Are you looking for a role where you can help develop and shape, the people and culture of a rapidly growing business that's making waves in the industry? This is a rare opportunity for an HR manager to join an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation on a part time basis, working 22.5 hours per week, based on site at their office in Cambridge. With the business experiencing significant growth, they are looking for a dynamic and self-starting HR Manager to operate in a standalone capacity, taking ownership and developing the HR function. You'll be the go-to person for all things HR, establishing best practices and fostering a thriving environment as they continue their exciting growth journey. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll be able to make a significant impact, drive strategic HR initiatives and contribute directly to business objectives. This role is full of variety, including: Developing the HR function Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment Develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent Update HR policies and processes Maintain HR records Design and Deliver Learning & Development Provide Strategic and Tactical HR Support We're looking for a proactive HR Generalist/Manager who's CIPD qualified (ideally to Level 5), who can be a champion of employee wellbeing and engagement projects and that's used to working in a standalone capacity, leading employee relations cases confidently. A strong understanding of UK employment law and best practices is essential, along with excellent communication, influencing, and organisational skills. Experience within a start-up/early-stage business would be useful. Location: Cambridge Hours: 3 days per week / 22.5 hours per week Salary: Excellent salary on offer Benefits Pension 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata) Private Medical insurance Life x salary EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Jun 14, 2025
Full time
Are you looking for a role where you can help develop and shape, the people and culture of a rapidly growing business that's making waves in the industry? This is a rare opportunity for an HR manager to join an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation on a part time basis, working 22.5 hours per week, based on site at their office in Cambridge. With the business experiencing significant growth, they are looking for a dynamic and self-starting HR Manager to operate in a standalone capacity, taking ownership and developing the HR function. You'll be the go-to person for all things HR, establishing best practices and fostering a thriving environment as they continue their exciting growth journey. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll be able to make a significant impact, drive strategic HR initiatives and contribute directly to business objectives. This role is full of variety, including: Developing the HR function Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment Develop and execute recruitment and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent Update HR policies and processes Maintain HR records Design and Deliver Learning & Development Provide Strategic and Tactical HR Support We're looking for a proactive HR Generalist/Manager who's CIPD qualified (ideally to Level 5), who can be a champion of employee wellbeing and engagement projects and that's used to working in a standalone capacity, leading employee relations cases confidently. A strong understanding of UK employment law and best practices is essential, along with excellent communication, influencing, and organisational skills. Experience within a start-up/early-stage business would be useful. Location: Cambridge Hours: 3 days per week / 22.5 hours per week Salary: Excellent salary on offer Benefits Pension 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata) Private Medical insurance Life x salary EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Looking for a new legal counsel role which includes M&A? This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal on a variety of interesting projects where you'll be providing an effective and efficient legal support function to the business and its customers. As Corporate Legal Counsel you'll provide robust advice and representation, assist with mergers and acquisitions, have a good understanding of company law and be able to draft and negotiate a full suite of first class, clear, concise and appropriately balanced contractual documents. This includes documents such as disclosure letters, loan agreements, security documents and ad-hoc pieces of work including insolvency and pre-action litigation issues. The key areas of the role include: Provide advice to the board and wider business in relation to mergers and acquisitions, finance and associated company and commercial law Support with negotiating with external parties Ensuring risks are appropriately managed Conduct or contribute to meetings - advising colleagues with regard to commercial and legal risk, new legal issues that may arise and ensuring they understand the duties and responsibilities set out in agreements Provide regular and bespoke reports to the Head of Legal and others, in respect of legal and contractual lessons learned and identifying ways to avoid similar issues arising in the future We're ideally looking for around 5 years PQE, or the equivalent in experience. This role is one where you'll be a trusted advisor, collaborative and someone who can build rapport and develop effective relationships. Prioritising and managing multiple workstreams is important along with experience in creating the relevant suite of contractual and working document templates as well as negotiating small, medium and multi-million pound contracts and contract variations in the B2B finance space ideally. Overall this is a great opportunity to work closely with, and learn from, the Head of Legal, in this Corporate Legal Counsel position which is offering hybrid working, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. Location: Near Ely, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available) Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum + competitive benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Jun 10, 2025
