Job Description

Bisley Marquees & Hire Company is a family run event hire company based close to Birdlip in Gloucestershire. Supplying marquees, furniture, refrigerated trailers, luxury toilets and generators across the county and beyond for a range of events from weddings and parties to large-scale corporate functions, festivals, and sporting events. We pride ourselves in offering a high-quality service with excellent customer service.

In this role you will be working in our office with our Sales and Event Executive and alongside our Company Directors, as well as our wider marquee and trailer delivery crews.

We are recruiting for a maternity cover to join us in a full-time capacity, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours per week) for 9.5 months from 12 January - 30 October 2026. Alternatively, we will consider applicants who are available to work four days (30 hours) per week, please outline in your cover letter if this would be your preferred working pattern.

This is a varied role and will suit someone who is adaptable, professional and highly motivated. Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Working with clients, providing a personal and bespoke service from enquiry through to invoicing, delivery and beyond. Building and maintaining client relationships from quotation and follow up through to booking, coordinating site visits, confirming deliveries, and finalising requirements

Responding to new and existing enquiries both over the phone and by email

Preparing bespoke quotes and CAD drawings using our systems and following our processes

Maintaining and updating delivery schedules and event plans

Liaising with the marquee and trailer delivery crews for delivery and set-up, relaying all relevant information associated to the job

Liaising with other suppliers to coordinate deliveries and other requirements

Maintaining established relationships with existing clients

Identifying potential business prospects and proactively working to secure new business

Implementing and building upon our marketing plan, including but not limited to social media, website and brochure updates

Assisting with the organisation and delivery of our annual Open Event

Maintaining vehicle records and booking servicing and maintenance

General office administration and other duties as required

Training will be provided on the job, including training in our sales CRM system and CAD software.

Please note, this is an in-person position based at our office in The Camp, near Birdlip, a rural location with on-site parking.

Person Specification

A professional, honest and highly motivated representative of the Company with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills, methodical at following processes and with an eye for detail

Polite and professional with good interpersonal skills

A positive attitude and willingness to overcome challenges

Both self-motivated and a strong team player, working under your own initiative and alongside the office team

Weekday job, occasional requirement for weekend work

Required skills

Previous sales experience

Marketing experience, including previous experience in running Social Media accounts

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

IT competent in Windows, and quick to learn new programmes for scheduling, database and invoicing

Apply for the Role

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to caroline@bisleyhire.co.uk and emily@bisleyhire.co.uk

If you would like further information about the position, or to discuss the role in more detail over the phone, please email either Caroline or Emily on the details above with your availability and contact number, and we will arrange to call you.

Salary dependent on experience.

Application closing date - Monday 17 November

Interviews taking place week commencing 1 December

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9.5 months

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/11/2025
Expected start date: 12/01/2026