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22/07/2026

📢 Looking for an office-based administration role in Chelmsford?

Are you looking for a varied administration position with great hours, a supportive team and genuine career progression?

If you have office administration or customer service experience and enjoy helping customers, this could be the perfect next step.
Or do you know someone who would be ideal? Please tag them or share this post!

Customer Service Administrator (CX Team Executive)
📍 Chelmsford
💷 £26,000–£28,000 DOE
🕗 Monday to Friday 8:00am–4:30pm

Why you'll love this role:
✨ £26,000–£28,000 depending on experience
🚗 Free onsite parking
🎂 Birthday off every year
🏖️ 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, plus 3 extra days after 2 years' service
📈 Full training and excellent career progression
🤝 Friendly, supportive team
💼 No weekends

Your day-to-day will include:
✔ Handling customer enquiries by phone and email
✔ Managing the shared inbox and updating the CRM system
✔ Supporting Key Account Managers with administration
✔ Following up customer quotations and enquiries
✔ Making outbound customer calls and providing updates
✔ Delivering an outstanding customer experience

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
✅ Previous office administration and/or customer service experience
✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✅ Good Microsoft Office skills
✅ Experience using CRM systems (or the confidence to learn quickly)
✅ A positive, proactive attitude

📩 Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to [email protected] or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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14/07/2026

Customer Service Administrator (CX Team Executive)
Chelmsford £27,000–£29,000 DOE
Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Looking for a varied customer service and administration role where no two days are the same? Join a friendly, supportive team where you'll be the first point of contact for customers and play a key role in delivering an excellent customer experience.

What's on offer:
£26,000–£29,000 depending on experience
Free onsite parking
Birthday off every year
Pension scheme
28 days' holiday including bank holidays, plus 3 extra days after 2 years
Full training and career development
Friendly, supportive team

The Role:
Handle customer enquiries by phone and email
Manage the shared inbox and update the CRM system
Support Key Account Managers with administration
Follow up quotations and customer enquiries
Make outbound customer calls and provide updates
Ensure excellent customer service at every stage.

What we're looking for:
Previous customer service and/or administration experience
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Good Microsoft Office skills
Positive, proactive team player
Comfortable using CRM systems
If you're organised, enjoy helping customers, and want to join a company that values and develops its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

01/07/2026

National Account Manager – FMCG

Earls Colne, Colchester -Salary DOE

Are you an experienced National Account Manager with FMCG experience and strong relationships across Grocery or Convenience retailers? Join a growing food & drink business where you'll manage key retail accounts and drive commercial growth.

What's on offer:
Competitive salary (DOE)
Pension & holiday
Free onsite parking
Career progression
Friendly, ambitious team

The Role:
Manage major Grocery and Convenience retail accounts
Build strong relationships with buyers
Drive sales, category growth and new product opportunities
Full P&L responsibility
Work closely with supply teams
Regular customer visits across the UK

About You:
Proven National Account Manager experience within FMCG
Experience with Grocery or Convenience retailers
Strong commercial, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Experience managing private label and/or branded products
Ambitious, proactive and results-driven

If you're ready to take ownership of key national accounts and make a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your most up to date cv to [email protected]

01/07/2026

Part-Time Legal Secretary / Legal Typist

Southend-on-Sea | 3 or 4 Days Per Week | Salary DOE

Love audio typing and legal secretarial work? Looking for a part-time role with a friendly, established law firm? This could be the perfect opportunity.

What's on offer:
Flexible salary depending on experience
3 or 4 days per week
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Eye test vouchers
Training and career development
Friendly and supportive team

The Role:
High-volume audio and copy typing
Prepare and amend legal documents
Support a busy Residential Conveyancing team
Manage confidential client information
Provide day-to-day secretarial support to fee earners

About You:
Previous Legal Secretary or Legal Typist experience
Conveyancing experience is an advantage but not essential
Fast, accurate typing skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Able to commute to Southend-on-Sea

If you enjoy a fast-paced legal environment and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your most up to date cv to [email protected]

01/07/2026

Customer Service Administrator (CX Team Executive)

Chelmsford £26,000–£29,000 DOE
Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Looking for a varied customer service and administration role where no two days are the same? Join a friendly, supportive team where you'll be the first point of contact for customers and play a key role in delivering an excellent customer experience.

What's on offer:
£26,000–£29,000 depending on experience
Free onsite parking
Birthday off every year
Pension scheme
28 days' holiday including bank holidays, plus 3 extra days after 2 years
Full training and career development
Friendly, supportive team

The Role:
Handle customer enquiries by phone and email
Manage the shared inbox and update the CRM system
Support Key Account Managers with administration
Follow up quotations and customer enquiries
Make outbound customer calls and provide updates
Ensure excellent customer service at every stage.

What we're looking for:
Previous customer service and/or administration experience
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Good Microsoft Office skills
Positive, proactive team player
Comfortable using CRM systems

If you're organised, enjoy helping customers, and want to join a company that values and develops its people, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your most up to date cv to [email protected]

13/06/2026

🚨 Commercial Insurance Account Handler 🚨

📍 Hornchurch, Essex
💰 £26,500 - £40,000 Basic Salary
💰 PLUS £250 - £500 Monthly Commission
💰 Guaranteed Commission for Your First 3 Months
🏠 Hybrid Working Available After 6 Months

Looking for a role where your insurance experience is genuinely valued and you're rewarded for your hard work?

A growing Chartered Insurance Broker in Hornchurch is looking for an experienced Commercial Insurance Account Handler to join their friendly, supportive team.