Full time
Looking for a new legal counsel role which includes M&A? This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Head of Legal on a variety of interesting projects where you'll be providing an effective and efficient legal support function to the business and its customers. As Corporate Legal Counsel you'll provide robust advice and representation, assist with mergers and acquisitions, have a good understanding of company law and be able to draft and negotiate a full suite of first class, clear, concise and appropriately balanced contractual documents. This includes documents such as disclosure letters, loan agreements, security documents and ad-hoc pieces of work including insolvency and pre-action litigation issues. The key areas of the role include: Provide advice to the board and wider business in relation to mergers and acquisitions, finance and associated company and commercial law Support with negotiating with external parties Ensuring risks are appropriately managed Conduct or contribute to meetings - advising colleagues with regard to commercial and legal risk, new legal issues that may arise and ensuring they understand the duties and responsibilities set out in agreements Provide regular and bespoke reports to the Head of Legal and others, in respect of legal and contractual lessons learned and identifying ways to avoid similar issues arising in the future We're ideally looking for around 5 years PQE, or the equivalent in experience. This role is one where you'll be a trusted advisor, collaborative and someone who can build rapport and develop effective relationships. Prioritising and managing multiple workstreams is important along with experience in creating the relevant suite of contractual and working document templates as well as negotiating small, medium and multi-million pound contracts and contract variations in the B2B finance space ideally. Overall this is a great opportunity to work closely with, and learn from, the Head of Legal, in this Corporate Legal Counsel position which is offering hybrid working, along with a competitive salary and benefits package. Location: Near Ely, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available) Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Salary: Up to 70,000 per annum + competitive benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
My client are looking for a detail orientated, highly organised Office Manager to join their team within Oxfordshire. My client are a rapidly growing 3PL business based in Oxfordshire, that through their continued growth have created a fantastic opportunity for a Office Manager to join their team. The key responsibilities of the Office manager that will be based out of their site in Oxfordshire, will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following: Oversee all administrative support for warehouse operations including documentation, reporting, supplier coordination. Manage staff records, scheduling, onboarding, training tracking, and ensure workforce certifications and compliance are up to date. Assist with budget tracking, cost monitoring, audits, and ensure all compliance and health & safety documentation is maintained. Support inventory accuracy through stock audits, data entry in WMS, and reporting on inbound/outbound stock and discrepancies. Act as the key liaison between warehouse teams, internal departments, and external partners, ensuring clear and timely communication. Manage ticketing systems, office procurement, supplies, correspondence, and performance metrics to support warehouse efficiency. The successful candidate of the Office Manager role with my client will have the following skill set, experience and attributes: Experience in office administration or management, preferably in a fast-paced setting. Confident handling compliance, reporting, and daily administrative tasks with accuracy. Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with warehouse or inventory systems. Highly organised and capable of juggling multiple priorities effectively. Strong eye for detail, especially when working with large volumes of information. Clear communicator with the ability to work across teams and departments. A solid understanding of logistics or warehouse processes is a plus. Competitive salary Monday - Friday Additional company Benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Jun 09, 2025
Full time
My client are looking for a detail orientated, highly organised Office Manager to join their team within Oxfordshire. My client are a rapidly growing 3PL business based in Oxfordshire, that through their continued growth have created a fantastic opportunity for a Office Manager to join their team. The key responsibilities of the Office manager that will be based out of their site in Oxfordshire, will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following: Oversee all administrative support for warehouse operations including documentation, reporting, supplier coordination. Manage staff records, scheduling, onboarding, training tracking, and ensure workforce certifications and compliance are up to date. Assist with budget tracking, cost monitoring, audits, and ensure all compliance and health & safety documentation is maintained. Support inventory accuracy through stock audits, data entry in WMS, and reporting on inbound/outbound stock and discrepancies. Act as the key liaison between warehouse teams, internal departments, and external partners, ensuring clear and timely communication. Manage ticketing systems, office procurement, supplies, correspondence, and performance metrics to support warehouse efficiency. The successful candidate of the Office Manager role with my client will have the following skill set, experience and attributes: Experience in office administration or management, preferably in a fast-paced setting. Confident handling compliance, reporting, and daily administrative tasks with accuracy. Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with warehouse or inventory systems. Highly organised and capable of juggling multiple priorities effectively. Strong eye for detail, especially when working with large volumes of information. Clear communicator with the ability to work across teams and departments. A solid understanding of logistics or warehouse processes is a plus. Competitive salary Monday - Friday Additional company Benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Looking for a role which combines managing the implementation and maintenance of ISO certifications and being responsible for all the company's IT infrastructure and management? This varied role will include managing the ISO 9001 certification as well as the Internal IT and IT Cybersecurity. It may also lead into environmental standards implementation and management. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires interaction with various teams, including engineering, manufacturing, installation, external consultants, and certification bodies. You'll be responsible for the following key areas: IT & Compliance Management including: - ISO 9001 management - Implementation of ISO 27001 or similar Cybersecurity Certification - Possible implementation of ISO 14001 - Equipment calibration and certification - Customer specific Cybersecurity and quality compliance Reporting & Documentation including creating process documentation and audit management Continuous Improvement including process optimisation For the IT part of the role you'll be working alongside their outsourced IT provider. You'll have experience of working in a combined IT and compliance role with technical expertise and knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001 and 27001). Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and having strong organisational and time management skills is important. If you're a problem solver, strong communicator and have high attention to detail - we'd like to hear from you. If you've worked in fast-paced, rapidly scaling company this would be beneficial. Location: Cambridge Hours: Monday-Friday - Full time Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Jun 02, 2025
Full time
Looking for a role which combines managing the implementation and maintenance of ISO certifications and being responsible for all the company's IT infrastructure and management? This varied role will include managing the ISO 9001 certification as well as the Internal IT and IT Cybersecurity. It may also lead into environmental standards implementation and management. This is a highly cross-functional role that requires interaction with various teams, including engineering, manufacturing, installation, external consultants, and certification bodies. You'll be responsible for the following key areas: IT & Compliance Management including: - ISO 9001 management - Implementation of ISO 27001 or similar Cybersecurity Certification - Possible implementation of ISO 14001 - Equipment calibration and certification - Customer specific Cybersecurity and quality compliance Reporting & Documentation including creating process documentation and audit management Continuous Improvement including process optimisation For the IT part of the role you'll be working alongside their outsourced IT provider. You'll have experience of working in a combined IT and compliance role with technical expertise and knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001 and 27001). Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and having strong organisational and time management skills is important. If you're a problem solver, strong communicator and have high attention to detail - we'd like to hear from you. If you've worked in fast-paced, rapidly scaling company this would be beneficial. Location: Cambridge Hours: Monday-Friday - Full time Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
We are currently recruiting for a Payments Processing Associate to join a dynamic and growing team in Cambridge. Are you a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in payments or back-office operations within the financial sector? Are you detail-oriented, personable and confident? This Payments Processing Associate role is available on a 6-month fixed term contract offering an immediate start. In this busy and varied role, you'll be opening, processing, and funding accounts on behalf of clients, including: Checking high-value transactions Recording confirmations of payments on their system Transferring funds between bank accounts Confirming to internal teams on all payments executed daily Performing daily reconciliation processes Communicating with banking partners regarding account openings and the execution of payments to and from them Work with the companies banking partners to update products on their platform, including: Daily product upload to our platform for certain banks Creating new products on our platform when there are new offerings Communicating with banking partners on bespoke rates and products for high-value clients You'll be using the clients systems and processes every day and they're always looking to improve these. They will want to hear your ideas and feedback on: Making payment processes more efficient Making processes easier for clients Making the technology interface more user-friendly Your role will be vital in servicing new and existing clients and your team's work will directly impact the client experience. We're looking for someone who: Has strong analytical skills Has excellent knowledge of MS Excel Is able to work without supervision Has accuracy and excellent attention to detail Has excellent numeracy skills Has a financial or economic background or education Location: Hybrid working pattern in Cambridge office, 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy.
