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Executive Assistant to the CEO  Location: Actoss different sites - 23 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AA 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: 2. - Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements. 3. - Prioritize and respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications on behalf of the CEO. 4. - Prepare meeting agendas, reports, presentations, and correspondence as needed. 5. Meeting Coordination: 6. - Organize, attend, and take minutes during executive meetings. 7. - Coordinate board meetings and prepare necessary materials. 8. - Ensure follow-up on action items from meetings. 9. Communication Liaison: 10. - Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, and external partners. 11. - Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 12. - Draft and edit communications for the CEO, including internal memos and external business correspondence. 13. Project Management: 14. - Assist with special projects as assigned by the CEO, including research, data collection, and coordination with other teams. 15. - Track project timelines and progress, ensuring that deadlines are met. 16. Travel and Event Coordination: 17. - Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including accommodations, itineraries, and logistics. 18. - Organize corporate events, conferences, and off-site activities for the CEO. 19. Office and Executive Operations: 20. - Develop and implement administrative systems and procedures to enhance office efficiency. 21. - Prepare expense reports and manage budgets for the executive office. 22. - 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

Job overview As a Marketing Executive at AILUX GROUP LIMITED, you will support the company’s efforts to engage with small and medium-sized luxury brands across the UK and Europe. The company is dedicated to helping these brands enter and expand in the Chinese market through platforms such as JD. Leveraging your experience in content creation, market research, and e-commerce, you will contribute to marketing strategy development, assist with brand communications, and support promotional efforts through visual content. Key Responsibilities - Research SME luxury brands in the UK and Europe, identifying potential clients. - Assist in preparing brand proposals and presentation materials that highlight AILUX’s e-commerce strengths in China (e.g., JD); - Support the development and execution of brand outreach and marketing plans, including campaign planning, client communication, and content preparation; - Create promotional videos, brand decks, and presentation assets using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Canva; - Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging; - Track the effectiveness of marketing activities, analyse client feedback and performance data, and propose improvements; - Assist with managing marketing budgets and campaign schedules to ensure effective resource allocation and timely delivery; - Use video production and storytelling skills to present brand success stories and market insights. - Adapting client marketing materials for the Chinese market and promoting them on e-commerce platforms. Who are we looking for (qualifications, experience and skills) Qualifications & Experience: - A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, or a related field - Relevant experience in marketing, digital content creation, e-commerce, or brand development - Demonstrated ability to produce visual marketing content (e.g., videos, decks, graphics) using Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools - Familiarity with the European fashion, design, or luxury goods industry is a plus - Previous experience with cross-border or bilingual business communication is desirable Skills: - Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify market trends and strategic opportunities; - Proficiency in software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and Microsoft Office; - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese is required, as the role involves frequent collaboration with UK-based clients and localising marketing materials for use in the Chinese market. - A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; - A team player with a creative and solution-oriented approach.

