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3-Month Contract: Junior Graphic & UX/UI Designer At Instruct, we're revolutionising how AI interacts with the world. While current AI systems possess vast intelligence, they're often trapped in a box, unable to take meaningful action. We're building the bridge that unleashes AI's full capabilities, allowing it to not just think, but do. **The Role** As a Junior Graphic & UX/UI Designer at Instruct, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our visual and user experience across various platforms. Your multifaceted role will evolve as our startup grows and our objectives shift. Contract Details - Duration: 3 months - Type: Full-time temporary contract - Location: Battersea Power Station, London (Hybrid) **What You'll Do** Visual Design - Shape and maintain our marketing website - Explore opportunities for brand design and development to enhance our market presence - Create assets for marketing campaigns, including social media posts - Design compelling pitch decks that tell our story to investors and clients UX/UI Design - Create wireframes and prototypes for our main web application - Conduct user mapping and UX research to inform design decisions - Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces - Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality **What We're Looking For** Talent and creativity matter more than formal education. You might be early (junior to mid-level) in your career or bringing years of experience – we're interested in what you can do, not just what you've done. If you demonstrate enthusiasm and a keen eye for design, we want to hear from you! Must-Haves: - Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) - Strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and creativity - Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment Nice-to-Haves: - Experience with Framer - Proficiency in motion graphics - Background in brand design - Experience in user testing or user research **What's In It For You?** - Annual salary: £30,000 - £35,000 - Modern hybrid working: 4 days in our Battersea Power Station office, 1 day remote - Regular team socials to celebrate success and build connections - Professional development opportunities including conferences and industry events related to the product and AI, helping you stay at the cutting edge of the latest innovations - Be part of a team that's revolutionising how AI interacts with the world Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about design and excited about shaping the future of AI interaction, we want to hear from you. Join us in building something extraordinary.

Architectural Internship offered with accommodation. We are an architecture and design firm based in North West London specialising in swimming pools, saunas, spas & steam rooms that requires an architectural intern to join our design team and assist in defining and delivering new projects. The selected intern will be working on live projects starting the last quarter of 2024 and would also get the opportunity to work on the 2025 pipeline growth, so good SketchUp skills and expertise in any relevant 3-D software are a must, apart from the obvious understanding of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. You will be working with a senior design consultant to conduct research activities for potential clients, sketch concepts, and produce 3-D illustrations and working drawings. You will support planning activities, communicate status and progress of projects through meetings and reports. You would also get the chance to design and implement drawing templates and actively suggest improvements to existing processes. To be successful you would need to be an Architecture / Interior Design graduate who is interested being a designer of luxury homes as a career moving forward and open to new ideas and approaches at all times. Key objectives to keep in mind for this internship are to develop project management skills, manage workflow and show passion + enthusiasm for being with a fast growing company. This is an excellent opportunity to join a niche design firm that has a number of exciting projects coming up. Location: North West London Duration: The internship will start in Nov 2024 and will last 3 months, after which permanent employment offering up to £36,000 per year may be offered based on performance. Remuneration: During the internship you will be paid £100 per week as expenses, plus provided free lunch and dinner if you need to work past 6 pm.

Job Title: Junior Recruitment Agent Location: Canary Wharf, London Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Recruitment Agent to join our dynamic team based in Canary Wharf. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in recruitment, with plenty of room for professional development and career progression. Key Responsibilities: - Candidate Sourcing: Proactively search for suitable candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media platforms, and internal databases. - Screening & Interviewing: Review CVs and conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidates' skills, qualifications, and cultural fit. Schedule further interviews with senior recruiters or clients. - Client Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring you understand their hiring needs and business requirements. Assist in creating detailed job descriptions based on client specifications. - Job Advertising: Draft and post job ads across multiple platforms, ensuring they are clear, engaging, and aligned with the role’s requirements. - Database Management: Maintain and update candidate databases, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date. Track progress of active candidates through the recruitment process. - Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities to source high-quality candidates. - Administrative Support: Assist the senior recruitment team with administrative tasks, such as preparing candidate profiles, arranging interviews, and managing communications between clients and candidates. - Target Achievement: Work towards individual and team recruitment targets and KPIs, contributing to the overall success of the recruitment department. Key Requirements: - A strong interest in recruitment, with some experience in a customer-facing or sales-related role (previous recruitment experience is a bonus but not essential) - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal - Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment - Strong attention to detail and the ability to assess candidate suitability based on job specifications - A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on responsibility - Familiarity with Microsoft Office and general administrative tools - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Benefits: - Competitive salary of £30,000 - £33,000 per annum - Comprehensive training and mentorship to help you succeed in your role - Opportunities for career development and progression within the company - Central Canary Wharf location, with excellent transport links - Flexible working options, with a combination of in-office and remote working - Dynamic and supportive team environment, with regular team-building activities This role is perfect for someone who is driven, eager to learn, and looking to build a career in recruitment. If you have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and are excited by the opportunity to make a real impact, apply today!

