Sales Executive, Customs & Logistics Location : Exeter, office based Salary : Up to £35,000 DOE + uncapped commission OTE : Circa £50,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, health insurance and life insurance Are you working within customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export and looking for a more commercial role? This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sector knowledge who wants to move into sales and business development. You do not need to come from a traditional outbound sales background, although any sales, account management or customer-facing commercial experience would be useful. What matters most is that you understand the customs and logistics world, communicate well, enjoy speaking with people and have the confidence to build relationships with businesses. You ll be based in the Exeter office, working alongside an established sales team. The role is focused on identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships and supporting planned business growth within the customs and international trade sector. This role could suit someone currently working as a: Customs Clerk Customs Administrator Customs Coordinator Customs Processor Senior Customs Processor Freight Forwarding Coordinator Import/Export Coordinator Logistics Coordinator Transport Administrator Customer Service Executive within logistics, customs or freight forwarding Key Responsibilities Identify and approach prospective customers Support outbound business development activity Build relationships with new and existing business contacts Generate and qualify sales opportunities Follow up with prospective customers Attend meetings, networking events, trade shows and exhibitions Deliver presentations and product demonstrations Maintain CRM records and pipeline activity Produce regular pipeline and activity reports Work with internal teams to support a strong customer experience Essential Experience Experience within customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export Strong communication and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness and confidence speaking with customers Good IT skills including CRM systems, Microsoft Office and email Proactive, organised and self-motivated approach Beneficial Experience Previous B2B sales, telesales, account management or outbound calling experience Experience working towards targets or commercial objectives Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Croatian, Serbian or Ukrainian language skills The Type of Person Who Will Do Well You ll be confident, personable and commercially curious. You ll enjoy speaking with people, asking good questions and building relationships. You ll be positive, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to develop into a more sales-focused role. This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands customs, logistics or international trade and wants to build a long-term commercial career within the sector. Apply today to find out more. Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Sales Executive, Customs & Logistics Location : Exeter, office based Salary : Up to £35,000 DOE + uncapped commission OTE : Circa £50,000 Benefits: 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, health insurance and life insurance Are you working within customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export and looking for a more commercial role? This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sector knowledge who wants to move into sales and business development. You do not need to come from a traditional outbound sales background, although any sales, account management or customer-facing commercial experience would be useful. What matters most is that you understand the customs and logistics world, communicate well, enjoy speaking with people and have the confidence to build relationships with businesses. You ll be based in the Exeter office, working alongside an established sales team. The role is focused on identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships and supporting planned business growth within the customs and international trade sector. This role could suit someone currently working as a: Customs Clerk Customs Administrator Customs Coordinator Customs Processor Senior Customs Processor Freight Forwarding Coordinator Import/Export Coordinator Logistics Coordinator Transport Administrator Customer Service Executive within logistics, customs or freight forwarding Key Responsibilities Identify and approach prospective customers Support outbound business development activity Build relationships with new and existing business contacts Generate and qualify sales opportunities Follow up with prospective customers Attend meetings, networking events, trade shows and exhibitions Deliver presentations and product demonstrations Maintain CRM records and pipeline activity Produce regular pipeline and activity reports Work with internal teams to support a strong customer experience Essential Experience Experience within customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export Strong communication and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness and confidence speaking with customers Good IT skills including CRM systems, Microsoft Office and email Proactive, organised and self-motivated approach Beneficial Experience Previous B2B sales, telesales, account management or outbound calling experience Experience working towards targets or commercial objectives Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Croatian, Serbian or Ukrainian language skills The Type of Person Who Will Do Well You ll be confident, personable and commercially curious. You ll enjoy speaking with people, asking good questions and building relationships. You ll be positive, resilient and motivated by the opportunity to develop into a more sales-focused role. This is a great opportunity for someone who already understands customs, logistics or international trade and wants to build a long-term commercial career within the sector. Apply today to find out more. Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client.
