Administrative Assistant - Consulting.

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Administrative Assistant - Consulting, United Kingdom

Client:

Korn Ferry

Location:

London

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

05ad8534aedc

Job Views:

7

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Korn Ferry is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team based in our London office.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will possess office support operations experience, have the ability to work independently, and thrive on being well organized, flexible, and resourceful.

The role requires initiative and organizational skills to represent Korn Ferry in a professional manner with the goal of ensuring a high degree of client satisfaction, both internal and external. Experience in a professional office environment is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Office Support

1. Serve as the central point of contact for administrative inquiries and for consultants to access specialized services including graphics, production, and operations. Use knowledge of corporate resources and strong internal relationships to work efficiently.
2. Coordinate travel schedules, both domestic and international for consultants.
3. Assist with other administrative/operational duties such as file maintenance, photocopying, scanning, mailings, troubleshooting, and meeting planning.
4. Update the distribution list and coordinate regular mailings.
5. Flag related issues with the manager.
6. Support other colleagues when possible and needed (i.e., providing coverage for other administrative assistants) providing timely answers to requests.

Meeting Support

1. Maintain calendars including internal meetings, conference calls involving multiple time zones, setting virtual meetings both internal and external, ensuring IT equipment is set up and coordinate supplies and catering as needed.
2. Support on-site activities related to employee orientation.

Business Support

1. Collaborate with consultants and accounting to open projects and follow up on receivables as needed.
2. Prepare and submit regular and accurate expense reports and reconcile statements.
3. Code and submit invoices.
4. Use utmost discretion and professionalism when working with confidential information.
5. Compile, prepare, edit, and format various reports, presentations, and business documents, and analyze data and information from identified sources within prescribed guidelines and procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be either educated to degree level or have equivalent qualifications/or demonstrable work experience in the EA/administration field.
2. Experience in a Professional Services environment.
3. Computer skills required in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
4. Office machine skills required for printers/photocopiers, binding machines, mailing equipment.
5. Strong work ethic, with a high attention to detail.
6. Ability to manage multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment.
7. Proven ability to work independently and solve problems proactively.
8. Demonstrate time management and organizational skills; anticipates needs.
9. Make sound judgments; proactively addresses needs, analyzes problems, and identifies solutions.
10. Demonstrate high level of initiative, personal confidence, enthusiasm, commitment, and passion.
11. Maintain good working relationships with internal and external partners.
12. Excellent organizational capabilities with a high degree of prioritization.
13. Basic project management and coordination skills preferred.

COMPETENCIES

1. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
2. Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
3. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
4. Being resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
5. Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
6. Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
7. Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
8. Demonstrates Self-awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.