First City Recruitment

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Marketing Executive
Braintree (CM7)
£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

Would you like to work for a full-service marketing agency alongside industry experts at the top of their game from around the world, where the founder is recognised by Forbes?
If yes, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!

Marketing Executive Benefits
Hybrid working will be available upon completion of 3-month probation period.
20 days holiday, plus bank holiday, plus up to 2 weeks additional holiday for the Christmas shutdown period!
Free onsite car parking.
Workplace pension.
Free tea and coffee.
Free eye tests.
Regular training.
The opportunity to work in a thriving company.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for career growth.
Working hours Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm.

Marketing Executive Responsibilities
Supporting clients across multiple channels, ensuring consistency and quality in all marketing efforts, with a strong focus on e-mails and events.
Collaborating with the marketing team to create campaigns that enhance brand visibility.
Managing content for clients and managing marketing websites, ensuring alignment with the brand voice and objectives.
Monitoring competitors' strategies to suggest improvements in services and marketing approaches.
Organising and overseeing events, seminars, and presentations, this area within the business is rapidly growing.
Working with teams in Dubai and the U.S. to supply and update marketing materials.
Leading initiatives to create educational and engaging video content.

Marketing Executive Requirements
To live within a reasonable distance of Braintree with your own transport.
Currently pursuing or already qualified with a Marketing Degree or CIM certification.
Experience working with Salesforce or Pardot and CRMs.
Passion for Marketing Emails and Events.

Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your most up to date cv to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

02/01/2026

*** Junior Finance Specialist ***
Saffron Walden

We have an exciting opportunity available for an entry level Business Finance Specialist, based in Saffron Walden.

This offers an annual salary of £25,000 to £27,000 plus benefits.

Your benefits include 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus pension, plus Life Insurance once you pass your six-month probation period.
You will be working for a dynamic, forward-thinking, collaborative, and ambitious commercial finance brokerage who are entering an exciting new phase of growth, offering the perfect timing to join them. They are seeking a Business Finance Specialist to join them who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of their business with them. They have strong financial backing and a senior leadership team brimming with experience and vision, and this is a rare opportunity to get in early and make your mark.

You will be working with motivated SME clients, guiding them through bespoke funding solutions, and helping to develop strategy in a business where your voice and ideas will genuinely matter.

This is the perfect role for someone with high energy, entrepreneurial instinct, and a passion for building something special.

Your responsibilities will include responding to inbound SME enquiries, generated through direct marketing and database campaigns. Managing deals from initial contact through to funding completion, building and maintaining relationships with a panel of commercial lenders, and conducting outbound calls and emails to warm leads and prospective clients. The more deals you close the more commission you can earn on top of your salary, which is un-capped. It is realistic to earn an OTE of £50,000 in this role.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9 am until 6 pm, unfortunately part-time, hybrid and remote working options are not available.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need…
To live within a reasonable distance of Saffron Walden, the nearest train station is Audley, there is no parking on-site but plenty of car parking is near by.
1+ years’ proven success in a sales role
Driven and self-motivated
Creative thinker who has used ingenuity to stand out as a top performer
Comfortable adapting in a fast-evolving, test and learn environment
Excellent communicator with the confidence to manage the full sales cycle
To ideally be degree educated, but this is not essential for the right person

You will have direct input into strategy and company growth, working side by side with an experienced founder and senior team. This is a fabulous opportunity to join a business with strong backing and immediate lead flow, with a culture built on transparency, collaboration, creativity, and trust.

If you are a sales professional ready to join a high growth journey with real influence and reward, then this opportunity is what you have been looking for.

To apply, please send us your most up to date cv to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

02/01/2026

Warehouse Operative
Chelmsford (CM1 3AG)
£12.71 per hour / £29,741 per annum
45 hours per week

Are you looking for a permanent position in a busy, growing warehouse?

Do you like to be hands on and work as part of a team? Then this opportunity is what you have been looking for!

Warehouse Operative Benefits:
Permanent contract of employment.
21 days holiday (rising to 23 days after 2 years), plus bank holidays.
Christmas shutdown period.
On-site kitchen and staff facilities.
Opportunity to join a growing, supportive warehouse team.

Warehouse Operative Duties:
Working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm, with a 30-minute lunch.
Working in a busy distribution warehouse, for a rapidly expanding company, within a friendly team of 16.
Manual handling of both small and large items.
Picking, packing, and quality checking customer orders.
Using electric handheld scanners.
Supporting other departments when needed.
Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.

Warehouse Operative Requirements:
To live within a reasonable distance of Chelmsford.
Ability to work manually and handle goods safely.
To have clear communication skills.
A great attitude, and willingness to learn.
A positive, can-do attitude.
Good work ethic and reliability.
Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Please contact me or my college Bessy if you need further information.

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

01/01/2026

Supplier Administrator (Purchasing Co-Ordinator formal job title)
Chelmsford (CM1)
£32,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm within 30-minute lunch break

Are you looking for an Administrator role that offers lots of variety?
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment as part of a friendly team?
Are you confident to speak to suppliers on the telephone?
If yes, this is what you have been looking for!

Benefits
Free onsite car parking
Company pension scheme
28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off each year
An additional 3 days of annual leave after 2 years’ service
A supportive and friendly team environment
Training, support, development, and progression opportunities
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm within 30-minute lunch break

Responsibilities
Managing customer orders once they have been processed.
Checking with multiple suppliers to ensure the order can be fulfilled.
Confirming lead times on the order and selecting the best supplier to fulfil the order.
Placing order with supplier, accurate data entry is key.
Telephone and email communication.
Working to dispatch targets.
Using Word, Excel, Outlook Email, and stock system OGL.
Building relationships with suppliers, outsourcing team in Philippines, and internal teams.
Managing real-time stock levels and ordering stock.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Procurement, progressing your role to manage some of their duties in their absence.

Requirements
Previous experience in an office based administration role.
Any experience in managing stock, purchasing, or working with suppliers is beneficial.
Experience speaking to suppliers or customers over the telephone.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Email.
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
Personal traits - Proactive, enthusiastic, positive, hardworking, confident, driven, motivated, ambitious, with common sense.

Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you! please send your most up to date CV to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk

16/12/2025

Supplier Administrator (Purchasing Co-Ordinator formal job title)
Chelmsford (CM1)
£30,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm within 30-minute lunch break

Are you looking for an Administrator role that offers lots of variety?
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment as part of a friendly team?
Are you confident to speak to suppliers on the telephone?
If yes, this is what you have been looking for!

Benefits
Free onsite car parking
Company pension scheme
28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off each year
An additional 3 days of annual leave after 2 years’ service
A supportive and friendly team environment
Training, support, development, and progression opportunities
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm within 30-minute lunch break

Responsibilities
Managing customer orders once they have been processed.
Checking with multiple suppliers to ensure the order can be fulfilled.
Confirming lead times on the order and selecting the best supplier to fulfil the order.
Placing order with supplier, accurate data entry is key.
Telephone and email communication.
Working to dispatch targets.
Using Word, Excel, Outlook Email, and stock system OGL.
Building relationships with suppliers, outsourcing team in Philippines, and internal teams.
Managing real-time stock levels and ordering stock.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Procurement, progressing your role to manage some of their duties in their absence.

Requirements
Previous experience in an office based administration role.
Any experience in managing stock, purchasing, or working with suppliers is beneficial.
Experience speaking to suppliers or customers over the telephone.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Email.
A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
Personal traits - Proactive, enthusiastic, positive, hardworking, confident, driven, motivated, ambitious, with common sense.

Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you! please send your most up to date CV to info@firstcityrecruitment.co.uk