Senior Legal Assistant — Architecture and Engineering Contracts London, Clerkenwell Position details Location: London, UK Working arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid Hours of work: 37.5, Monday-Friday We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our small but impactful Legal team at our London office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in working in architecture, engineering, or construction industry as a legal assistant or a project manager. Senior Legal Assistant will assist with contract review, legal drafting, risk mitigation and legal research. About the role You will play a pivotal role in providing legal support to the In-House Counsel, ensuring seamless contract execution across the company by scrutinising contracts for commercial, legal and insurance implications, you will assist with managing company’s risks and securing future projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong legal background to work within a creative and professional setting in a prestigious architecture, engineering and design practice. Main Responsibilities - Contract Review and Analysis: Review professional service appointments, NDAs, collateral warranties, framework agreements, and novation agreements, identify legal and commercial risks, and propose amendments. - Legal Documents Drafting: Draft legal documents, agreements, NDAs, collateral warranties, deeds of variation, notices, and letters. - Contract Guidance and Support: Provide guidance and support to internal teams on contract-related matters, including contract interpretation, compliance, and appointment of supply chain. - Contract Maintenance: Proactively review contracts, maintain standard contractual documentation, managing business templates, update progress spreadsheets. - Legal Research: Conduct research on relevant legal issues and keep up to date with the latest legal developments. - Collaboration and Best Practice: Develop good working relationships with colleagues and promote contract/compliance process best practice within the company. About you - Qualification: Minimum LLB. LPC/SQE, or degree/certification in Contract Management is beneficial but not essential. - You must have a minimum of 3 years’ solid experience in either: Legal support role within architecture, engineering, or construction industry, or Project/design management role within architecture, engineering, or construction industry, or Solid in-house legal experience within professional services (not private practice law firms). Please note, this role does not lead to a solicitor’s training contract or qualifying work experience (QWE) to become a solicitor. - Proven experience in contract review and drafting. - Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology and contractual mechanisms. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to colleagues and external parties in a clear and concise manner. - Awareness of the latest developments in the law. - Able to follow instructions, procedures, policies and assimilate information quickly in a consistent manner. - Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 PSC desirable. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe/PDF is essential. - Ability to effectively prioritise workload, manage time efficiently, and remain highly organised. - Collaborative and proactive in supporting other teams. Ability to interact professionally with internal and external contacts. - Positive, enthusiastic and a strong team player. How to apply – Please read carefully attaching a CV and a formal cover letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position. Applications without the formal cover letter will not be considered. Applications with cover letters written by AI will be rejected. Please note, we use AI detection software. About BDP BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life. We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger. BDP offers In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP’s skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement. BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy. BDP is an equal opportunities employer No agency or third-party applications please.

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.

We're hiring for a Senior Software Engineer within our fundamental modelling team. The primary goal of this team is to improve the predictive power of our models based on historical event data. The quality of our models is incredibly important to us and improvements on our models directly impact financial performance. You'll be working closely with researchers, helping maintain trading infrastructure, and helping the team scale and improve the systems at the heart of the business. You'll be working on data pipelines, build, support systems and infrastructure. A very wide ranging role requiring extensive experience across multiple technologies. The ideal candidate will be highly creative and enjoy generating new, innovative ways to tackle problems and suggesting improvements to existing methodologies; you'll have a high level of autonomy to design and implement tooling and systems in a way you feel would be best suited to the problem at hand. A strong knowledge of operating systems, networks, software architecture and practical experience in deploying that knowledge is essential. We are a hybrid working company, with staff coming into the office in London every Thursday, plus any other days they like, working remotely at home the rest of the time. Our typical working hours are 10 am to 6 pm UK time, Monday to Friday, but we support flexible working and trust our team to manage their own schedules to meet their goals. We're targeting Senior Developers for this role, ideally with several years of experience in mission-critical systems where precision, reliability, and fault tolerance are paramount. Our interview process is as follows: - A brief screening call to give you some more information about the role, answer any of your initial questions and to check your suitability for the role. - A 60 minute technical interview with our CTO and/or Team Lead, discussing your previous experience and also discussing some systems design challenges and how you'd approach them - A collaborative coding assessment day, working with one of our team on some sample problems. This isn't leetcode, it's more about systems design and your approach to tradeoffs. This will last from 10am until 4pm UK time. - An in person "meet the team" at our London office. Requirements At least one, ideally both of: - A degree in a technical subject from a top university demonstrating your ability to grasp and apply complex concepts. - Several years of senior-level experience in teams building mission-critical systems where precision and reliability are essential to success. Demonstrated professional expertise in the following areas: - Fluency in multiple programming languages, with substantial experience in Python as a priority. - Development and maintenance of Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines. - Complex deployments on AWS - Docker or comparable containerization technologies. Nice to have experience: - Experience using numpy/pandas/torch/etc - Experience with Golang Benefits Our salary range for the role is £40,000 to £80,000, depending on experience and interview performance. List of benefits: - Participation in the uncapped company bonus scheme, typically 10-20% of salary depending on experience. - 10% matched pension contributions - Private healthcare insurance - Long term illness insurance - Gym membership - Choose your own hardware & setup for your development environment.