Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management / ownership and fee earners.
The success of our model was reflected in very attractive growth over the following 6 years and since our listing on the AIM market in June 2018, we have reported year on year growth.
With nearly 1500 colleagues across 26 locations and our strong organic growth, combined with a number of high-quality recent acquisitions means we are now a more diversified business with strengthened positions in our key target markets. We have the team and financial resources in place to deliver our organic and acquisitive growth strategy as we scale up to be the leading legal and professional services business outside London.
Our business model and culture remain a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business. The Group's strong position in its markets, increased scale, national reputation, differentiated model and unique culture is enabling us to attract high quality talent.
We are now looking to add a key role of Executive Assistant into our business operations function to support our central management team. This role will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the Management Team and some of the main responsibilities are listed below;
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Managing and maintaining the team's schedule
* Co-ordinating travel arrangements
* Organising meetings
* Attending meetings to capture minutes and follow up on action items
* Conducting research and compiling data for reports and presentations
* Handling sensitive information with discretion
* Coordinate and update diaries with appointments, giving daily reminders of schedules & commitments
* Organise, travel & hotel bookings as required.
* Manage expenses/receipts
* Make calls, prepare some correspondence, reports, files, meetings (agendas/minutes/actions/reports)
* Coordinate and update diaries with appointments, giving daily reminders of schedules & commitments
SKILLS
* Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.
* excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, consistently presenting a professional image across all levels
* Highly reliable and well-organised, with the ability to work confidently under pressure while managing personal deadlines effectively
* Trustworthy, diligent, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to tasks
* Commercially aware and proactive, able to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic, evolving environment
* Full driving licence and non-smoker preferred
* Energetic and adaptable, dedicated to delivering outstanding service while maintaining calmness and impartiality
* Excellent Time management
* Strong Interpersonal skills
* Discretion and integrity
* Technology skills (familiarity with various office software and tools)
We offer a unique environment; you will be part of a one team culture that promotes direct responsibility with an expectation to always deliver the best service possible for clients within a collegiate, team-based environment.
Most excitingly of all, you can help change the way we all think about and deliver the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, caring business, with little (if any) hierarchy. Our culture of positivity and transparency, provides a great platform for the right people to take their careers to the next level.
If you would like to make a positive difference to your career, get in touch with our Recruitment Advisor, Michael Appleby, for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be contacted on 07805 819860 or by email at michael.appleby@knightsplc.com.