Junior / Graduate Operations & Business Support Executive

The Win Collective; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm in London is looking for a motivated Junior / Graduate Operations & Business Support Executive. This hybrid role offers broad exposure to operations, marketing, and bidding support within a growing team. You will assist with day-to-day operations and business development activities, including preparing bids and supporting marketing initiatives. Ideal for graduates or early-career professionals seeking hands-on experience in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations while contributing to business development.
• Assist with preparation and submission of bids and proposals.
• Support marketing activities and content generation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Proactive, reliable, and flexible approach

Education

Degree in business, marketing, management, or a related field

Tools

Adobe suite

Job description

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 SMEs. 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 company operates and improves.

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 SMEs 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 SMEs and so professionalism and courtesy 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
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of bids, proposals, and tenders
• Gathering information from internal teams and external partners to support bid responses
• Maintaining bid documentation, templates, and records
• Tracking bid deadlines and supporting 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:

• Supporting basic marketing activities such as updating website content, presentations, and marketing materials
• Assisting with social media, email campaigns, or client communications as required
• Helping maintain brand consistency across documents and materials
• Supporting market research and competitor analysis

Operations & Administration

• Providing general operational and administrative support to clients
• Helping maintain internal systems, records, and processes
• Supporting clients with certifications, such as ISO certifications, sustainability plans, quality management plans etc
• Supporting 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.