EA First

As a Pre-Contract Manager , you will take full ownership of the pre-contract journey-transforming high-potential enquiries into secured, profitable orders. You'll combine technical expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring solutions are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client needs. Key Skills Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability Confident in closing and discussing price, value, and risk Technically competent with drawings and specifications Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Clear communicator who builds trust quickly What You'll Be Doing Deal Progression & Closing Manage live opportunities through the full pre-contract pipeline to "closed won" Engage proactively with customers via phone, email, and Teams Negotiate commercial terms while protecting margin Identify and unblock stalled opportunities Apply qualification criteria to maintain a strong pipeline Technical & Commercial Assurance Collaborate with technical and estimating teams to ensure accurate, compliant solutions Review drawings, specifications, and quotations Provide technical clarification to clients Identify up-sell and cross-sell opportunities Pipeline Management & CRM Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records (e.g. HubSpot) Track pipeline health and progression Report on conversions, order values, and key movements Continuous Improvement Contribute to improving win strategies and processes Analyse lost opportunities and recommend improvements Share market and customer insights internally Internal Collaboration Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth project handovers Support internal reviews to ensure deliverability and profitability Essential: GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths Experience within construction products (e.g. roofing, building envelope, fixings or similar) Background in estimating, technical sales, or internal sales Experience working from drawings, specifications, and BOQs Proven ability to progress opportunities and close deals Desirable: Experience in roofing, waterproofing, or M&E CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, Dynamics) Exposure to commercial negotiations and value engineering Willingness to conduct site surveys Salary up to 48,000 DOE Monthly bonus 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) 5 paid sick days Pension scheme Free lunches Birthday voucher 40-hour week with flexible start/finish times EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Looking for an operational HR Manager role based in Peterborough? This fixed term contract of 15 months is either 4 or 5 days per week, office based, with working hours of 8am-4pm. The role is very varied and will include: Manage the full new starter process Maintain accurate employee records Prepare and distribute employee communications Monitor and review training records Support recruitment processes Produce HR reports on absenteeism, overtime, retention, and annual leave Lead pay review and bonus processes Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations, absence management, and team engagement Manage disciplinary processes Handle employee grievances and complaints Support work experience placements Provide informal employee support where appropriate to promote wellbeing and morale Ensure compliance with current employment law and regulatory requirements This is predominantly a standalone role so if you've had previous experience working in a similar role at Manager or Generalist level where you had a broad HR remit, that would be great. Experience in managing payroll processes and experience of managing ER matters is essential. Attention to detail and being confident providing guidance to managers on people-related matters is important. Overall, this is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation. Location: Peterborough Duration: 15-month fixed term contract Hours: 4 or 5 days per week - 8am-4pm Salary: 40-50k + Benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.

Are you a proactive, organised and discreet Executive Assistant looking for an incredible opportunity to be the crucial support at C-suite/SVP level within this growing, biotech startup in Cambridge? You'll have a critical role in supporting senior operational and commercial leadership, ensuring seamless coordination across business operations, corporate strategy, and commercial activities. This all-encompassing role includes: Executive & Strategic Support Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Support Legal Coordination Business Development & Commercial Support Investor & Public Relations Support Systems, Records & Compliance Continuous Improvement If you are used to providing exceptional EA support at C-Suite level and enjoy a fast-paced, mission driven environment, ideally within biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare or high-growth technology organisations, it would be great to hear from you! Exposure to fundraising environments, investor interactions or board-level coordination would be desirable. Technically, you'll have strong Excel skills along with knowledge of Zoom, Teams, Microsoft Office and SharePoint, with experience of leveraging AI tools for drafting, scheduling and workflow optimisation useful. If you're looking for a role you can really make your own, apply now! Location: Near Cambridge (Hybrid - working in the office 2 days per week) Hours: Monday-Friday - Full time Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum Benefits: 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, Pension, Private Medical, Life Assurance + Bonus. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Looking for a role to kick-start your career? An incredible opportunity is available for individuals who are looking for a varied, busy and fast-moving role - with no previous experience required this rare job role will include full training and support. You'll get involved in high profile and prestigious projects from inception through to completion, seeing the full life cycle of the project including site visits. Your role will be to support colleagues with commercial and project management activities including: Supporting with tenders and documentation Organising, reviewing and analysing quotations Assisting the project team Assisting with procurement Reviewing project spend Budget preparation Tracking project change or variations that occur Assist with the production and agreement of final accounts Assist with the preparation of financial reports, final accounts and claim documents We're looking for individuals who are committed, reliable and enthusiastic along with having excellent communication and organisational skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel is essential. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with plenty of opportunity for development. Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Hours: Monday-Friday - Full time Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.