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Executive Assistant to Management Team Company: LendCart Location: London (Hybrid / Remote flexible) Employment Type: Part Time Reporting to: Directors About LendCart LendCart is a boutique UK real estate lending platform specialising in secured property finance, including first charge, second charge, and structured lending solutions. We work with experienced Tier-1 developers and sophisticated investors, delivering disciplined, risk managed investment opportunities across the UK. As the platform scales, we are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant who will act as a trusted right hand to the Directors, combining executive support, operational coordination, and marketing activation. Role Overview This is a high trust, high responsibility role supporting the Directors across execution, communications, and brand facing activity. The Executive Assistant will ensure the Directors time, priorities, investor communications, and outbound marketing materials are managed efficiently and professionally. The role suits someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, detail driven, and comfortable working in a fast moving, founder led investment environment. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support • Manage the Director's diary, meetings, calls, and travel arrangements, • Act as the primary gatekeeper for emails, messages, and inbound requests, • Prepare agendas, briefing notes, and follow ups for meetings, • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Business & Operations Support • Coordinate with legal, finance, compliance, and external advisors, • Track key actions, deadlines, and deliverables across live deals, • Support internal workflows related to investor onboarding and deal execution, • Maintain well organised records, document libraries, and data rooms Marketing & Investor Communications (Key Component) • Assist in preparing Information Memorandums (IMs), deal summaries, and investor packs, • Draft and coordinate email newsletters and investor updates, • Support creation and scheduling of LinkedIn and social media posts aligned with the Founder’s voice and brand, • Coordinate content updates across marketing materials, announcements, and deal launches, • Liaise with designers, copywriters, or external agencies where required, • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all outward facing communications Investor & Stakeholder Coordination • Manage communications with investors, introducers, and partners, • Schedule investor calls, site visits, and follow ups, • Support preparation of presentations, reports, and briefing materials, • Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and relationship management Founder Support & Ad-hoc Projects • Assist with strategic initiatives, research, and special projects, • Proactively anticipate priorities and resolve issues before escalation, • Provide hands on support across business, marketing, and operational needs as required Candidate Profile Essential • 3+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, PA, or similar role, • Strong written communication skills with attention to detail, • Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Comfortable drafting professional emails, documents, and presentations, • High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism Desirable • Experience in real estate, finance, private equity, or professional services, • Exposure to investor communications, IM preparation, or marketing support, • Familiarity with LinkedIn, email marketing tools, or content scheduling, • Experience supporting a founder led or high growth business What We Offer • Direct exposure to senior decision making and live investment transactions, • A trusted, long term role within a growing investment platform, • Competitive salary, depending on experience, • Flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to grow into a broader Operations / Marketing Manager role over time How to Apply Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience and why you would be a strong fit for LendCart.

Restaurant Receptionist/Host - Experienced (30-40 hours) Location: Fish! Borough Market Fish! Borough Market is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic restaurant receptionist/host to join our team. Our brasserie-style restaurant seats 110 guests inside and 45 on the terrace. We welcome around 2,500 guests weekly with a casual, friendly, yet professional and efficient service style. Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: • Extensive experience in managing a busy, high-volume restaurant service., • Strong understanding of table turnover management., • High energy and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team., • Excellent communication skills and a welcoming manner., • Strong team player with a proactive attitude. Key Responsibilities: • Manage online, walk-in, and phone reservations., • Organize and oversee party reservations., • Perform daily administrative tasks including menu updates and reservation management using Word and Excel., • Welcome and seat guests, ensuring exceptional customer service., • Efficiently handle requests and queries in person, by phone, or via email., • Follow opening, closing, and daily duties procedures. What We Offer: • A mix of double and single shifts with 2-3 days off., • Sage benefits, • Pension Scheme., • Be a part of the vibrant Borough Market atmosphere. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide a Share Code before applying.

