Salary range
USD 26,000–35,000
Gross annual base salary in USD, before employee taxes and deductions.
USD is the reference currency for advertised salaries. Conversion, payment currency and country-specific requirements are determined by the applicable local employment contract and payroll arrangements.
Benefits, employer costs and any premiums are separate from the advertised base range. Benefits or premiums, where applicable, are confirmed separately in the employment terms.
About Watsmen
Watsmen is building an engineering-led industrial group. We connect technical capability, disciplined execution and practical commercial judgement to deliver valuable industrial solutions.
Role Purpose
Provide reliable executive and office administration that supports the COO and accountable functional owners. Keep schedules, logistics, action records and controlled information organised so that agreed follow-through is dependable.
Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate executive scheduling and meeting logistics around agreed priorities, with accurate arrangements and timely communication.
- Maintain administrative action records, record owners and due dates, and bring overdue follow-through to the accountable owner.
- Support onboarding logistics under People's direction, keeping administrative steps distinct from employment decisions.
- Coordinate office services and practical administrative requirements within approved instructions and resources.
- Distribute approved materials through controlled routes, preserving version clarity, confidentiality and appropriate access.
- Prepare orderly handovers and retrievable administrative records so agreed arrangements do not depend on individual memory.
First 90 Days
- By day 30: Establish executive scheduling, office-service requirements and an accurate administrative action record with the COO.
- By day 60: Demonstrate reliable meeting, onboarding and office logistics, with controlled distribution and clear escalation of missed actions.
- By day 90: Show accurate, retrievable records, dependable follow-through and a practical continuity handover.
Essential Requirements
- Evidence of accurate executive or office administration and reliable practical follow-through.
- Ability to coordinate schedules, meeting logistics and service arrangements across competing requirements.
- Careful records management, version discipline and clear professional communication.
- Discretion with confidential information and respect for purpose-limited access.
- Ability to recognise decision boundaries and escalate issues to the accountable owner.
Desirable Experience
- Experience supporting an organisational launch or growing office.
- Experience coordinating onboarding logistics with a People function.
Authority And Decision Boundaries
- Reports to the COO. Administrative coordination does not confer authority over operating outcomes.
- General Counsel retains responsibility for formal corporate proceedings; People retains employment decisions.
- Procurement, signatures and employee-data access require separate permissions. The role acts only within approved instructions and delegation.
Key Interfaces
COO; Head of People & Capability; General Counsel and governance support; functional owners; authorised office-service providers.
How Success Is Evidenced
- Accurate records and timely logistics.
- Reliable action follow-through and prompt escalation.
- Controlled distribution, confidentiality and continuity of office support.
Activation And Delivery Readiness
Appointment and assigned work require confirmed employing arrangements, approved resources, documented delegation and role-specific competence. Delivery commitments depend on qualified capacity, funding and the applicable approvals. First-90-day evidence follows confirmed ownership and work activation; verified procurement milestones are appropriate where customer buying cycles extend beyond that period.
Location And Travel
Istanbul, Türkiye. Any travel requirements, frequency and support arrangements will be discussed before appointment.
Employment And Working Arrangements
Full-time employment, with annual performance reviews. Twelve-month renewable contracts where legally appropriate, with probation and renewal terms determined under local law.
Roles are on-site by default. Hybrid or remote working requires prior approval. No relocation assistance or visa support is provided.
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