EA First

The EA First team are growing and in line with our expansion plans, we're excited to open applications for three proactive recruiters to join us. We're looking for exceptional recruiters who are looking to make the move to an extra-special, unique agency, that can offer: High basic salary Uncapped earning potential with an extremely generous commission structure Career development Autonomy to run your desk how best works for you Hybrid working/flexibility Regular socials and incentives Huge company investment in the latest tech and cutting-edge resources meaning you have the best access to finding the top candidates for your vacancies and the AI tools to make your time as efficient as possible. A uniquely designed "Friends" themed office and a great team! A genuine interest and support with new ideas An integral role in the growth and direction of the business This is a 360 role, so we're looking as a minimum for Consultants who already have recruitment experience and that are used to doing new business development, will be bringing clients with you and managing the recruitment process end to end. If you're more experienced and in a senior role at the moment, we'd love to hear from you and can offer a Director level role for the right candidate. We're open to what area of specialism you recruit in, whether you prefer recruiting for permanent or temporary vacancies (or both) and none of our team are restricted by location, so sky's the limit! This is an exciting opportunity to join, where we're on the cusp of accelerating growth across our offices in Birmingham and Cambridge in particularly. If you're looking for a collaborative environment, with an experienced team of recruiters, who work really hard but have fun too, then reach out for a confidential chat. Location: Girton Hours: Monday-Friday - Full-time Salary: Depending on experience we offer high, market-leading base salaries plus uncapped commission. Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible working, generous annual leave allowance, excellent healthcare benefits, incentives, regular socials and our very special "Friends" themed office, including free drinks and snacks, a games area, a dedicated wellbeing area and free parking. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

We're excited to be recruiting for a proactive Office Administrator to join a brilliant team based on the outskirts of Cambridge. This is a varied role supporting the smooth running of the business across administration, facilities, HR, social media and general office support. If you enjoy being busy, are good at forward thinking and have great attention to detail, we'd like to hear from you! In this evolving role, you'll be covering the following areas: Administration Managing day-to-day administration, systems and records Handling calls, post, visitors and general office queries Basic HR duties, including maintaining employee records, tracking holidays, sickness and new starter inductions Facilities Opening and securing the office and maintaining a tidy working environment Managing office supplies, cleaning, maintenance and external contractors Supporting general office organisation, including shredding and archiving Finance & Employee Support Raising invoices and assisting with general finance administration Credit control Health & Safety Maintaining Health & Safety records and risk assessments Coordinating required checks, including fire safety, PAT testing and First Aid Inductions and training Marketing Supporting marketing activity, including social media and advertising And more! We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident managing a varied workload. You'll have good attention to detail, strong IT skills and a professional, friendly approach. Ideally, you'll have worked in a similar administrative role, however training is available. You'll have strong IT skills including MS Office along with being confident talking to people over the phone and in person. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm & Friday 8am-4:30pm Salary: Negotiable Benefits: 21 days annual leave, generous pension contribution, life assurance and free parking. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

