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We're hiring an experienced Senior Growing Assistant to join a successful and forward-thinking soft fruit business based in Ardleigh, Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong horticultural and irrigation experience to play a key role within a modern commercial growing operation. The successful candidate will support the Growing Manager in delivering high-quality Class 1 fruit production through effective irrigation, climate control, crop management, and team support across glasshouse and tunnel operations. Key Responsibilities Crop & Irrigation Management Monitor and manage irrigation and fertigation across all growing sites, with a focus on glasshouse crops Maintain accurate fertiliser and irrigation usage records Operate irrigation software systems including Dream and Talgil Adjust feeding recipes and irrigation strategies in line with crop requirements Support crop trials and report findings to the Growing Manager Maintain high standards of plant health and crop performance Climate & Glasshouse Operations Manage climate control systems including heating, venting, and environmental controls Support maintenance and upkeep of glasshouses and associated systems Report maintenance issues and assist in organising repairs and preventative maintenance Team Support & Supervision Work collaboratively with the wider growing and operational teams Assist with supervising and training team members Share knowledge and best practices to support business objectives Provide weekend and holiday cover where required Candidate Requirements Previous experience within commercial horticulture or soft fruit growing Strong understanding of irrigation and fertigation systems Experience working with glasshouse climate control systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good organisational and communication skills Supervisory or team leadership experience beneficial Full UK driving licence To apply for this role, please submit your CV to Pin Point Recruitment.

Sales Support Administrator Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) Salary: £28,000 Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple: to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Excellent Office Environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Paid Sick Leave Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Free Breakfast, fruit and snacks Purpose of the Role The Sales Support Administrator will provide proactive, organised and accurate administrative support to the sales function, keeping the pipeline clean, bids and proposals moving, and customer interactions well-coordinated, freeing the sales team to focus on customers and growth. Sitting at the centre of an ambitious, fast growing AI and digital transformation business, you will work closely with the Managing Director, Bid and Proposal Manager and the Account Management team to coordinate tender submissions, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure our client s sales pipeline runs smoothly. This role makes active use of AI tools and automation to work efficiently, within their quality and information-security standards. Job Specification: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of leads, opportunities and accounts in the CRM / pipeline tools. Keep opportunity stages, values, contacts and next actions current so reporting is reliable. Carry out regular data hygiene checks and action gaps or duplicates. Produce regular pipeline, activity and performance reports for the sales team and leadership. Daily monitoring of public sector procurement portals and the tender inbox for relevant Frameworks and Invitation to Tender opportunities. Triage opportunities prior to sharing with the team. Download and organise tender documentation, populating documents through the internal AI Agent. Gather, organise and format documentation for Pre-Qualification Questions and tender submissions. Raise, manage and track clarification questions through to resolution. Submit the tender via the relevant portal, meeting all requirements and deadlines. Maintain a library of reusable content (case studies, accreditations and standard responses) and keep framework listings current. Maintain and update their listings on public sector frameworks. Schedule and coordinate sales meetings, demos and follow-ups. Prepare presentations, agendas and follow-up actions; ensure commitments are tracked to completion. Use approved AI tools and automation to streamline routine administration. Help identify and propose tasks suitable for automation or AI-agent support, and work effectively alongside those agents. Handle customer and commercial data responsibly, in line with their information-security and quality standards (ISO 27001, 9001 and their ISO 42001 commitments) and UK GDPR. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): 2+ years of experience in a sales administration, project coordination or bid assistant role. Self-motivated, independent and results orientated. Highly organised with exceptional time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Diligent, methodical with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

