Beijing Office Administrator
Canonical is seeking a Beijing Office Administrator to oversee the operations of its Beijing office and hardware certification lab. As a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, Canonical's platform, Ubuntu, is widely utilized in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company operates globally with over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries, emphasizing distributed collaboration and periodic in-person team meetings.
The Office Administrator will be responsible for creating a professional and welcoming environment for colleagues and guests, proactively managing front-of-house areas, meeting rooms, and desk spaces. Duties include clerical, administrative, and logistical tasks such as ordering supplies, managing office equipment, and processing invoices. The role also involves building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating across various teams within the company.
Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and demonstrate strong spoken and written English skills. The role requires individuals who are responsible, accountable, self-aware, and thoughtful. Applicants should be capable of traveling up to twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks. The ability to understand and suggest improvements to existing technical systems, strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment are essential.
Canonical offers a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual compensation reviews, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, pension and medical insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees have opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues and receive Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Working at Canonical provides a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical is changing the world daily. The company sets high standards for its employees, expecting excellence to succeed. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, offering a forward-thinking work environment that challenges employees to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate their performance.