Personal Assistant required by busy musician with vision issues. Desirable skills Logic Pro Video Editing Social Media on days when health is bad, cooking and cleaning. First aid training would be also very welcome. Position is located in London SW8

Location: London, UK Job Type: Full-time Salary: £13.01 per hour About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to join our team in London. In this role, you’ll handle customer enquiries via messaging, email, and occasional phone calls, while supporting the team with general day-to-day administrative tasks to keep everything running smoothly. Key Responsibilities • Respond to customer queries through messaging platforms, emails, and phone, • Maintain accurate records and databases, • Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and general admin support, • Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth operations, • Complete ad-hoc administrative duties as needed What We’re Looking For • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Friendly, professional, and organised, • Previous admin or customer service experience is a plus, • Confident using Microsoft Office and other digital tools, • Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently About Us We’re a growing London-based company focused on delivering excellent service and support. Our team values professionalism, teamwork, and a positive work environment. Apply now!

We are looking for a dedicated and organized Office Administrator to assist with preparing and managing office files online. The ideal candidate must be proficient in MS Word and possess strong English communication skills, both written and verbal. Requirements: • Proficiency in MS Word and general office software., • Strong organizational and administrative skills., • Good command of the English language., • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines., • Ability to work on weekends A personal laptop is required, as you will be working from our Richmond or Hounslow location. This role is suitable for international students who are looking for part-time administrative experience in a professional setting. If you are interested, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the role.

We are looking for a positive, energetic and quick learner. To assist in our busy jewellery business. No previous experience with jewellery required. We are looking for a reliable and good communicator, good with people - organised and attentive to detail.