Health & Safety Officer Education Sector Harrow, Hillingdon, Greater London £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Full time, permanent, all year round Pivotal Partnerships is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join a respected independent education setting near Harrow, Greater London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical and confident H&S professional who understands the pace, responsibility and variety of working in education. You may already be working in a school, college, university, academy trust, independent school or similar multi-site environment maybe the leisure industry. This is not a desk-only compliance role. The successful person will be visible across the site, working with estates, teaching staff, support teams and senior leaders to keep the environment safe, compliant and inspection-ready. The Role As Health & Safety Officer, you will provide practical advice and support across health and safety, fire safety, risk management and operational compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Advising staff and managers on health and safety matters Supporting and improving risk assessment processes Maintaining COSHH and risk assessment records Carrying out site inspections and following up actions Supporting fire safety procedures, drills, records and action logs Overseeing accident, incident and near miss reporting Managing RIDDOR reporting where required Supporting statutory inspections, audits and compliance records Delivering H&S, fire safety and risk assessment training Supporting inspection readiness, including ISI-related documentation Working with estates on contractor safety, permits to work and servicing records Reviewing relevant policies, procedures and safety systems About You You may currently be a Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, H&S Officer, Risk and Compliance Officer, Estates Compliance Officer, Facilities Compliance Officer, Compliance Officer or H&S Coordinator . You will need: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Practical experience in a health and safety role Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation Experience with risk assessments, COSHH and incident reporting Fire safety awareness Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills Confidence in delivering training or staff briefings Strong organisation and prioritisation skills Experience of schools, colleges, universities, independent school standards, ISI inspections, contractor compliance, estates, DT, science, sports or leisure facilities would be useful. Person Fit The right person will be technically competent, but just as importantly, they will be able to build trust quickly. You will need to be approachable, confident, resilient and able to challenge respectfully. This role needs someone who can explain the why behind health and safety and help staff see it as practical and useful, not just paperwork. If you enjoy being visible, solving problems and working with people, this could be a brilliant next step. For a confidential conversation, apply now! Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and verification of employment history, references and ID checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Health & Safety Officer Education Sector Harrow, Hillingdon, Greater London £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Full time, permanent, all year round Pivotal Partnerships is recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join a respected independent education setting near Harrow, Greater London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical and confident H&S professional who understands the pace, responsibility and variety of working in education. You may already be working in a school, college, university, academy trust, independent school or similar multi-site environment maybe the leisure industry. This is not a desk-only compliance role. The successful person will be visible across the site, working with estates, teaching staff, support teams and senior leaders to keep the environment safe, compliant and inspection-ready. The Role As Health & Safety Officer, you will provide practical advice and support across health and safety, fire safety, risk management and operational compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Advising staff and managers on health and safety matters Supporting and improving risk assessment processes Maintaining COSHH and risk assessment records Carrying out site inspections and following up actions Supporting fire safety procedures, drills, records and action logs Overseeing accident, incident and near miss reporting Managing RIDDOR reporting where required Supporting statutory inspections, audits and compliance records Delivering H&S, fire safety and risk assessment training Supporting inspection readiness, including ISI-related documentation Working with estates on contractor safety, permits to work and servicing records Reviewing relevant policies, procedures and safety systems About You You may currently be a Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, H&S Officer, Risk and Compliance Officer, Estates Compliance Officer, Facilities Compliance Officer, Compliance Officer or H&S Coordinator . You will need: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Practical experience in a health and safety role Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation Experience with risk assessments, COSHH and incident reporting Fire safety awareness Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills Confidence in delivering training or staff briefings Strong organisation and prioritisation skills Experience of schools, colleges, universities, independent school standards, ISI inspections, contractor compliance, estates, DT, science, sports or leisure facilities would be useful. Person Fit The right person will be technically competent, but just as importantly, they will be able to build trust quickly. You will need to be approachable, confident, resilient and able to challenge respectfully. This role needs someone who can explain the why behind health and safety and help staff see it as practical and useful, not just paperwork. If you enjoy being visible, solving problems and working with people, this could be a brilliant next step. For a confidential conversation, apply now! Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and verification of employment history, references and ID checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.
Are you an experienced customer service or client services professional who enjoys leading from the front, improving processes, and building strong client relationships? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Services Team Leader to join a growing, purpose-driven consultancy in Exeter. This is a hands-on role where you'll support key clients whilst helping shape and develop a modern, customer success-focused service function. Working closely with internal teams and managing a small Client Services team, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience across a portfolio of B2B clients. The Role: - Managing and supporting a portfolio of key client accounts - Leading and supporting a team of Client Services Managers - Handling escalations, billing queries, contract issues, and service-related enquiries - Supporting onboarding and ensuring a positive customer journey - Helping improve workflows, processes and service delivery standards - Working closely with Sales and Consultants to support customer retention and growth - Supporting Voice of the Customer initiatives and customer feedback programmes - Using CRM and ticketing systems to improve visibility and customer service performance What We're Looking For: - Previous B2B client services, customer success, or customer service experience - Experience leading or mentoring a team - Strong organisational and communication skills - Experience improving processes or service delivery - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business - Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset - Experience with Voice of the Customer programmes would be highly desirable A wide range of benefits, which include: Training and development opportunities Access to an enhanced pension scheme Access to a Life insurance scheme of 6 x times salary Free onsite parking 26 days holiday rising with service to 28 days plus bank holiday This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence how the client services function develops moving forward. Are you an experienced customer service or client services professional who enjoys leading from the front, improving processes, and building strong client relationships? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Services Team Leader to join a growing, purpose-driven consultancy in Exeter. This is a hands-on role where you'll support key clients whilst helping shape and develop a modern, customer success-focused service function. Working closely with internal teams and managing a small Client Services team, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience across a portfolio of B2B clients. The Role: - Managing and supporting a portfolio of key client accounts - Leading and supporting a team of Client Services Managers - Handling escalations, billing queries, contract issues, and service-related enquiries - Supporting onboarding and ensuring a positive customer journey - Helping improve workflows, processes and service delivery standards - Working closely with Sales and Consultants to support customer retention and growth - Supporting Voice of the Customer initiatives and customer feedback programmes - Using CRM and ticketing systems to improve visibility and customer service performance What We're Looking For: - Previous B2B client services, customer success, or customer service experience - Experience leading or mentoring a team - Strong organisational and communication skills - Experience improving processes or service delivery - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business - Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset - Experience with Voice of the Customer programmes would be highly desirable A wide range of benefits, which include: Training and development opportunities Access to an enhanced pension scheme Access to a Life insurance scheme of 6 x times salary Free onsite parking 26 days holiday rising with service to 28 days plus bank holiday This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence how the client services function develops moving forward. Interested? Apply today Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced customer service or client services professional who enjoys leading from the front, improving processes, and building strong client relationships? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Services Team Leader to join a growing, purpose-driven consultancy in Exeter. This is a hands-on role where you'll support key clients whilst helping shape and develop a modern, customer success-focused service function. Working closely with internal teams and managing a small Client Services team, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience across a portfolio of B2B clients. The Role: - Managing and supporting a portfolio of key client accounts - Leading and supporting a team of Client Services Managers - Handling escalations, billing queries, contract issues, and service-related enquiries - Supporting onboarding and ensuring a positive customer journey - Helping improve workflows, processes and service delivery standards - Working closely with Sales and Consultants to support customer retention and growth - Supporting Voice of the Customer initiatives and customer feedback programmes - Using CRM and ticketing systems to improve visibility and customer service performance What We're Looking For: - Previous B2B client services, customer success, or customer service experience - Experience leading or mentoring a team - Strong organisational and communication skills - Experience improving processes or service delivery - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business - Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset - Experience with Voice of the Customer programmes would be highly desirable A wide range of benefits, which include: Training and development opportunities Access to an enhanced pension scheme Access to a Life insurance scheme of 6 x times salary Free onsite parking 26 days holiday rising with service to 28 days plus bank holiday This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence how the client services function develops moving forward. Are you an experienced customer service or client services professional who enjoys leading from the front, improving processes, and building strong client relationships? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Client Services Team Leader to join a growing, purpose-driven consultancy in Exeter. This is a hands-on role where you'll support key clients whilst helping shape and develop a modern, customer success-focused service function. Working closely with internal teams and managing a small Client Services team, you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding customer experience across a portfolio of B2B clients. The Role: - Managing and supporting a portfolio of key client accounts - Leading and supporting a team of Client Services Managers - Handling escalations, billing queries, contract issues, and service-related enquiries - Supporting onboarding and ensuring a positive customer journey - Helping improve workflows, processes and service delivery standards - Working closely with Sales and Consultants to support customer retention and growth - Supporting Voice of the Customer initiatives and customer feedback programmes - Using CRM and ticketing systems to improve visibility and customer service performance What We're Looking For: - Previous B2B client services, customer success, or customer service experience - Experience leading or mentoring a team - Strong organisational and communication skills - Experience improving processes or service delivery - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing business - Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset - Experience with Voice of the Customer programmes would be highly desirable A wide range of benefits, which include: Training and development opportunities Access to an enhanced pension scheme Access to a Life insurance scheme of 6 x times salary Free onsite parking 26 days holiday rising with service to 28 days plus bank holiday This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence how the client services function develops moving forward. Interested? Apply today Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy on behalf of their client.
