Executive Assistant

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard's brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. 

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises.  Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America.  Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

Our passion is to provide customers with an advantage in their incredibly competitive world.  We have done this so far by providing flexible, industry specific solutions; software, technology, advice, guidance and expertise built over 40 years of servicing their specific market.

Great Software solutions don't happen without great people.  We have the best software solutions for our market because we have the best people.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Executive Assistant will be a highly organised professional who empowers our senior leadership, a proactive problem solver with exceptional communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Experience working in an office environment, performing administrative duties, and providing support to senior leaders.  Given the dynamic nature of the executive landscape, we rely on executive assistants to be flexible and consistent while maintaining the highest degrees of confidentiality.

• Provide the C-suite executives with administrative support on an as-needed basis, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations
• Manage travel bookings, logistics and activities, including accommodation, transportation, and meals
• Proactively manage the diaries of senior executives, coordinating and confirming internal and external meetings or re-scheduling where necessary
• Attend meetings, take minutes and provide follow-up to ensure actions are completed as required
• Support expense filing and policy compliance for senior executives
• Manage communication with employees by liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials
• Manage and plan events, both internal and off-site

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Four or more years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organise and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information related to the company and its employees

Company Info

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. Due to our growth over the last few years it is an exciting time to join us as we enter our next chapter At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV's from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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