Job Title: Junior / Graduate Operations & Business Support Executive
Location: Hybrid, working from home mostly
Company: Valence Ltd
Reports to: Directors
About Valence Ltd
Valence Ltd is a growing business delivering business consultancy support to SME’s. We offer a full range of consultancy support to cover sales, operations and finance.
We work with a range of clients and partners and are focused on delivering high-quality, reliable services while continuously improving how we operate, market, and win new work. Our clients include firms from all sectors including, charities, architects, engineers, communications, and technology firms. We offer both ad-hoc project support, and ongoing outsourcing of key services.
We are now looking for a motivated junior or graduate-level individual to join our team and support the business across bidding, marketing, and operations. This is a varied role offering broad exposure to how a small, growing companies operate and improve.
You will be supporting the Managing Director and Bidding Management lead with all aspects of the company. You will learn how to act as a Valence consultant, deliver and manage bids and sales, run marketing campaigns, and support SME’s back-office functions. It can be very varied, and suited to someone who thinks fast, pays attention to detail, is enthusiastic and self-starting. You will be encouraged to innovate new ways of working, both internally and for our clients, and should you identify an opportunity we will support you to develop this. You will be working with all levels of executives across SME’s and so professionalism and courteousness is key.
Our clients are predominantly in London, with offices around the UK. You won’t be expected to travel to these sites but may need to come into client offices in central London from time to time. We work remotely but meet on client sites and in cooperative workspaces when required. You’ll be provided with equipment to work from home and encouraged to visit clients to build relationships of your own. We are selective about who we work with, they’re all great people and have excellent communities you can join.
The Role
This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional who wants to gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions, or for someone with administrative or operational experience in an SME who is looking to expand their skills.
You will support day-to-day operations while contributing to business development and marketing activity. Training will be provided, and the role can grow over time based on your interests and strengths.
Key Responsibilities
Bidding & Business Development
Working alongside our Managing Director and Bid Manager you will be supporting the administration of bidding and business development for our clients. You will be trained to become a bid coordinator, aiming for an APMP qualification. Duties could include:
* Finding new opportunities relevant to our clients and sharing these promptly
* Assist with the preparation and submission of bids, proposals, and tenders
* Gather information from internal teams and external partners to support bid responses
* Maintain bid documentation, templates, and records
* Track bid deadlines and support compliance with submission requirements
Marketing & Communications
Both internally and for some of our clients, you will support with content generation, and marketing planning. This could include:
* Support basic marketing activities such as updating website content, presentations, and marketing materials
* Assist with social media, email campaigns, or client communications as required
* Help maintain brand consistency across documents and materials
* Support market research and competitor analysis
Operations & Administration
* Provide general operational and administrative support clients
* Help maintain internal systems, records, and processes
* Support clients with certifications, such as ISO certifications, sustainability plans, quality management plans etc
* Support process improvement initiatives and day-to-day problem solving
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
* Experience with Adobe suite and a graphic design flare would be useful, but not mandatory
* A proactive, reliable, and flexible approach to work
* Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks
Desirable (but not required)
* A degree in business, marketing, management, or a related field
* Experience in an SME environment
* Exposure to bidding, marketing, operations, or administration
* Familiarity with CRM systems, bid portals, or content management systems
What We Offer
* A varied role with exposure to multiple areas of the business
* Training and development tailored to your interests and career goals
* The opportunity to grow with a small, ambitious company
* Supportive team environment with real responsibility from day one
* Competitive salary based on experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover note explaining your interest in the role and why you would like to work at Valence Ltd