Mar 09, 2025
Seasonal
We are currently recruiting for a Payments Processing Associate to join a dynamic and growing team in Cambridge. Are you a highly motivated individual with a keen interest in payments or back-office operations within the financial sector? Are you detail-oriented, personable and confident? This Payments Processing Associate role is available on a 6-month fixed term contract offering an immediate start. In this busy and varied role, you'll be opening, processing, and funding accounts on behalf of clients, including: Checking high-value transactions Recording confirmations of payments on their system Transferring funds between bank accounts Confirming to internal teams on all payments executed daily Performing daily reconciliation processes Communicating with banking partners regarding account openings and the execution of payments to and from them Work with the companies banking partners to update products on their platform, including: Daily product upload to our platform for certain banks Creating new products on our platform when there are new offerings Communicating with banking partners on bespoke rates and products for high-value clients You'll be using the clients systems and processes every day and they're always looking to improve these. They will want to hear your ideas and feedback on: Making payment processes more efficient Making processes easier for clients Making the technology interface more user-friendly Your role will be vital in servicing new and existing clients and your team's work will directly impact the client experience. We're looking for someone who: Has strong analytical skills Has excellent knowledge of MS Excel Is able to work without supervision Has accuracy and excellent attention to detail Has excellent numeracy skills Has a financial or economic background or education Location: Hybrid working pattern in Cambridge office, 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm Salary: Negotiable EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy.
Are you a sales superstar looking for a new role to over-achieve in? We want to hear from you if you're:- Brilliant at winning new business A confident cold caller Happy to take on the challenge of winning back business from lapsed accounts Keen to develop existing accounts to their full potential Resilient You'll be good at being proactive, keeping yourself busy and be motivated by the opportunity to earn uncapped commission as well as a competitive base salary. You will be able to demonstrate a successful sales track record as well as being forward thinking, with new ideas and sales strategies to drive the business forward. FMCG sales experience would be beneficial, but not essential. Full training provided on sector and systems. Lots of opportunity to develop within the company too! Location: Littleport Hours: Monday-Friday- Full time with flexibility around start and finish times Salary: Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Are you a sales superstar looking for a new role to over-achieve in? We want to hear from you if you're:- Brilliant at winning new business A confident cold caller Happy to take on the challenge of winning back business from lapsed accounts Keen to develop existing accounts to their full potential Resilient You'll be good at being proactive, keeping yourself busy and be motivated by the opportunity to earn uncapped commission as well as a competitive base salary. You will be able to demonstrate a successful sales track record as well as being forward thinking, with new ideas and sales strategies to drive the business forward. FMCG sales experience would be beneficial, but not essential. Full training provided on sector and systems. Lots of opportunity to develop within the company too! Location: Littleport Hours: Monday-Friday- Full time with flexibility around start and finish times Salary: Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Are you passionate about quality and customer experience? Do you thrive in a fast-growing, innovative software environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! My client is an ambitious, scale-up software company in the heart of Cambridge, looking for a Quality & Customer Support Team Lead to drive excellence across their product quality and customer support functions. As the Quality & Customer Support Team Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring their products meet the highest standards while building strong customer relationships. You will: Lead and develop the quality and customer support team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement. Oversee quality processes , ensuring robust testing and validation to maintain product excellence. Drive outstanding customer support , ensuring customer issues are triaged, resolved efficiently, and communicated effectively. Collaborate across the organisation , working closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to enhance quality and customer experience. Strong background in quality assurance , ideally in a software environment. A passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience . At least two years' experience in a technical leadership role , with proven ability to develop teams. Strong understanding of software development and the ability to work closely with engineering teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset. Exciting scale-up environment - be part of a fast-growing, innovative business. Competitive salary - up to 80,000 . Hybrid working - flexibility to balance office and remote work. Make an impact - shape the future of quality and customer support in a cutting-edge software company. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
Feb 04, 2025
Full time
Are you passionate about quality and customer experience? Do you thrive in a fast-growing, innovative software environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! My client is an ambitious, scale-up software company in the heart of Cambridge, looking for a Quality & Customer Support Team Lead to drive excellence across their product quality and customer support functions. As the Quality & Customer Support Team Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring their products meet the highest standards while building strong customer relationships. You will: Lead and develop the quality and customer support team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement. Oversee quality processes , ensuring robust testing and validation to maintain product excellence. Drive outstanding customer support , ensuring customer issues are triaged, resolved efficiently, and communicated effectively. Collaborate across the organisation , working closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to enhance quality and customer experience. Strong background in quality assurance , ideally in a software environment. A passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience . At least two years' experience in a technical leadership role , with proven ability to develop teams. Strong understanding of software development and the ability to work closely with engineering teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset. Exciting scale-up environment - be part of a fast-growing, innovative business. Competitive salary - up to 80,000 . Hybrid working - flexibility to balance office and remote work. Make an impact - shape the future of quality and customer support in a cutting-edge software company. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
