Office Manager and Team Assistant (60% - 80%)

Who we are 
Distran is an innovative, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With customers in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people who are passionate about innovation, climate change and protecting the environment.

About the role 
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Office Manager and Team Assistant to keep our office running smoothly and make sure our teams have the workspace, tools, and support they need to do their best work. You will be the central point of contact for office operations, workplace infrastructure, onboarding coordination, basic IT support, internal events, and day-to-day administrative topics. 
This role requires strong organizational skills, a hands-on attitude, and genuine care for the people around you. If you enjoy variety, take pride in keeping things running seamlessly, and want to play an active role in shaping our workplace culture, this is the right opportunity for you!

In this role, you will: 
Office & workplace operations 

• Ensure the office runs smoothly day to day, including facilities, meeting rooms, supplies, post, shared spaces, and workplace equipment.
• Coordinate with external service providers such as the landlord, facility management, cleaning, maintenance, and other office-related suppliers.

Equipment, tools & basic IT coordination 

• Manage the allocation and tracking of workplace equipment, including laptops, screens, phones, desks, and other office tools.
• Act as the first internal point of contact for basic IT topics, user accounts, software access, and coordination with external IT support where needed.

Onboarding & offboarding support 

• Coordinate the practical onboarding of new employees, including schedules, desks, equipment, access, documentation, and office, safety, and equipment orientation.
• Support offboarding together with HR, IT, and line managers, including equipment return, account deactivation, and practical exit steps.

Internal events & team culture 

• Organize internal events such as company meetings, team dinners, sales meetings, workshops, celebrations, and the Christmas dinner.
• Coordinate related logistics, communication, travel, catering, gifts, employee recognition, and milestone moments to support a positive workplace culture.

Administrative support 

• Support selected departments with meeting organization and practical administrative tasks.
• Support the practical use of AI tools to make recurring administrative, coordination, and internal communication tasks more efficient.

Bringing groundbreaking innovative technology to a market best seller is a rewarding social and professional experience. This job is for you if you like to give meaning to your work and have a strong impact on a product, on a company and on your professional growth.

Distran does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Distran will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation where Distran employs the relevant candidate. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Distran’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening. Distran will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.