What you'll be doing:

✔ Managing renewals, MTAs, quotes and new business
✔ Advising SME clients on their insurance requirements
✔ Supporting Account Executives
✔ Building strong client relationships
✔ Earning additional commission through new business and add-ons

Commercial insurance experience in any of the following is welcomed:

✅ Motor Fleet
✅ Taxi Insurance
✅ Public Liability
✅ Employers Liability
✅ Professional Indemnity
✅ Tradesman Insurance
✅ Commercial Package Policies

What's on offer?

⭐ £26,500 - £40,000 Basic Salary
⭐ Monthly Commission (£250 - £500)
⭐ Guaranteed Commission for 3 Months
⭐ Hybrid Working
⭐ 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
⭐ Increases to 33 Days with Service
⭐ Pension
⭐ Career Development & Support
⭐ No Weekends
⭐ Friendly, Team Focused Environment

Whether you're an Account Handler, Insurance Advisor, Broking Executive or Client Advisor with commercial insurance experience, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact me for a confidential chat [email protected]

13/06/2026

⚖️ Private Client Solicitor / Fee Earner ⚖️

📍 Chelmsford OR Leigh-on-Sea
🏠 Hybrid & Flexible Working
💷 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Private Client Solicitor or Fee Earner looking for more autonomy, better career progression and a genuinely supportive team?

Our clients Solicitors, is a modern and highly respected Essex law firm, who are growing and looking for an ambitious Private Client professional to join their thriving team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Head of Department, take ownership of your own caseload and play a key role in the continued growth of the firm.

You'll work on:
✔ Wills
✔ Lasting Powers of Attorney
✔ Estate Administration
✔ Trusts & Tax Planning
✔ Court of Protection Matters
✔ Building strong client and referrer relationships

Why join Backhouse?

✅ Hybrid & Flexible Working
✅ Genuine Career Progression
✅ Ongoing Professional Development
✅ Medicash Health Plan
✅ Pension Scheme
✅ Team Socials & Events
✅ Discounted Parking
✅ Office Closed Between Christmas & New Year
✅ Friendly, Supportive Culture
✅ And an endless supply of cake in the office kitchen! 🍰

We're looking for someone with 2+ years PQE (or equivalent Fee Earner experience) who is client-focused, organised, commercially minded and passionate about delivering exceptional service.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Private Client career with a firm that truly values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion [email protected]

13/06/2026

🏡 Senior Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal – New Build 🏡

📍 Chelmsford
💰 Competitive Salary (DOE)
📈 Excellent Career Progression

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal with new build conveyancing experience?

A highly regarded Chelmsford law firm is looking to add to its growing Residential Property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on new build transactions while developing your career within a supportive and friendly environment.

What we're looking for:

✔ 2+ years' Residential Conveyancing experience
✔ New Build conveyancing experience
✔ Experience supporting fee earners
✔ Strong client care and organisational skills
✔ Knowledge of SDLT, Land Registry and property searches advantageous

What's on offer?

✅ Competitive Salary
✅ 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
✅ Medicash Healthcare Plan
✅ Ongoing Training & Development
✅ Clear Career Progression
✅ Friendly Team Culture
✅ Regular Social Events
✅ Office Closed Between Christmas & New Year
✅ Dress Down Fridays
✅ Discounted Parking

If you're looking to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Contact us directly or send your CV to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

13/06/2026

🏡 Residential Conveyancer – Witham 🏡

💰 £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
🏠 Hybrid Working Available
⏰ Flexible Hours
📍 Witham, Essex

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for a firm that genuinely values its people?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking law firm where you'll enjoy flexibility, autonomy, excellent benefits and real career progression.

You'll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload, including:

✔ Freehold & Leasehold Sales and Purchases
✔ New Build Transactions
✔ Transfers of Equity
✔ Files from Instruction to Completion
✔ Building Strong Client Relationships

What's on offer?

✅ Hybrid Working
✅ Flexible Hours Available
✅ £40,000 - £60,000 Salary
✅ 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
✅ Free On-Site Parking
✅ Death in Service
✅ Pension Scheme
✅ Reduced Legal Fees
✅ Professional Training & Development
✅ Regular Team Lunches & Social Events
✅ Dog-Friendly Office
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Genuine Career Progression

We're looking for a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced Fee Earner with at least 3 years' residential conveyancing experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

If you're looking for a supportive team, a fantastic culture and a role where you can truly thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Contact me directly or send your CV to [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

13/06/2026

🔬 Business Development Manager – Freeze Dryers (Europe)
💰 £53,000–£75,000 + 15% Annual Bonus
🏠 Fully Remote (UK or Mainland Europe)
✈️ 50% European Travel + Occasional USA Travel

A global scientific equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive European growth for its freeze drying (lyophilisation) product range.

This is a high-impact, strategic role where you'll work with cutting-edge laboratory equipment, develop new business opportunities across Europe and become the regional expert for freeze drying technology.

What we're looking for:
✔ PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Sciences or similar (Master's considered with strong experience)
✔ Hands-on experience with freeze dryers or similar laboratory instrumentation
✔ Technical sales or business development experience
✔ Strong understanding of freeze drying / lyophilisation
✔ Confident working with scientists, researchers and senior stakeholders
✔ Happy to travel extensively across Europe

What's on offer:
✅ £53,000–£75,000 salary
✅ 15% annual bonus
✅ Fully remote role
✅ International travel
✅ Long-term career development
✅ Market-leading scientific equipment
✅ Supportive global business

This is a rare opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial leadership in a specialist and growing market.

📩 Interested? Get in touch or send your CV today to [email protected]

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Suite 289, Dorset House, 25 Duke Street
Chelmsford
CM11TB

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

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