Secretary - Marine Services

boskalis· Marine services
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About this role

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities. 

Job Description

Make your mark as a department Secretary at Boskalis! Our Secretary within Business Unit Offshore Marine Services provides effective and efficient administrative, secretarial, and organizational support for department of Marine Services. Besides this you are also a social contributor to the growing Offshore Marine Services department and its colleagues. You know what is going on within the department and like the social interaction.

  • Supporting department managers by managing agendas, correspondence, phone calls, and emails.
  • Preparing and arranging business travel for department.
  • Performing administrative tasks for department.
  • Drafting Power Point presentation for the bi-weekly Business Unit meeting.
  • Ordering office supplies for the department.
  • Maintaining files / archives / (SharePoint) portals (digitally and hard copy).

Your qualities

  • Diploma (for example Schoevers or similar).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience as a secretary or similar role.
  • Excellent Dutch and English communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Good skills in ICT Office applications.
  • You have great interpersonal skills and natural capacity for teamwork.

Qualifications

  • A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
  • Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 31 days (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance.
  • Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.
  • The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a coffee place where you can connect with colleagues.
  • Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.

Extra information

  • Your team: You will assist the Business Unit Marine Services.
  • Where you will work: In our head office in Papendrecht.
  • Part-time/full-time: This position of secretary requires availability of 36 to 40 hours a week.
  • Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Secretary. Please contact Thijs Wanders, Recruiter via thijs.wanders@boskalis.com

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies. In general, we don’t appreciate acquisition and this also applies to Boskalis colleagues or associated Boskalis companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Secretary - Marine Services position at boskalis?
The salary for this Secretary - Marine Services role at boskalis is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Secretary - Marine Services position at boskalis located?
This Secretary - Marine Services role at boskalis is based in nl, Papendrecht, Papendrecht, ZH, Netherlands, ZH. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Secretary - Marine Services role at boskalis full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Secretary - Marine Services role in the Marine services department at boskalis.
Which team or department does the Secretary - Marine Services at boskalis belong to?
This Secretary - Marine Services position is part of the Marine services department at boskalis. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Secretary - Marine Services job at boskalis posted?
This Secretary - Marine Services position at boskalis was posted on Jul 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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