FESI – FEDERATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is the association representing the interests of the sporting goods industry in Europe, advancing its members’ priorities and promoting initiatives that benefit the sector, EU citizens and the society as a whole. FESI is the unique stakeholder that provides sporting goods companies with the possibility to leverage their expertise into one steady and coherent voice in Brussels. For more information about FESI, please visit our website.
FESI is currently looking for a motivated, dynamic and proactive Administrative Assistant to join its Brussels-based team. Under the supervision and with the support of FESI management, the successful candidate will assist the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives by ensuring the smooth, efficient and well-organised day-to-day functioning of the FESI Secretariat, including administrative, financial and office management tasks.
Duration: 1 year fixed-term contract CDD (possibility to extend into a permanent contract CDI)
Starting date: March 2026
Location: Brussels
Salary: Competitive salary package
Profile:
- Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience, preferably in a European association, consultancy, NGO or institutional environment
- Excellent written and spoken French and English (Dutch is an asset)
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a small, international team
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for FESI governance bodies (Board, General Assembly, committees) and external activities (events, conferences, meetings).
- Support day-to-day financial administration, including bookkeeping and liaison with external service providers.
- Manage agendas, coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements, and organise internal meetings of the Secretariat.
- Provide administrative support to HR-related processes, including coordination and follow-up tasks.
- Act as a primary administrative contact for suppliers and service providers, ensuring effective coordination and contract follow-up.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the office, including document management, filing systems, procurement of office supplies, and general office coordination.
- Support other FESI staff members with administrative procedures and the preparation of documents related to the submission and implementation of EU projects relevant to the sporting goods industry.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter (both in PDF format) before 6/02/2026 to: pero@fesi-sport.org