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Bid & Marketing Co-ordinator About the Company Our client is a well-established, privately owned business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions that consistently exceed customer expectations—on time and within budget. They specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of fully compliant, aesthetically designed door sets, with a strong focus on safety and security. With nearly three decades of experience in fire door manufacturing, the company has continuously developed its product range and technical expertise. By maintaining a strong customer-focused approach, they have become one of the most tested and certified fire door manufacturers in the UK and are widely recognised as market leaders in product performance and reliability. The business offers a full end-to-end service, from initial survey and design through to installation and ongoing maintenance. Their continued growth is driven by an uncompromising commitment to compliance, quality, and attention to detail. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Bid & Marketing Co-ordinator to join a growing Business Development team. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will support the delivery of high-quality tender submissions, drive new business opportunities, and enhance the company’s marketing presence. This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple deadlines and producing both bid and marketing content. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the brand, improving bid quality, and maintaining a competitive position in the market. Key Responsibilities • Create and deliver marketing materials aligned with business objectives, • Manage and update the company website and LinkedIn profile, • Develop engaging content for digital and social media platforms, • Produce high-quality brochures and promotional materials, • Prepare, format, and submit tender documentation, • Manage and monitor procurement portals, • Identify and track new business opportunities, • Maintain and update company documentation (e.g. policies, case studies, accreditations), • Support the development of bid strategies and submission plans, • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information for bids and marketing, • Maintain a bid library and content database, • Ensure all submissions are compliant, accurate, and submitted on time Skills & Experience – Essential • Previous experience in a procurement or bid coordination role, • Marketing experience (content creation, digital or print), • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, • Strong written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail, • Customer-focused approach with professional communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Skills & Experience – Desirable • Knowledge of the social housing sector, • Understanding of passive fire protection/services, • Degree-level education or equivalent

Job: Head of Science School: Secondary Academy, Bexley, Greater London/Kent Annual Salary:Enhanced MPS/UPS (Outer London) £37,928 - £56,217 + TLR Contract: Permanent, full-time Start date: September 2026 Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good oversubscribed 11-18 secondary academy in Bexley, Greater London/Kent. The school is looking for apermanent full-time Head of Sciencewith QTS / QTLSwho has the ability to motivate and inspire others and teach across the age and ability range from KS3 to KS5. The Academy offers: Teachers' pension Excellent modern facilities An extensive support network Excellent professional development programme Lifestyle and discount savings Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support Headspace app Staff development - Secondment Opportunities Free parking Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes Season ticket loans Responsibilities include: The Head of Science plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the science department to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and the development of a strong science curriculum. The Science department is made up of a team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who are committed to providing high-quality education and inspiring students to pursue science throughout their school career and beyond. As the Head of Subject, you will have the opportunity to work in great facilities, teach a diverse student body, and collaborate with other departments. The school is part of a respected medium size multi academy trust, and their reputation is built on a tradition of high standards and academic excellence. They support every single student and staff member in reaching their full potential. Closing date: As soon as possible Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal chat about this Head of Science job and to apply. An application form is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Job title Business Development Manager Location: Hybrid – one day at head office in Berkshire home working, travel to sites in Kent, Essex & London Salary: Basic salary £45k OTE £75k Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm Why Join? My client is a leading commercial cleaning company, committed to providing over 400 customers with an excellent cleaning service at a competitive price. Established in 1999, they provide a professional, fully comprehensive cleaning provision across Southern England in sectors that include schools, offices, medical and leisure facilities. Despite our fast growth, we still care about every customer, every contract and every member of staff. They pride ourselves on our attention to detail and delivery of a thorough, reliable high-quality service. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Sales & Marketing, they are looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join their expanding sales team and drive their growth even further. Your primary focus will be to build a solid pipeline of new business, establishing strong relationships with prospective clients, assisting our continued expansion. What You’ll Be Doing • Prospecting & Business Development: Spend two days a week identifying and targeting new business opportunities, • Appointments & Leads: Book a set number of qualified appointments each week, with a focus on specific geographic areas, • Lead Management: In addition to individual prospecting efforts, the company generated a significant number of inbound leads last year (circa £2.5m per BDM) which you would need to qualify and book, • Customer Site Visits: Travel to customer locations to attend meetings, survey buildings, and provide tailored quotes for cleaning services, • Negotiation & Objection Handling: Navigate objections and negotiate pricing effectively, • Relationship Building: Build lasting business relationships, managing the sales process from lead to close, • Market Insight: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, • Collaboration: Work closely with our operations team to ensure smooth contract transitions and successful mobilisation, • Sales Maximisation: Undertake other tasks to optimise sales revenue and achieve targets. About you They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (preferably in the cleaning/FM sector) who thrives on challenge and enjoys the satisfaction of closing high-value deals. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, Self-drive and tenacity to pursue new opportunities and possess an ability to work well as part of a team What You’ll Need • A solid background in direct sales (experience in cleaning or similar industries is a plus), • Experience of selling a service (preferably in the cleaning/FM industry), • Proven success selling contracts valued at £1.5m+ annually (80% inbound leads), • A proven track record in prospecting and closing deals, • Experience in the education or medical sectors would be an advantage, but not essential, • A valid UK driver’s license, • The right to work in the UK and satisfactory references What they can offer you Flexibility in work hours and location (average of 1 day in the office, 4 days working from home/out in the field) Company vehicle or mileage allowance iPad, laptop and Company mobile phone Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure Up to 27 days’ annual leave (depending on length of service) NEST pension scheme Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression Quarterly employee recognition awards A friendly and inclusive working culture Regular team events and employee perks Free parking and refreshments when in the office An inclusive, equal opportunities workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is welcome Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest