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27/10/2025

Legal Secretary
Southend
£25,000 - £30,000

Would you like to work for a well-regarded law firm in Southend-on-Sea?

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary with Commercial Conveyancing experience this opportunity is not to be missed!

Legal Secretary Benefits
Holiday
Pension
Eye tests
Training and support
Career development opportunities
A great working environment
Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5.30 pm, with one hour for lunch.

Legal Secretary Responsibilities
Work within an established, busy, growing commercial conveyancing department.
Comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the commercial conveyancing team.
Smooth handling of commercial property transactions.
Handling confidential documentation with discretion.
Managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Legal Secretary Requirements
Legal Secretary experience, within Commercial Conveyancing.
To live within a short distance of Southend-on-Sea.
Accurate typing skills.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook Email.
Knowledge of legal case management software is beneficial.
Knowledge of conveyancing-specific software would be beneficial

Apply now, by sending your cv to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk we look forward to hearing from you.

17/10/2025

HOT NEW JOB!!!

Administrator
Braintree

We have a new opportunity available for a Property Development Administrator, based in Braintree, offering a salary of £26-28,000 plus benefits depending on level of experience.

Your benefits will include…
Free onsite car parking.
Workplace pension.
20 days holiday, plus bank holiday, plus up to 2 weeks additional holiday for the Christmas shutdown period!
Free tea and coffee.
Free eye tests.
Regular training.
The opportunity to work in a thriving property development company.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Reward and recognition.
Opportunities for career growth.

You will be working for a leading property development company, who have offices in Braintree and in London. They specialise in high quality developments and providing exceptional service to their clients and investors.

The working hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am-6pm and Fridays, 10am-5pm. There may be some rare occasions you may be required to travel to their Canary Wharf office, but this will be extremely ad hoc and expenses will be covered. This is a full-time office-based position.

Due to growth, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Property Development Administrator to join their team and support the smooth running of their operations.

You will be responsible for processing applications, managing client and investor documentation, and acting as a key point of contact for communication.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will process property-related applications, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and verify identification and other documents, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements which includes uploading documentation and information onto internal systems in an accurate and timely manner.

In addition, you will be liaising with clients, answering queries professionally via phone and email. You will also be required to book overseas travel arrangements, arranging lunch meetings, book meeting rooms and arrange client gifts. Also you will be required to follow up with clients to ensure all required documents are submitted and deadlines are met.

This role also includes general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, data entry, maintaining and updating internal records to ensure accuracy. You will provide ad hoc support to the team, including assisting with property-related projects as needed.

To be considered for this opportunity, the ideal candidate will have…
Your own transport due to remote location.
Previous administrative experience at least 18 months
Experience using Salesforce
Experience in the property sector, is desirable but not essential.
Strong customer service skills with experience in liaising with customers over the telephone.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to learn new systems.
Knowledge of the Salesforce database would be beneficial, although this is not essential.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Professional and confident communicator with excellent telephone and email etiquette.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under pressure.
A proactive and positive team player with a strong work ethic.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most up-to-date CV to shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk or call us on 01245 506269 for more information.

09/10/2025

Order Processor
Heybridge, Maldon, Essex (CM9 4LL)
£23,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
Manufacturing Industry

Order Processor Responsibilities
Accurately enter and manage customer orders.
Verify product configurations, sizes, colours, and materials.
Communicate with sales reps and customers to resolve any discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with manufacturer requirements and building codes.
Submit orders to vendors and track delivery schedules.
Maintain order documentation and coordinate with shipping/receiving teams.

Order Processor Requirements
To live within a reasonable distance of Maldon, car drivers preferred.
1–3 years’ experience in order processing or inside sales (preferably with a manufacturer or within building materials).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to read product specs and construction documents.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm in an office.
Friendly and approachable.
Confident to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Rare weekend availability may be required to support busy periods.

Order Processor Benefits
Holiday
Pension
Eye care vouchers
Free car parking
Training and ongoing support
Great friendly work environment

Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you!

09/10/2025

HOT NEW JOB!!!

Property Administrator
Braintree

We have a new opportunity available for a Property Development Administrator, based in Braintree, offering a salary of £26-28,000 plus benefits.

Your benefits will include…
Free onsite car parking.
Workplace pension.
20 days holiday, plus bank holiday, plus up to 2 weeks additional holiday for the Christmas shutdown period!
Free tea and coffee.
Free eye tests.
Regular training.
The opportunity to work in a thriving property development company.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Reward and recognition.
Opportunities for career growth.