I'm working exclusively with a major global organisation to recruit a Global IT Category Manager specialising in IT Procurement. This is a newly created position with a genuinely global remit. Based out of the Liverpool office, you will act as the senior IT procurement contact for European stakeholders while reporting into the Global Director of IT Procurement in the US. The organisation is bringing together its global technology suppliers, contracts and procurement processes. You will play a key role in shaping that journey-supporting European stakeholders, leading complex sourcing projects and identifying opportunities to consolidate regional and global supplier agreements. As Global IT Category Manager you will influence approximately 50m of technology spend, with an initial focus on IT infrastructure, technology services and cybersecurity. Key responsibilities: Lead complex global and European IT sourcing initiatives. Develop and execute category strategies across infrastructure, IT services, cybersecurity, software, SaaS and cloud. Negotiate high-value agreements with major global technology suppliers. Review regional requirements and determine whether they should be managed locally or incorporated into global agreements. Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimisation and contract rationalisation. Manage contract renewals, RFPs and strategic supplier negotiations. Partner with IT, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Finance and Legal stakeholders across multiple countries. Support the development of a consistent global IT procurement operating model. Monitor supplier performance, contractual risk, savings and cost avoidance. As Global IT Category Manager you will have the following experience: At least six to eight years' experience specifically within IT or technology procurement. Strong experience across infrastructure, IT services and/or cybersecurity. A track record of leading complex, high-value sourcing and contract negotiations. Experience working with major enterprise technology suppliers such as Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, SAP, Cisco, Dell or similar. Previous responsibility for global, EMEA or multinational procurement projects. Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of software licensing, SaaS, cloud and managed-service agreements. Comfortable influencing senior technology stakeholders and working across different cultures and legal entities. Proactive, self-sufficient and comfortable operating within a geographically dispersed global team. Be based within commutable distance to the Liverpool office. Sector experience is not important. The priority is finding someone with deep IT procurement expertise who can hit the ground running, bring fresh ideas and help shape a developing global function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT procurement professional who wants greater international exposure, significant category responsibility and the chance to make a visible impact within a major global organisation. 85,000 - 95,000 + competitive benefits package Hybrid role based out of Liverpool. Expectation to be in the office 2 days a week. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Are you a proactive, dynamic and driven Marketing Executive looking for a role where you can manage digital channels, take the lead with content creation and measure outcomes? This role is ideal if you're looking for that next step in your marketing career and have a solid understanding of marketing campaigns and digital marketing. While experience with HubSpot is a bonus, it is not essential. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, primarily focusing on lead generation and brand development. In this varied role, you'll be: Drafting and editing copy for the website, social media, email campaigns, product pages, and sales collateral. Provide support for the delivery of B2B marketing campaigns, across email, digital, social, and content channels also including industry events, partner events, roundtables, and webinars. Provide support for SEO and SEM activity through optimising content, keywords, and campaigns. Grow social media presence. Develop and publish client case studies, testimonials, and success stories to strengthen sales collateral and demonstrate proof of value, including the use of videos. Provide support for the Marketing Manager for campaign activity in HubSpot. Create high-quality marketing assets using Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign) including Linkedin posts/Ads, event collateral and pitch documents. Provide support for industry events, market and competitor awareness, maintaining of brand collateral and templates as well as creation of supporting materials for the sales team. Provide support for webinar and roundtable delivery, including scheduling of events, liaison with speakers and delegates, support for event set up, associated collateral and delegate follow up. And more! If you're passionate about marketing, have high attention to detail and are super organised, we'd love to hear from you. You'll need to have some B2B marketing and events planning experience, along with ideally a marketing degree. Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a values driven business that are offering a competitive salary, benefits, flexibility and hybrid working. Location: Hybrid Working - minimum of 2 days per week in London office Hours: Monday-Friday - Full time Salary: Negotiable Benefits: Pension, Perkbox, 25 days annual leave, Health & Wellbeing benefits, sponsorship for professional qualifications, enhanced maternity and paternity pay for qualifying employees, length of service awards, social events and more. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent 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 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoys building strong relationships with customers while supporting sales activity. As a Customer Service Co-Ordinator, you will act as a key point of contact for customers, ensuring a seamless and professional experience from initial enquiry through to order completion. You will play a vital role in supporting sales, managing customer interactions, and contributing to a high-performing team environment. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for customers via phone and email Understand customer needs and deliver outstanding service and sales support Build and maintain strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business Work towards individual and team sales targets Support lead follow-ups and proactive sales activity Collaborate with colleagues and management to maintain high service standards Accurately manage customer data using internal systems Handle confidential and financial information with professionalism Contribute positively to a fast-paced, energetic team environment My client is looking for a confident, organised and commercially aware individual with a passion for customer service and sales. Essential Skills & Experience: Positive, proactive attitude with a strong motivation to succeed in sales Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions Proven ability to meet and exceed targets Calm and professional under pressure Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel Experience using databases and CRM/CMS systems Salary up to 28,000 Full-time, permanent opportunity Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to develop both customer service and sales skills Office-based role in Newmarket EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

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.

Are you an Electrical Estimator with experience of using Trimble? We're pleased to share details of this excellent opportunity for an Electrical Estimator to join a busy and growing business, based near Cambridge. If you're used to working on high value projects and several concurrent tenders, always ensuring deadlines are met, along with experience of site installation and have enough electrical knowledge to assess working times and materials to complete all types of project tenders - we'd love to hear from you! In this varied role, you'll be doing: Identifying new opportunities to grow the business and generating new tender enquiries Maintain the customer and sub-contractor database Review initial enquiry documentation Provide estimation documents and prepare estimate filing both electronically and in paper form Send out, track and receive specialist subcontract package enquiries Production of detailed quotations considering material and labour resource Negotiate costs, discount structures and purchasing quotations with suppliers & sub-contractors prior to tender stage Recording all new enquiries in the database Customer communication throughout the tender process Supervising one member of the team Carry out Value Engineering on project tenders Customer visits You must have electrical estimating experience along with experience using Trimble. In addition, business development/client generation experience would be ideal. You'll be confident using your initiative and working in an organised and efficient way, along with good communication and negotiation skills. You'll also need good IT skills particularly with Microsoft Excel. On offer is a very competitive salary, good benefits, free parking and the opportunity to join a growing business where there's opportunity for the role to evolve, over time. Location: Near Cambridge Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm Salary: Very competitive salary on offer Benefits: 24 days annual leave, Pension & Private Healthcare. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.