At Kings Oak Capital, we believe in fostering creative minds. Our purpose is to push boundaries and unlock new possibilities, enabling individuals to maximize their potential. This belief has guided us since our inception. As a values-driven organization, we are dedicated to operating ethically and sustainably while promoting a collaborative environment that empowers people from diverse backgrounds to thrive.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic and organized
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
to support our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office while managing administrative tasks and supporting high-level strategic initiatives.
This is a
permanent, full-time position
based in our
Harrow office
(5 days per week) from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and includes ad-hoc work evenings/weekends.
Job Summary
This is a high-responsibility, multi-faceted role that requires exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability. As the key operational backbone of the company, this position demands expertise in Office Management, Executive Assistance, Personal Assistance, Project Coordination, and Human Resources. The individual in this role is responsible for ensuring seamless daily operations, efficient executive support, meticulous project tracking, and strategic HR oversight.
A sizable portion of this role is dedicated to Personal Assistance, requiring hands-on involvement in managing the CEO's personal and professional affairs, including scheduling, household management, travel coordination, and financial administration. This is an around-the-clock responsibility, and the perfect candidate will be available for ad-hoc request 24/7. Beyond this, the role extends into managing company-wide policies, overseeing HR functions, maintaining office efficiency, executing high-level projects, and ensuring compliance across various domains.
The scope of responsibilities is vast, covering everything from board-level support, legal and financial coordination, vendor and staff oversight, IT management, compliance enforcement, and executive decision-making assistance. This role is integral to the company's operational success, requiring someone who can preempt challenges, drive efficiency, and ensure that both business and personal matters run flawlessly.
Key Responsibilities
Office Manager:
Work with the relevant team on all the office maintenance, management, and efficient running. This will include ordering regular supplies such as water, drinks and food and ensuring the office stationery as well as other items are in stock. As well as any office administration and management that needs to be done.
Meet and greet all visitors, extend hospitality, and make them comfortable
Ensure the office and meeting room is always ready and presentable
Answer the office phone within three rings
Maintain a filing system on the One Drive Server for all items/areas of work.
Look after the management of the phone system and deal with the Communications Provider.
Take responsibility for all IT office related issues.
Ensure a clear desk office policy for all staff
Manage incoming and outgoing mail with date stamping and scanning into the OneDrive system
Ensure weekly reports are received and distributed to the board at the required and set times. This involves creating spreadsheets, extracting reports from Trello and chasing up task holders
Ensure office policies are always adhered to
Oversea the health, safety and compliance policies of the company and ensure health and safety is always adhered to
Book in all maintenance and ensure fire safety and plans are up to date.
Solely responsible for the scheduling of all maintenance
Executive Assistant:
Management of directors' diaries.
Help other members of the board with ad hoc admin tasks and appointments scheduling.
Managing all vehicle insurance (MOTs / insurance / services / road tax etc.)
Take accurate and well-presented minutes in various meetings
Attend all senior meetings and Board meetings
Preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action points
Coordinating internal and external communications
Managing confidential documents and data handling
Handling expense reports, invoices, and budget tracking
Personal Assistant:
Managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and setting reminders for Deepak and his family
Organizing events, and personal engagements
Manage and lodge all insurance claims
Manage and execute all refunds and returns
Arranging car servicing, insurance renewals, and registrations.
Booking travel, accommodations, and itineraries.
Must check in all travelling guests and provide specific parameters for their travel needs
Managing travel visas, passports, and documentation
Being available after work and on weekends for any ad hoc tasks.
Managing household staff, vendors, and maintenance schedules daily
Keep an updated list of tasks on Trello for The Broadwalk and follow up daily
Producing a weekly report for the tracking of all household staff including summarizing the Household tutors' findings and extrapolating this to future childhood development
Always be researching potential holidays for specified dates and booking restaurants,
Assist Priti Khullar with any administrative tasks
Purchase any online shopping items requested by Deepak or Priti for The Broadwalk.
Always be researching potential activities for CEO's daughter
Managing subscriptions, memberships, and renewals
Liaising with legal, financial, and professional service providers
Project Management:
Circulate meeting notes, action points, and take ownership of following up on such points.
Be the manager of Project managing software Trello.
Ensure all Actionable tasks are input into the system, described, and assigned to specific members of the team
Associate tasks with dates and ensure such tasks are delivered by the task holder within the timeline.
Monitoring project progress and ensuring deadlines are met
Follow up with team members when their task due dates are immanent
Regular status meetings and updates
Maintaining detailed documentation and records
Human resources:
Set up HR practices and systems and then maintain these systems going forward. This includes all forms that need to be completed on a regular basis, all legal requirements to be done for leavers and starters as well as monthly and quarterly requirements for HR such as the completion of KPIs and other relevant HR information.
Managing the holiday and out of office system for the entire group and this will include holiday requests and ensure the right managers approve them. The system will need to be set up in such a way that team members can only apply for holiday according to the rules, such as any dependencies within the system e.g., two senior managers cannot be away at the same time etc.
All fresh staff onboarding and exiting
Set up Contracts for fresh staff
Manage and maintain the overseas sponsorship license processes.
Maintain Connect Teams and all associate software. Use it as a team management tool for updates and rewards for the team.
Monthly HR report to be circulated
Daily attendance tracker to be upheld and circulated
Personal Profile
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and traits:
Experience:
Proven experience as an Office Manager supporting senior management.
Background in property development or construction is advantageous.
Skills:
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom).
Attributes:
Professional, flexible, and calm under pressure.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
A team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
Other notes:
No Offshore or Sponsorship applicants
Why Join Kings Oak Capital?
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. At Kings Oak Capital, we hire based on skills and experience, ensuring all applicants are treated equally.
If you are an organized, professional individual looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits and perks:
Competitive Salary: Up to 35,000 pa (depending on experience)
Company Pension
Performance-Based Bonus
On Site parking
Opportunity to be part of a growing company's success
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Performance bonus
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Are you located near our offices in Harrow and comfortable with the journey to/from work/home?
Are you comfortable with working at our Harrow office (5 days per week) from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and includes ad-hoc work evenings/weekend?
Are you comfortable working in an onsite setting?
Are you comfortable with the salary package on offer of up to 35k p/a (depending on experience) + pension + on-site parking + discretionary performance based bonus?
We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Are you legally authorized to work in United Kingdom?
Do you have any experience working within real estate, property management and investments sectors?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PA1008
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