Receptionist and Management Assistant
Location: Paterna, Spain
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Employment type: Permanent
Workplace model: Fully on-site, with fixed working hours
Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As a Receptionist and Executive Assistant, you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, customers, and partners, helping create a professional and welcoming environment at our Paterna office. Your work will ensure smooth daily operations by supporting the Operations team, maintaining an organized workplace, and delivering a high standard of service across the business. Additionally, you will support our CEO of ICEYE Spain, with his daily work.
Who We Are
ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.
As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.
ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
Administration:
Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and vendors, and direct them to the appropriate contact or meeting room while maintaining the visitor and event register.
Manage meeting room calendars and coordinate meeting and event arrangements, including catering and room setup.
Monitor, maintain, and order office and catering supplies, ensuring common areas remain well-stocked, clean, and welcoming.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and packages.
Support the Operations team with administrative tasks, ad-hoc requests, and internal company events.
Assist in maintaining office security by verifying visitor identities and reporting any suspicious activity as required.
Management Assistant duties:
Calendar & Time Management: Partner closely with the CEO of ICEYE Spain to take full ownership of his calendar, using sound judgment to prioritize requests, proactively resolve scheduling conflicts, and anticipate daily logistics to ensure his days run efficiently.
Travel Coordination: Organize travel arrangements, and independently handle any last-minute schedule adjustments or changes.
Meeting Preparation: Ensure the CEO is prepared for meetings and events by organizing agendas, briefing materials, and supporting with presentations ahead of time.
Administrative Support: Maintain action items, track follow-ups, and assist in creating or refining documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Google Workspace tools.
Expense Management: Manage the reimbursement process for the CEO, including collecting receipts, and submitting expense claims accurately into the system for timely payout.
Communication & Discretion: Coordinate smoothly with both internal and external stakeholders, while handling all sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
What we’re looking for
Must haves:
Prior experience in a receptionist/administrative and assistance role.
Strong commitment to delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Native or strong verbal and written communication skills in Spanish, and professional working proficiency in English.
Proactive and resourceful mindset, with the ability to solve problems independently.
High level of discretion and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Nice to haves
Experience supporting events or coordinating internal company activities.
Experience working in an international or fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with office management tools or calendar systems.
Application Process
Talent Acquisition screening conversation.
Interview with the hiring manager.
Short practical or scenario-based discussion related to office coordination and service mindset.
Final interview with key stakeholders from the Operations team.
Working at ICEYE
At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority—with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.
Please submit your CV in English.
How We Work (Our Values)
Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.
Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing—at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.
We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.
Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.