution and controlling; 

• Implementing and operating uniform procedures and information systems for the management and control of activities , ensuring proper coherence and quality of data;  

• participating in the definition of efficient processes, methods and tools, with particular emphasis on continuous improvement; 

• Monitoring recruitment, functional and integrated support, competency evolution and succession planning; 

• Workload planning and controlling and maintaining interfaces with the corresponding counterparts in other Directorates; 

• Maintaining a detailed view of the workload and workforce evolution at competency level, implementing a pro-active controlling function and performing the necessary analysis to support regular reporting and the related decision-making processes;  

• Controlling the Directorate’s Analysis Centre; 

• Financial implementation of contracts, controlling and reporting. 

ATG is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap or any other reason protected by relevant state or municipal legislation, we are pleased to consider all eligible candidates for employment. 

Please ensure that your CV clearly explains how you meet the essential requirements. If it doesn’t align completely with the essential criteria, it could result in rejection. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration (or Communications as relevant); 

• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field; 

• Experience in controlling and/or management of activities and resources in aerospace industry. For some tasks knowledge of Finance/Accounting may be required; 

• Highly proficient in the use of modern activities and resource management support tools/databases of standard office automation support software packages including advance usage of Excel (Ms-Office and in particular advanced use of Excel); 

• Experience as a user of SAP and in particular ECC and SRM modules and familiarity with relevant ESA corporate applications e.g. ESA-p) is an asset;  

• Past experience with ESA in relevant activities is an asset; 

• Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment including ESA corporate IT application; 

• Good communication skills;  

• Strong organizational and time management skills;  

• Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the EU; 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 

Please submit your application in English via the apply button below. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.