Executive Assistant, Occupier Strategy and Solutions, APAC

Who are we

Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.

At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.

A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.

In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.

About The Role

Executive Assistant, Occupier Strategy and Solutions, APAC

About the Role

A great opportunity has arisen to join us in our Asia Pacific Headquarters, based on Raffles Place in Singapore. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Global Occupier Strategy and Solutions team, working with the Global Head of Occupier Strategy and Solutions.

We are a private company and our Asia team based in Singapore is the fastest growing part of our business. The team you will be working with is young, dynamic and enthusiastic.

We believe that inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we've created a workplace where opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where excellence is rewarded. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be.

Executive Assistant, Occupier Strategy and Solutions, APAC

Responsibilities

Coordinates the Global Head of Occupier Strategy and Solutions calendar for meetings and travel schedules

Manage travel and accommodation arrangements

Preparing of general correspondence and professional presentations/ documents for meetings

Process business expense claims monthly

Provide support in internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports Take minutes during meetings

Work with the marketing team to help arrange client events, logistics support whenever required

Work/follow-up closely with relevant parties to keep all strategic reports, documentation up to date

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity will be an advantage

Be prepared to think outside the box and take initiative in order to solve problems as they arise

Demonstrated experience in supporting manager schedules

Possesses an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanour, self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and mange time efficiently

Excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and interact with potential and existing customers

Experience in Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Team player with ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment; ability to work effectively with diverse teams across diverse cultures and varying levels of capability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Competitive salary

Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.