You will be working for a leading property development company, who have offices in Braintree and in London. They specialise in high quality developments and providing exceptional service to their clients and investors. The working hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am-6pm and Fridays, 10am-5pm. There may be some rare occasions you may be required to travel to their Canary Wharf office, but this will be extremely ad hoc and expenses will be covered. This is a full-time office-based position.

Due to growth, they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Property Development Administrator to join their team and support the smooth running of their operations. You will be responsible for processing applications, managing client and investor documentation, and acting as a key point of contact for communication. This role requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will process property-related applications, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and verify identification and other documents, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements which includes uploading documentation and information onto internal systems in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, you will be liaising with clients, answering queries professionally via phone and email. You will also be required to book overseas travel arrangements, arranging lunch meetings, book meeting rooms and arrange client gifts. Also you will be required to follow up with clients to ensure all required documents are submitted and deadlines are met. This role also includes general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, data entry, maintaining and updating internal records to ensure accuracy. You will provide ad hoc support to the team, including assisting with property-related projects as needed.

To be considered for this opportunity, the ideal candidate will have…
Your own transport due to remote location.
Previous administrative experience at least 18 months
Experience using Salesforce
Experience in the property sector, is desirable but not essential.
Strong customer service skills with experience in liaising with customers over the telephone.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to learn new systems.
Knowledge of the Salesforce database would be beneficial, although this is not essential.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
Professional and confident communicator with excellent telephone and email etiquette.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under pressure.
A proactive and positive team player with a strong work ethic.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most up-to-date CV to shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk or call us on 01245 506269 for more information.

23/09/2025

🚨 HOT JOB ALERT 🚨

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator
Braintree (CM7)
Property Development / Groundworks / Construction Industry
Up to £80,000 depending on experience, with wriggle room for the right person.

Would you like to work for an extremely impressive Property Development company where the founder is recognised by Forbes? If yes, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!

Benefits
Company pension
Clear career progression and mentorship
Exposure to innovative, high-impact projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Reward recognition
Free on-site car parking
Free tea and coffee
Regular training and professional development opportunities
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus up to 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas
Fri 19th Dec to Mon 4th of Jan paid Christmas shutdown 2025

Duties
To be highly motivated joining a growing commercial team.
Strong team player.
Managing and controlling budgets, estimating work, lifecycle cost management, and final accounting.
Working across two companies under one group within Property Development and Groundworks, which are expanding beyond the core focus in telecoms.
Responsible for creating new schedules of rates and applying existing ones to produce accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, primarily within the groundworks sector and other related areas of construction.
Preparation of cost estimates and tender documents.
Support procurement processes and subcontractor appointment.
Monitor project costs and prepare regular financial reports.
Valuing completed work, arranging payments, and supplier communication.
Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify variations.
Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and contracts.
Identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering.

Requirements
Your own transport due to the office location.
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator or similar.
Experience in construction cost management role.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Familiarity with construction contracts (JCT, NEC 3/4)
Proficiency in MS Excel and measurement software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX).
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Confident communicator and proactive self-starter.
Someone with a desire to progress their career within a growing business.
Ability to be full-time, office-based, with occasional travel to sites
Ability to work Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.
Desirable - Not Essential
Take-off experience.
Previous experience in residential or mixed-use developments.
Groundworks estimating experience.
Quantity Surveying Degree / HND.
Experience taking projects from tendering through to final accounts.

If you wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to Shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

16/09/2025

Accounts & Administrative Assistant
Witham (CM8)
Up to £30,000

Are you looking for an Accounts role with variety?
Do you want to work in Witham with free on-site car parking?
If yes, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!
Benefits
Pension
On-site free car parking
Holiday entitlement increases with length of employment, up to 33 days.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
A great work environment, working for a rapidly growing manufacturer, with existing prospects.

Duties
Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office by providing essential administrative and accounting support.
Carry out bookkeeping duties in Sage 50.
Raising sales invoices.
Processing purchase invoices, matching to purchase orders and arranging payment within terms.
VAT Returns and reconciliations.
Bank reconciliations.
Monitor debtors / send monthly statements.
Management of multiple email accounts.
Manage electronic filing systems, ensuring information is organised and readily available.
Manage incoming telephone enquiries in a polite and professional manner.
Collaborate with the sales and production teams, providing administrative support where required.
Organise overseas and domestic shipping.

Requirements
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Administration role.
Proficient in Sage 50 Professional, ideally around two years of experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook Email.
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
A strong team player who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

If you wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to Shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk or call us on 01245 506269 for further information.

