Innovation Specialist

As the Innovation Executive / Innovation Specialist, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Chief Innovation Office (CINO) at SOLS. With a proactive approach in managing complex tasks and projects, you'll serve as the primary contact for the CINO and maintain the strategic priorities of SOLS Group of Organisations

• To ensure meeting schedules and papers for the CINO are received and available in good time to allow the necessary briefing and sourcing of further information if required.
• To distribute any pre-reading and log actions where required.
• To keep excellent records of key meetings and decisions made as appropriate.
• To be responsible for taking minutes at the CINO’s Executive team meetings or other meetings as and when required.
• To deal with incoming email and event invites, assessing its significance and ensuring that the CINO is engaged only with essential items that require their attention, and where necessary draft correspondence on behalf of the CINO.
• To undertake specific project work and any other duties appropriate to the grade and as required by the CINO.
• To be able to represent CINO / the company in social events and face to face meetings.

Education Background & Working Experience: 

• Candidates must possess at least Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably providing high level administrative and/or personal support to a senior executive/including notes taking.

Required Skills:

• Strong IT Skills in Google G Suite, particularly Sheets, Docs, Slides and creative tools such as Canva, ChatGPT.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including excellent spoken and written English, in formal documents, briefs, letters, emails and other communications.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and flexibly, managing and prioritising own workload.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, within and outside the organisation, representing the CINO and company, being responsive, polite, friendly and efficient.

Great Working Attitude:

• Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude with a strong work ethic, using initiative and creativity to address challenges and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and flexibly, managing and prioritising own workload.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, within and outside the organisation, representing the CINO and company, being responsive, polite, friendly and efficient.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

• Career progression in a fast growing impact organization backed by Petronas.
• Work in an agile-driven environment alongside a diverse team who will support your job growth.
• Contribute directly to improving the lives of B40 communities, as a part of a #madetoimpact organization.