Junior Security Systems Designer & Sales Administrator

Confidential; Hook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is hiring a Junior Security Systems Designer & Sales Administrator. The role starts in sales administration and tender support and includes training to become a designer with supervision from senior team members.

You will gain experience across CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and fire detection while developing skills in tendering, costing and site surveys. This office-based position offers a clear path for growth and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• No prior design experience required; full training provided.
• Opportunities to progress from admin to design, estimating and site surveys.
• Work across CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and fire detection.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail are essential.
• Good written and spoken communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tender inbox and record new enquiries and opportunities.
• Build tender packs, quotations and proposals to meet deadlines.
• Keep the sales pipeline and CRM accurate and up to date.
• Support design team with supplier quotes, equipment schedules, BOMs and drawings.
• Track RFIs and maintain version-controlled documents.
• Attend site surveys with colleagues and learn how surveys are conducted.
• Over time, assist with system layouts, specifications and costings reviewed by seniors.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Outlook/Word/Excel

Willingness to learn

English & Maths (education)

Education

English & Maths (GCSE or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Junior Security Systems Designer & Sales Administrator - Full Training Provided
Location: Wiltshire (office-based, easy access from Swindon and the M4)
Job type: Permanent, full time

Start a career in fire and security. No design experience needed.

Do you enjoy being organised, keeping things accurate and learning how things work? A growing, established security company is looking for a Junior Security Systems Designer & Sales Administrator to join its Sales and Design team. You'll start in sales administration and tender support, and be trained into technical design.

Why this role?

• Full training provided. No previous security design experience is needed.
• Clear progression. Move from admin and tender support into design, estimating and site surveys, with experienced designers guiding you.
• Varied work. You'll work across CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and fire detection, not just one narrow task.
• A supportive team. You'll work closely with the Design Manager, Business Development Managers and Sales Director.

What you'll do

• Manage the tender inbox and record new enquiries and opportunities
• Build and organise tender packs, quotations and proposals, and make sure deadlines are met
• Keep the sales pipeline and CRM accurate and up to date
• Support the design team with supplier quotes, equipment schedules, bills of materials and drawings
• Track RFIs and keep documents filed and version controlled
• Attend site surveys with experienced colleagues, take notes and photos, and learn how a survey is done
• Over time, help prepare system layouts, specifications and costings, with all designs reviewed by senior team members

What we're looking for

• Excellent organisation, able to juggle deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and spoken communication
• Confident with Outlook, Word and Excel
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine willingness to learn
• A good standard of education including English and Maths, or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have, but not essential

• Experience in sales admin, tendering, estimating or technical support
• An interest in engineering, electronics or security systems
• CRM experience, or familiarity with AutoCAD or technical drawings
• A full UK driving licence for site surveys