16/09/2025

Premises Officer
£28-30,000
📍 Ipswich, Chelmsford, Cambridge or Norwich
🕒 Full-time | Permanent
💼 Professional Services | Multi-site Facilities Role

We’re working with a leading UK law firm to recruit an experienced Premises Officer to join their established Business Services team. With offices across the South and East of England, the firm has a strong reputation for service excellence and a collaborative, people-focused culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of facilities operations across several key office locations and play a hands-on role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the workplace environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Estates Manager, the Premises Officer will support the delivery of building services, maintenance, compliance, and facilities operations across multiple offices.

You’ll work closely with staff, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure the estate is safe, compliant, and well-maintained, providing a responsive, high-quality service that meets all contractual SLAs and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain buildings in line with maintenance schedules, legal compliance, and internal policies.
• Es**rt contractors across hard and soft service disciplines.
• Oversee and ensure health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Support front of house, post room, and reprographics functions when required.
• Complete deliveries and collections between key sites using the company van (primarily Norwich, Ipswich, and Cambridge).
• Assist with records management support.
• Work closely with the Operations team and provide cover for Senior Estates Officers during absences.

About You

We’re looking for someone with strong facilities management experience across hard and soft services. You’ll be well-organised, proactive, and capable of managing a broad remit across multiple sites.

Essential:
• Experience in facilities or premises management (hard & soft services)
• M&E knowledge and hands-on maintenance capability
• Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills
• IT literate, MS Office, email, and databases
• Full UK driving licence – as frequent travel is required

Desirable:
• Health & Safety training (IOSH, etc.)
• Fire Marshall or First Aid qualification
• Experience in professional services environments

What’s on Offer

This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking, supportive team with plenty of variety in your day to day role.

In return, you’ll benefit from:
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Generous pension (5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance & permanent health insurance
• Staff bonus & profit share scheme
• Paid volunteering/CSR day
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Electric car scheme & subsidised gym membership
• Agile/hybrid working
• “Dress for Your Day” policy

Interested?

If you’re an experienced facilities professional looking for your next challenge in a reputable, multi-site business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your most up to date cv to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk or get in touch for more details.

04/09/2025

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Braintree CM7 2YN
Property Development / Groundworks / Construction Industry
£29,000 to £40,000 with some wriggle room depending on your experience

Do you have construction cost management experience and want to progress to an Assistant Quantity Surveyor?

Would you like to work for an extremely impressive Property Development company where the founder is recognised by Forbes?

If yes, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Benefits
Company pension
Clear career progression and mentorship
Exposure to innovative, high-impact projects
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Reward recognition
Free on-site car parking
Free tea and coffee
Regular training and professional development opportunities
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus up to 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas
Fri 19th Dec to Mon 4th of Jan paid Christmas shutdown 2025

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Duties
To be highly motivated joining a growing commercial team.
Strong team player reporting into the Quantity Surveyor.
Supporting your QS in managing and controlling budgets, estimating work, lifecycle cost management, and final accounting.
Working across two companies under one group within Property Development and Groundworks, which are expanding beyond the core focus in telecoms.
Responsible for creating new schedules of rates and applying existing ones to produce accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, primarily within the groundworks sector and other related areas of construction.
Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender documents.
Support procurement processes and subcontractor appointment.
Monitor project costs and prepare regular financial reports.
Assist in valuing completed work, arranging payments, and supplier communication.
Conduct site visits to assess progress and verify variations.
Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.
Help maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and contracts.
Provide support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and value engineering.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Requirements
Your own transport due to the office location.
Experience in a construction cost management role, or a quantity surveying role.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Familiarity with construction contracts (JCT, NEC 3/4)
Proficiency in MS Excel and measurement software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX).
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Confident communicator and proactive self-starter.
Someone with a desire to progress their career with a growing business.
Ability to be full-time, office-based, with occasional travel to sites
Ability to work Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Desirable - Not Essential
Take-off experience.
Previous experience in residential or mixed-use developments.
Groundworks estimating experience.
Quantity Surveying Degree / HND.
Experience taking projects from tendering through to final accounts.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most up to date cv to shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

02/09/2025

Position: Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance / Accounts
Location: Braintree, Essex (CM7)
Salary: Up to £45,000 with some wriggle room for the right person

Would you like to work as an Assistant Accountant for an extremely impressive Property Development company, where the founder is recognised by Forbes?

If yes, this opportunity is what you have been looking for!

Assistant Accountant Benefits
Company pension
Clear career progression
Reward recognition
Free on-site car parking
Free tea and coffee
Regular training and professional development opportunities
20 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus up to 2 weeks additional leave at Christmas
Fri 19th Dec to Mon 4th of Jan paid Christmas shutdown 2025
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm, or 8.30 am to 4.30 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, whichever is best for you.