A growing, Private Equity backed business in Denton is looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join its busy finance team. This role will offer broad exposure across a range of finance functions, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your skillset. However, the primary focus will be within Sales Ledger and Accounts Receivable, making it ideal for someone looking to build upon existing experience in this area. The Role Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you'll be responsible for a variety of finance and administration duties, including: Processing customer payments Allocating cash receipts and credit notes Investigating payment queries Producing monthly credit reports Managing the accounts inbox Issuing customer correspondence and reminder letters Maintaining accurate electronic records Supporting accounts receivable activities Handling incoming calls and finance-related enquiries Assisting with additional finance tasks as required About You The successful candidate will have: Strong numerical and analytical skillset Excellent attention to detail Good communication skills Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office The ability to work independently and as part of a team Previous experience within a finance, accounts receivable, credit control or finance administration role would be advantageous. Benefits c£27,000 basic salary 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for long service Buy additional holiday scheme Staff discounts Subsidised gym membership Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Wellness programme Death in service benefit Free fruit and additional employee perks If you're looking to join a stable business that offers career development and a supportive working environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Sales Support Administrator Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) Salary: £28,000 Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple: to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Excellent Office Environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Paid Sick Leave Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Free Breakfast, fruit and snacks Purpose of the Role The Sales Support Administrator will provide proactive, organised and accurate administrative support to the sales function, keeping the pipeline clean, bids and proposals moving, and customer interactions well-coordinated, freeing the sales team to focus on customers and growth. Sitting at the centre of an ambitious, fast growing AI and digital transformation business, you will work closely with the Managing Director, Bid and Proposal Manager and the Account Management team to coordinate tender submissions, maintain compliance documentation, and ensure our client s sales pipeline runs smoothly. This role makes active use of AI tools and automation to work efficiently, within their quality and information-security standards. Job Specification: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of leads, opportunities and accounts in the CRM / pipeline tools. Keep opportunity stages, values, contacts and next actions current so reporting is reliable. Carry out regular data hygiene checks and action gaps or duplicates. Produce regular pipeline, activity and performance reports for the sales team and leadership. Daily monitoring of public sector procurement portals and the tender inbox for relevant Frameworks and Invitation to Tender opportunities. Triage opportunities prior to sharing with the team. Download and organise tender documentation, populating documents through the internal AI Agent. Gather, organise and format documentation for Pre-Qualification Questions and tender submissions. Raise, manage and track clarification questions through to resolution. Submit the tender via the relevant portal, meeting all requirements and deadlines. Maintain a library of reusable content (case studies, accreditations and standard responses) and keep framework listings current. Maintain and update their listings on public sector frameworks. Schedule and coordinate sales meetings, demos and follow-ups. Prepare presentations, agendas and follow-up actions; ensure commitments are tracked to completion. Use approved AI tools and automation to streamline routine administration. Help identify and propose tasks suitable for automation or AI-agent support, and work effectively alongside those agents. Handle customer and commercial data responsibly, in line with their information-security and quality standards (ISO 27001, 9001 and their ISO 42001 commitments) and UK GDPR. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): 2+ years of experience in a sales administration, project coordination or bid assistant role. Self-motivated, independent and results orientated. Highly organised with exceptional time-management skills. Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Diligent, methodical with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

Introduction: Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role will be part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. The Office Manager for Seaeye will be a highly organised and proactive administrator ensuring the smooth functioning of the offices in our T1 & T2 buildings. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, able to multitask, excellent communication skills, capable of maintaining a productive and positive workplace environment. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with travel and accommodation Dealing with external phone calls and forwarding to relevant departments Diary organisation for Managers where necessary and arranging group meetings Event and Social planning including organisational team building activities Standing in for Executive Assistant when required Ensure the office runs smoothly, high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication and safety for staff and visitors. First point of contact for general enquiries Ordering and organising office & kitchen supplies. Positive relationships with suppliers and source new suppliers when needed Ensure the office and kitchen and communal areas are kept presentable, unpacking dishwashers, distributing fruit and maintaining the coffee machines in each building Organising all visitor and new starter SmartID's Overall coordination of conference room bookings. If required, order refreshments/lunch. Ensure conference rooms are tidy at the end of each day General office administration duties including photocopying/scanning when needed Audit office equipment twice yearly and keep the Registers updated Provide back up for the Facilities Manager if he is absent and contractors are on site. Handle all incoming mail and dispatch of outgoing mail/parcels. Provide support, when required, at offsite events Ad hoc support and special projects, when required Skills and Experience: Organisational, IT and Problem-solving skills Proven experience as an office manager or administrative role Flexibility and a 'can do' attitude Proactive and positive attitude Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Time-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills Strong team player with a solution focused approach By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.