Executive Assistant to the Founder

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Akoni Technologies Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Founder

Company: Akoni Technologies

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Job Type: Full-Time – 4 days on site, 1 WFH (with travel as required). This role would involve some travel abroad due to our partnership links with international clients.

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 + Commission

Note* Visa can be sponsored if required

About Us

Akoni Technologies is a leading IT consulting and resourcing firm dedicated to helping clients leverage information technology to meet their business goals efficiently and cost-effectively. Our expertise, innovative solutions, and commitment to client satisfaction set us apart.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organised and adaptable Executive Assistant to support our Founder. This role requires a proactive individual with a mix of administrative, personal, and professional skills. You will be involved in managing daily operations, handling communications, managing personal tasks, and representing the Founder as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative & Professional Support:

Manage calendars for the Founder, scheduling meetings, appointments, and calls.

Organise and coordinate diaries, data-entry and travel arrangements (both domestic and international).

Handle and prioritise email correspondence, drafting responses when appropriate.

Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and documents as needed.

Attend and take minutes in meetings, following up on action items to ensure completion.

Handle ad hoc research or project management tasks to support business objectives.

Answer phone calls and relay messages or handle calls on behalf of the Founder when necessary, such as updating clients or candidates.

Social Media & Communications:

Assist with managing the Founder's professional social media profiles including content creation, scheduling posts, and engaging with the audience. Any experience with photo/video editing would be desirable.

Work closely with the marketing team to ensure the personal social media strategy aligns with the company's goals and vision.

Act as a point of contact for external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and positive image of the Founder and the company.

Personal Assistance:

Manage personal errands for the Founder such as diary management.

Assist with scheduling and coordinating personal appointments (medical, family, etc.).

Help organise and coordinate personal travel, vacations, or family events as needed.

Perform personal tasks, miscellaneous and other duties as assigned to ensure the Founder's work-life balance is maintained.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

Experience: Must be skilled and confident in data-entry, data-management, event management, phone etiquette and time management skills.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior-level executives, clients, and partners.

Organisation: Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.

Proficient in MS Office Suite: Able to create and deliver presentations on behalf of the Founder.

Adaptability: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Proactive: Must be a self-starter who can anticipate the Founder's needs and act accordingly without constant direction. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to juggle both professional and personal tasks seamlessly.

Flexibility: Willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks, including personal duties, and adapt to shifting priorities.

What We Offer:

  • 24 days of holiday plus 1 additional day for your birthday (excluding bank holidays).
  • Company laptop and phone.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Performance Bonus
  • Flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Vitality Rewards including private health insurance and discounts at high street/online retailers after probation.
  • Regular meetups and events.
  • Performance-based career progression with clearly defined and achievable milestones.
  • Access to Reading Green Park events.
  • Free parking.
  • Enrollment in salary sacrifice EV Vehicle program.


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