Job Description

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Operational Assistant ISPPW
Requisition ID:  10294
Posting Start Date:  17/10/2025

Function

 

As an Operational Assistant, you provide the internal service with organisational, administrative and practical support. You help ensure the smooth implementation and coordination of preparations for and the follow up to committee meetings, reports, training and internal communication.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Preparing, planning and following up meetings of the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPPW). This includes preparing agendas, taking minutes of meetings, distributing reports and documents, sending invitations and managing the list of participants;
  • Organising communication between committee members, internal and external services and employees;
  • Being responsible for the practical organisation and support of activities and events, such as workshops, study trips, training courses, awareness campaigns and health promotion (including lunches, practical appointments and travel bookings);
  • Preparing, coordinating and distributing the internal service’s monthly and annual reports;
  • Supporting the implementation and follow-up of actions from the global prevention plan (GPP) and the annual action plan (AAP);
  • Creating and supporting PowerPoint presentations and other communications, including contributions to Pulse (blog posts and internal communications);
  • Providing administrative support, including the preparation of orders (shopping carts), budget monitoring and acting as a back-up for colleagues;
  • Coordinating and managing the service’s diary.

Your Profile

 

  • Bilingual (Dutch and French);
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills;
  • Discretion, good communication skills and team spirit;
  • Initiative, accuracy and reliability in reporting;
  • Experience in prevention, HR or a similar position would be an advantage;
  • Good knowledge of welfare legislation and relevant internal procedures or a willingness to gain this knowledge;
  • Willingness to obtain the prevention advisor level 3 (Preventieadviseur Niveau 3) certificate.

Offer

 

  • Salary: a competitive salary package, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.  
  • Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.  
  • Vacation: you will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 13 additional vacation days.  
  • Social fund: Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowances. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or other medical needs.  
  • Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop.  
  • Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.  
  • Mobility: you will be given a season ticket for public transport or a contribution to the cost of commuting to and from work as concessionary travel (66% of the cost of a second-class monthly train season ticket).  
  • Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

 

Keizerslaan 20, 1000 Brussels.

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
  • Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
  • Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
  • A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!