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities
Providing support to the accounting function for several companies.
Performing daily accounting tasks.
Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
Raising sales invoices.
CIS returns and reviewing of sales invoices to ensure correct CIS analysis.
Inter-company transaction review and analysis.
Accounts to Trial Balance stage.
VAT Returns.
Creating and maintaining Excel Spreadsheets.
Supervising the Purchase Ledger.
Talking to suppliers and arranging payments.

Assistant Accountant Requirements
Your own transport due to the office location.
2 years+ working experience with Purchase Ledger.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with Xero, or Sage with ability to learn Xero.
Experience using Salesforce would be beneficial, although not essential.
CIS experience is preferred, but not essential.
An accounting qualification, or studying towards this is preferred, but not essential.
Eager, with a positive can-do attitude.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and spoken English.
Flexible and adaptable.
Can work independently, as well as in a team.

Apply now, by sending your most recent CV to shelley.horne@firstityrecruitment.co.uk we look forward to hearing from you.

28/08/2025

HOT JOB ALERT

Customer Service Administrator
Location: Chelmsford, UK

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Customer Service Administrator to join our clients team based in Chelmsford. You’ll be the first point of contact for customer enquiries, manage their shared inbox and CRM, and provide day-to-day support to their Key Account Managers. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Inbox management: Monitor and respond to customer enquiries, ensuring a professional response within service level targets.
CRM updates: Keep all records accurate and up to date, logging interactions, next actions, and customer feedback.
Quote follow-ups: Track and follow up quotations, ensuring responses are timely and recorded.
KAM support: Provide administrative support such as preparing documents, checking deliveries, and updating order details.
Customer calls: Make daily outbound calls to progress enquiries, gather feedback, or provide updates.
Escalation & communication: Flag urgent or complex issues to colleagues quickly and clearly.

About You

Previous experience in a customer service or administrative role
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (or similar tools)
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
In return, you’ll receive:

A very attractive salary of £26,000 – £28,000 (DOE)
Free onsite parking
Company pension scheme
28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off each year
An additional 3 days of annual leave after completing two years of service
A supportive and friendly team environment
Training and development to help you succeed and progress

If you have the relevant skills and experience and wish to apply, please send your most recent CV to shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk or call us on 01245506269 for more information.

22/08/2025

Customer Service Advisor/Account Handler
Coggeshall
£24-26K DOE

Due to growth, we have a new office-based permanent job opportunity available for a Customer Service Advisor, working for a successful distribution company based in Coggeshall. This offers an annual salary up to ** depending on your experience. Benefits include plenty of on-site free car parking, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus one additional bonus day, a stakeholder pension, company events such as Summer BBQs with free food, a complimentary Christmas party, progression opportunities and a great work environment, WOW!

The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.00pm, with no evenings or weekends involved. Unfortunately part-time, hybrid and remote working options are unavailable.

You will be working in a friendly office-based work environment as a Customer Service Advisor and you will be provided with your own customers to look after. Your customers will have either retail or subscription style products predominantly surrounding the lifestyle and wellbeing sector which will be sent to many different retailers or directly to customer's doors. You will be responsible for taking your customers orders, which could be over the telephone or by email. You will then process your customers orders accurately onto their in-house system and then follow up the order by checking your customer has received their order and is happy. You will be looking after them from order received to order delivered and everything in between.

Your responsibilities as the Customer Service Advisor will also include resolving any queries your customer has regarding their orders, troubleshooting and liaising with internal departments to ensure that everything is resolved and runs smoothly for them. Other departments within the business include their Warehouse, Ecommerce and Re-work departments. You will also work alongside their invoicing and reporting clerk, providing customer data to ensure they are invoiced correctly. Everyone works together to ensure orders are sent to either retailers or directly to their customers, as per each customers special instructions.

Their customers are well-known retailers such as Argos, Sainsburys, Tesco and Selfridges to name a few. You will be talking directly to your customers via email, telephone and occasionally on slack. Full training and support will be provided for this role. As the Customer Service Advisor, you will also support other members of the customer service team with their customers, particularly around promotion periods or peak periods such as Black Friday and Christmas as well as covering sickness and unexpected absence on the team. You will also answer incoming telephone calls and transfer calls to different departments. Other responsibilities include working with their external suppliers to arrange pallet and carton deliveries and collections. The role of Customer Service Advisor offers lots of variety, and once you have proven yourself, there is plenty of salary reviews and progression available.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need…

* To drive with your own transport.

* To live within a reasonable distance of Coggeshall, Essex.

* To have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel with confidence to learn new systems.

* To be confident to speak to customers on the telephone as well as face to face meetings.
* To have order processing, or account handling, or account management experience.

* If you have any experience working alongside a distribution centre or a warehouse with stock it would be beneficial, but this is not essential.

If you wish to apply, please send your most recent CV to shelley.horne@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

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