A global finance and business advisory company has a new opportunity for a PA to CEO. They operate a hybrid working pattern, working remotely up to two days and coming into the office three days per week. You will provide a high level of administration support to the chief executive and other colleagues in the executive office, as required. The company have a wonderful company culture with lovely offices based near Tower Hill. Responsibilities: Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls. Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments. Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation. Reminding the CEO of important tasks and deadlines and diary management. Typing, compiling and preparing minutes, reports, presentations and correspondence. Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems. Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients. Collating and filing expenses. Conducting research on behalf of the CEO. Organising the CEO’s personal commitments including external committees, meeting preparation, booking lunches/ dinners and travel. Assisting in the management of the intranet and website, Working Groups and Special Interest Groups (SIGs), as required. Sending out invoices and following up with overdue balances Supporting our client’s communications and marketing efforts Publication distribution Ordering gifts, stationery supplies and other equipment Assisting in the administration of membership activities Supporting the effective management of information and data about member firms on executive office IT systems Participating and taking minutes in staff meetings Processing supplier invoices for the Executive Office Other support duties as required Skills & Experience: Previous PA/Administrator support experience (essential) Experience working in a professional services environment in an administrative role (desirable) The ability to relate to a geographically dispersed, multicultural membership with limited face-to-face contact The ability to convey a professional image through writing A professional, service-oriented attitude Very proactive A high level of IT literacy, including Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits: 20 days holiday rising with length of service and/or promotion Additional 3 days holiday given to be taken over the Christmas period Season ticket loan Life assurance Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Private health care cover at discounted rates Employer contributions to pension after one year Subsidised corporate gym membership Store discounts

Job Title: Marketing Assistant Location: Central London (Mostly Remote) Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Marketing Assistant to join our team, primarily working remotely with occasional meetings in Central London. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in marketing by gaining hands-on experience across a range of marketing activities. Key Responsibilities: - Support Marketing Campaigns: Assist in the development and execution of digital and offline marketing campaigns, including social media, email, and print. - Content Creation: Help create marketing materials such as blog posts, social media content, newsletters, and brochures. Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines. - Social Media Management: Support the management of social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to customer interactions. - Market Research: Conduct research to identify new trends, competitors, and customer insights, and present findings to the marketing team. - Event Coordination: Assist in planning and organising marketing events, webinars, or trade shows, including booking venues, liaising with suppliers, and managing logistics. - Data Entry & Reporting: Help track the performance of marketing campaigns by updating spreadsheets, creating reports, and analysing data to assess effectiveness. - Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the marketing team, including managing calendars, preparing presentations, and handling communications. Key Requirements: - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) - Basic understanding of digital marketing tools and strategies is a plus - Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - A positive attitude and eagerness to learn Benefits: - Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum - Flexible working environment with the ability to work mostly remotely - Opportunities for career growth and professional development - Chance to gain experience in a variety of marketing functions If you're an organised, detail-oriented individual with a passion for marketing, this is a great opportunity to start or further your career. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement procurement strategies tailored to luxury goods. Preferably with Chinese language skills for the East Asian market. - Conduct comprehensive market research to discover the latest luxury trends. - Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, negotiate favourable terms, and manage contract agreements. - Ensure that all procured items meet strict quality standards. - Continuously monitor supplier performance and address any issues swiftly and effectively. - Assist in managing procurement budgets. - Maintain precise procurement records, ensuring full compliance with trade regulations and company policies. - Prepare purchase orders, oversee logistics, and ensure timely delivery of products. - Stay informed on industry trends, emerging luxury products, and best procurement practices. - Provide comprehensive brand and product insights to guide informed purchasing decisions. - Deliver exceptional customer service to passengers purchasing luxury goods, driving sales by offering personalised and top-tier service. Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications, Experience, and Skills): - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. - Experience in procurement or sales, ideally within the luxury goods sector. - Proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable for client communication. - Strong analytical abilities to identify cost-saving opportunities and market trends. - Familiarity with procurement software and proficiency in Microsoft Office. - Solid understanding of international trade regulations and compliance. - Exceptional organisational, negotiation, and communication skills.

