Acuigen Ltd

Acuigen Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive to generate and qualify new sales opportunities. You will own early-stage pipeline activity, creating well-prepared opportunities for senior team members to progress and close. Based at Cranfield Innovation Centre with offsite meetings, you will maintain targeting, run outreach across email, LinkedIn and events, and ensure consistent messaging with accurate CRM records.

July 2026 - We're recruiting a Junior IT Professional The Junior IT Professional Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in IT and technology. You will gain hands on experience across business systems, networks, websites, software, information security, compliance and AI testing, while developing your technical skills and supporting a wide range of technology projects. This role would suit a college leaver, graduate, career changer or someone with a strong personal interest in technology who is looking for a long term career in IT. Key Attributes Strong interest in technology and a desire to build a career in IT Good written and spoken business English Good problem solving, logical and analytical skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Eagerness to learn new technologies and technical skills Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively Professional, reliable and trustworthy Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Good communication skills and willingness to support internal and external users Positive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and information security standards Able to commute reliably to Cranfield Innovation Centre ( Relevant qualifications, certifications, technical projects or previous IT experience would be advantageous but are not essential Key Responsibilities Support the day to day operation of Acuigen's IT systems, networks and business applications Assist with configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting computers, servers and associated technology Provide first line technical support to colleagues and clients Help administer user accounts, permissions and access controls Assist with software testing, validation and quality assurance activities Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the CustomServe platform Assist with website updates and content management Help maintain information security controls, processes and documentation Support IT asset management, software audits and compliance activities Assist with technology projects, process improvements and AI testing initiatives Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of service, quality and security Contribute positively to the continuous improvement of systems, processes and business operations The opportunity to be part of a technically innovative and highly regarded company Exposure to a broad range of technologies and real world business systems Structured training and mentoring from experienced IT professionals Opportunities to develop skills across infrastructure, software, security, websites and emerging technologies Competitive pay and holiday pay Free car parking and a great onsite café

July 2026 - We're recruiting a Business Development Executive The Role This is a structured, execution-focused role responsible for generating and qualifying new sales opportunities. You will own early-stage pipeline activity, creating well-prepared opportunities for senior team members to progress and close. This is not a generalist role. It requires consistency, attention to detail and the ability to follow defined processes. Reporting to the Client Services Director, and based at Cranfield Innovation Centre, Cranfield, with offsite meetings, attendance at events and conferences. Key Responsibilities Target Account Development Maintain a defined list of target organisations Identify relevant senior stakeholders and track developments Prepare concise briefing notes to support outreach and meetings Run structured outreach sequences across email, LinkedIn and events Use consistent messaging and follow-up rather than ad-hoc activity Secure meetings with appropriate senior stakeholders Attendance at events and conferences Lead Qualification Assess relevance, timing and stakeholder fit Ensure meetings are well-prepared and purposeful Provide senior colleagues with clear context for each opportunity Maintain accurate and disciplined CRM records Ensure every opportunity has a next step, owner and date Track pipeline progression and highlight gaps or risks CustomServe Demonstrations Introduce CustomServe at a high level (3-minute) overview, but delivery of demos and later-stage sales activity is led by senior colleagues Ensure the right stakeholders attend Follow up after demos What success looks like Consistent flow of qualified meetings with relevant organisations Well-prepared engagements that progress efficiently Clear and accurate pipeline visibility Strong contribution to new business opportunities Candidate Profile Experience in business development, sales or a commercial role Highly organised with strong attention to detail Clear and professional written communicationComfortable working with structured processes and measurable targets Personal Attributes Process-driven and reliable Consistent and disciplined in execution Commercially aware and motivated by contributing to growth Comfortable with repetition and continuous improvement Lives within 40 minutes travel time of Cranfield (MK43 0BT) How you will be measured Number and quality of qualified meetings generated Pipeline progression and stage movement CRM accuracy and discipline Contribution to overall revenue generation What we offer Direct exposure to senior client engagements Clear role focus within a structured sales model Small, experienced team environment Opportunity to develop into a more senior commercial role over time Competitive salary and benefits including medical cashback plan, on-site parking, and an excellent café. Why this role matters This role underpins the company's growth by ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality opportunities. You will enable senior colleagues to focus on conversion and client relationships by maintaining a disciplined and reliable pipeline engine.

Acuigen Ltd is seeking a Junior IT Professional to gain hands-on experience across IT systems, networks, websites, software, information security and AI testing. This role is ideal for a college leaver or graduate seeking a long term career in IT. You will work onsite at Cranfield, with structured training and mentoring from experienced IT professionals. Key responsibilities include supporting daily IT operations, configuring and troubleshooting hardware, providing user support, and assisting