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (EA) ABOUT ME My name is Mark Maciver. I run several connected businesses, starting from my barbershop SliderCuts Studios, through to the SliderCuts brand and other related ventures. I have been cutting hair professionally for 22 years, and I have owned and operated my barbershop since October 2018, meaning the shop has been running for just over seven years. Over the years, I have cut hair for a wide range of well known individuals, including Anthony Joshua, Janet Jackson, LeBron James, Stormzy, Tinie Tempah, Reggie Yates, Nelly, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Letitia Wright, Damson Idris, Ludacris, Big Sean, and many others. I have appeared in advertising campaigns and TV adverts with global companies such as Facebook and Nike, and have featured on billboard campaigns across the UK with iZettle and Facebook. I have also worked on campaigns with Reebok, Adidas, Instagram, and other brands. My work and business journey have been featured in publications including GQ, Esquire, ES Magazine, BuzzFeed, and Time Out, to name a few. I am the author of a book titled Shaping Up Culture, and I am currently writing another book. Alongside all of this, I am a family man, committed to my wife and three children, while running a business that has approximately 15 to 20 people working for and with me. This is a brief overview of who I am. If you would like to know more, please feel free to research me online. ROLE OVERVIEW I am looking to hire a highly organised, mature, and forward thinking Executive Assistant to work closely with me across both business and personal responsibilities. This role goes far beyond traditional admin. You will act as my trusted right hand, helping to manage day to day operations, anticipate problems before they arise, and bring structure, clarity, and calm to a fast moving environment. This is a senior executive support role, working closely with me to help manage both my personal and business life as things grow and evolve. The examples listed in this job specification give a clear idea of the type of work involved, but they are not exhaustive. Ultimately, this role is about helping to support, organise, and manage my personal and business life. This is not a task based role. It requires judgement, ownership, and maturity. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES EXECUTIVE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT • Manage diaries, schedules, priorities, and follow ups, • Act as a gatekeeper, filtering information and requests, • Prepare emails, applications, documents, and written communications to a high standard, • Research topics, opportunities, and options, then present clear summaries, • Support decision making and long term planning, • Help manage people, processes, and accountability across the business ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANISATION • Handle high level admin with accuracy and attention to detail, • Create systems to improve organisation, efficiency, and workflow, • Track deadlines, applications, actions, and commitments, • Ensure nothing slips through the cracks EVENTS, COMMUNITY, AND PROJECTS • Manage and support the membership community group, • Set up and manage masterclasses, workshops, and business events, • Handle event planning, logistics, schedules, platforms, suppliers, and follow ups, • Apply for business opportunities such as awards, courses, funding, and finance, • Support multiple projects at different stages PERSONAL SUPPORT • Handle personal responsibilities alongside business tasks, • Apply on my behalf for personal matters such as loans, children’s school applications, travel, hotels, and accommodation, • Support time sensitive and confidential personal admin, • Occasionally assist with matters involving my wife and children, • Maintain complete discretion and professionalism at all times IN PERSON WORKING REQUIREMENT • You will be required to work in person from my barbershop for half a day each week, • This time is used for planning, alignment, prioritising, and collaboration, • Seeing each other regularly is important, this role is built on trust and communication, • The remainder of the role will be remote, but this is not a fully remote position PAY AND WORKING STRUCTURE • Pay rate is £20-£24 per hour, • This role is salary based, not clock watching, • Typical working pattern averages 24 hours per week, but hours will vary If additional hours are worked on one day, these are expected to be balanced across other days. There will be periods where workload is higher and periods where it is lighter. Flexibility is required, and flexibility works both ways. GROWTH OF THE ROLE AND HOURS • This role is structured at approximately 24 hours per week to begin with, • If the working relationship goes well and the business continues to grow, workload is expected to increase over time, • If work regularly goes beyond the current hours due to genuine growth and increased responsibility, working hours will be reviewed and discussed, • Any increase in hours will be agreed together, not assumed This role is best suited to someone who wants to grow alongside a business rather than remain static. SUNDAYS AND OUT OF HOURS • Sundays are non working days, • On rare occasions, support may be required for:, • Event days, • Travel related tasks such as flight check in, • Genuine emergencies These situations are few and far between. PROBATION AND ONBOARDING • The role will start on a self employed freelance basis, • Initial probation period is 3 months, • During the first 3 months, hours will be lighter as both sides ease into the role, • By month 4, you are expected to be fully enrolled and operating at full capacity, • If performance meets expectations, the role will move to employed status, • Where more time is needed to assess suitability, probation may be extended up to 6 months SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Extremely well organised with strong attention to detail, • Calm and effective under pressure, • Forward thinking and proactive, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong literary skills and confidence writing on behalf of others, • Confident managing people and coordinating across teams, • Strong event setup and event management skills, • Able to switch between personal and business work seamlessly COMPUTER, DIGITAL, AND RESEARCH SKILLS • Highly proficient using a computer and the internet as a core part of daily work, • Confident using spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and document creation tools, • Able to create clear documents, bullet point breakdowns, summaries, and structured notes, • Strong internet research skills, knowing how to properly search, assess, and find information, • Able to source suppliers, providers, and companies independently, including from overseas if required, • Comfortable liaising with external companies, suppliers, and contacts, including those based in other countries, • Able to learn new systems, tools, and platforms quickly without needing hand holding This role requires someone who is digitally capable and confident, not someone who struggles with technology or basic computer based tasks. ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Polite, professional, and emotionally intelligent, • Positive energy and a good attitude is essential, • Zero tolerance for negativity, poor attitude, or unnecessary friction, • Mature, reliable, and grounded, • Confident enough to give opinions and challenge respectfully, • Trustworthy and discreet, • Sees the role as a long term position, not just a job WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR This role is not for someone who: • Wants rigid hours and fixed routines, • Is only interested because the role sounds good, • Dislikes flexibility or change, • Counts minutes rather than taking ownership, • Wants a purely admin focused role, • Avoids responsibility or decision making, • Brings negative energy or a poor attitude into work WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role is for someone who: • Enjoys responsibility and variety, • Likes being close to decision making, • Wants to grow alongside a business, • Takes pride in helping someone operate at a high level, • Understands that trust, discretion, and communication are key TO APPLY Please include: • A short cover letter explaining why this role appeals to you, • Your CV, • Answers to the questions below Applications without answers to the questions will not be considered. APPLICATION QUESTIONS 1. Why does this role appeal to you, and why do you believe you would be a good fit? 2. This role involves flexibility, responsibility, and work that can change week to week. How do you typically handle fluctuating workloads and changing priorities? 3. Give an example of a time you managed multiple responsibilities under pressure. How did you stay organised and calm? 4. This role includes both business and personal support. Are you comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters, and why? 5. This role is designed to grow over time. How do you feel about a role that may increase in responsibility and working hours as the business grows? 6. What type of working environment brings out your best work, and what type of environment does not suit you? 7. Is there anything in this job description that gives you hesitation or concern? If so, explain openly. 8. Have you previously worked in a role similar to this, or supported someone in a way that required managing their workload, priorities, or day to day responsibilities? Please explain your experience and how it relates to this role. FINAL NOTE This role is intentionally transparent. It will not suit everyone, and that is by design. I look forward to hearing from you. Team SliderCuts