The Role The role is based on supporting the Intuitive sales, marketing and business development processes. The main part of the role will be working with our network of partners operating around the world. The role will initially start within our marketing department, giving the candidate a chance to understand our business while working on some defined projects. This could include the production of marketing materials, website, videos, social media and partner events. After the initial placement the role will evolve to also include gaining experience in sales support, continuing to work with our partners from around the world. This will involve explaining the Intuitive value proposition, demonstrating our software products and helping with sales opportunities as well as supporting our partners with their marketing campaigns. We operate in many different time zones (from Australia to the USA), therefore the role will encompass some out of hours working. This is an ideal first role for someone looking for a career in sales and marketing. The placement will include projects in the following: Key Tasks • Assist the sales director with partner and end customer sales activity • Attend partner sales review and follow up / monitoring of actions • Following up sales and business development opportunities • Demonstrating the Intuitive software and value proposition • First line pre-sales support for new sales opportunities • Production of quotes and proposals • Updating the Company CRM with all activities • Assist with the production of marketing materials and literature, such as web content, brochures, blog posts and press releases • Write and proofread marketing copy • Upload material to the website(s), social media pages, online partner portal and Intuitive SharePoint • Assisting other areas of the business such as pre-sales and technical services Key skills Great interpersonal skills Ability to learn and understand about software, specifically in the business intelligence, print and process management markets Able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. Personable manner, team-player and adaptability are all important Excellent written and oral skills: you will be called upon to write online content, so you will need strong copywriting skills. You will also have to regularly deal with clients and suppliers, face to face or on the phone. Attention to detail – required for proof-reading posts, news releases, website content and emails IT skills: You will need proficiency in MS Office packages and, ideally, in graphic tools such as Adobe, Publisher and video editing software.

Executive Assistant to the CEO  Location: Actoss different sites - MIDDLESEX STREET, E1 7DA Reports to: CEO Job Summary: The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the CEO of Stanley Ley business and Harris and Zei, ensuring efficient operation and management of the executive office. This role involves managing daily schedules, facilitating communication between the CEO and stakeholders, coordinating meetings, and overseeing special projects to support business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Administrative Support:   - Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.   - Prioritize and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO.   - Prepare meeting agendas, reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed. 2. Meeting Coordination:   - Organize, attend, and take minutes during executive meetings.   - Coordinate board meetings and prepare necessary materials.   - Ensure follow-up on action items from meetings. 3. Communication Liaison:   - Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, and external partners.   - Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.   - Draft and edit communications for the CEO, including internal memos and external business correspondence. 4. Project Management:   - Assist with special projects as assigned by the CEO, including research, data collection, and coordination with other teams.   - Track project timelines and progress, ensuring that deadlines are met. 5. Travel and Event Coordination:   - Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including accommodations, itineraries, and logistics.   - Organize corporate events, conferences, and off-site activities for the CEO. 6. Office and Executive Operations:   - Develop and implement administrative systems and procedures to enhance office efficiency.   - Prepare expense reports and manage budgets for the executive office.   - Handle personal tasks for the CEO as required. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Business management, Communications, or a related field preferred. - Experience: 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a corporate or entrepreneurial setting. - Skills:  - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.  - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  - High level of attention to detail and accuracy.  - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.  - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools.  - Strong problem-solving skills and proactive attitude. Attributes: - Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. - Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative without direct supervision. - Interpersonal Skills: Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels. Why Join Us? - Be a part of an innovative and growing business. - Work directly with visionary leaders in a dynamic environment. - Opportunity for professional growth and development. Application Process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are an ideal fit for this