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Our client is looking for an organised, commercially minded and proactive Product Development Manager.   This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, gets into the detail and makes things happen. You will manage a varied portfolio of consumer products from initial customer brief and concept through to successful commercial launch for leading UK retailers. You should have proven experience managing product development projects within a fast-paced consumer product environment, with experience working directly with major UK retailers. Experience within food manufacturing, retailer own-label/private-label and branded products is ideal.   The Role of New Product Development Manager: As Product Development Manager, you will own the full product development lifecycle, taking projects from initial customer brief and concept through sourcing, sampling, packaging, artwork, production and final launch. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, owning detailed Critical Paths, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, identifying risks and delays early and driving actions through to completion. You will also manage the customer relationship throughout development, ensuring briefs and feedback are understood, expectations are managed and products are delivered to the required specification, quality, cost and launch date. The role requires someone who is comfortable getting into the detail, solving problems and taking responsibility for keeping projects moving. You will also support new product development by using customer insight, market trends, competitor activity and supplier innovation to identify commercially viable opportunities.   Key Responsibilities for New Product Development Manager:

• Manage product development projects from initial customer brief through to successful commercial launch.
• Build, manage and own detailed Critical Paths, ensuring key milestones and launch dates are achieved.
• Work directly with leading UK retailers, managing briefs, feedback, presentations, approvals and day-to-day communication.
• Lead and coordinate suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams including Commercial, Technical, Operations, Procurement, Packaging and Supply Chain.
• Manage customer meetings, product presentations, sampling, development reviews and approval processes.
• Manage sourcing, sampling, specifications, packaging, artwork, approvals and production activities.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure all required approvals and sign-offs are completed
• Identify project risks, delays and issues early and drive solutions through to resolution.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking, market reviews and store visits to identify product opportunities.
• Support customer presentations, innovation workshops and ideation sessions.

  Essential Experience & Skills for New Product Development Manager:

• To be considered for this role, candidates should have:
• Proven experience as a Product Development Manager, Product Manager, NPD Manager or similar role within a consumer products environment.
• Experience managing products from initial concept through to successful commercial launch.
• Experience working directly with major UK retailers, ideally within retailer own-label/private-label.
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple complex Critical Paths against fixed deadlines.
• A hands-on approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to take ownership and drive projects through to completion.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, sampling, specifications, packaging, artwork, production and launch.
• Strong customer, supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer requirements, quality, cost and timing.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

  Desirable Experience for New Product Development Manager:

• Experience with product development within health, wellness or functional consumer products.
• Experience working directly with overseas suppliers and manufacturers, particularly within China and the Far East.
• Experience working across a varied portfolio of consumer product categories.
• Experience working within a start-up, SME or fast-growing business.
• Experience managing packaging development and artwork processes.

  What Our Client Offers: Our client wants to attract and retain great people and offer a competitive package alongside the opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious business.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• The opportunity to join a growing business where you can make a genuine impact and contribute to its continued development.

  HYBRID / REMOTE WORKING ON OFFER WITH TRAVEL TO CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET TWICE A MONTH AT A MINIMUM

Temporary Finance Support role (3 month contract) - Ringwood BH24 - £19 / £20 per hour   Provide support to the day-to-day accounting function of the business. The Temporary Finance Support role also provides complete and accurate reporting for, and management of, all areas of the accounting and finance departments.   Main tasks of the Temporary Finance Support role:

• Transaction Management: Records financial transactions, including payment receipts (BACS, cheques), claims payments, insurer settlements, and commission payments. Maintains a cash/float position for small expenses.
• Error & Risk Monitoring: Flags transactional discrepancies, reconciliation issues/speaks to the team
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepares and contributes to budget and forecast models; may finalise and submit for approval depending on seniority.
• Cashflow Monitoring: Tracks daily cash positions and ensures liquidity to meet claims, insurer settlements, and operational costs.
• Bordereaux Reporting: Produces and submits monthly bordereaux to insurers for premiums and cancellations.
• Reconciliations: Completes monthly bank reconciliations and insurer/broker account reconciliations.
• Supplier Management: Processes supplier invoices, monitors payment terms, and maintains suppliers.
• Month-End / Year-End Close.
• Financial Reporting: Prepares management accounts and other internal performance reports.
• Tax & IPT: Calculates and submits Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) returns. Handles corporation tax filings.
• Regulatory Reporting: Completes FCA regulatory returns (e.G., RegData) and other compliance submissions.
• Audit Support: Prepares audit schedules, evidence, responds to auditor queries, and resolves audit findings.
• Staff & Payroll Functions
• Payroll Processing: Calculates and processes monthly payroll, including salaries, bonuses, overtime, and deductions (PAYE, NICs, pensions).
• Pension Administration: Handles auto-enrolment, adjusts pension contributions, liaises with pension providers, and reconciles pension accounts.
• Employee Benefits: Manages taxable benefits (e.G., Company car)
• Bonus Schemes: Calculates and processes staff bonus and commission payments.
• HR Financial Data Support: Maintains accurate financial records for employees to support HR and compliance needs.

  Temporary Finance Support role (3 month contract) Ringwood BH24 Monday - Friday Salary £19 / £20 per hour (DOE)

As the Stock Controller you will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, ensuring all warehouse material aligns precisely with system inventory. This includes arranging daily stock checks, conducting investigations, and managing the day to day operation of the cycle count programme.   The Stock controller also provides support to the Production Controller as required, contributing to the successful delivery of the daily operational plan.   Benefits for the Stock Controller:

• Salary of £30,000 per annum
• Office-based role, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 28 days with service
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution (increasing with service up to 8%)
• Flexitime available
• Free onsite car parking
• Life assurance and income protection after 3 months
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24-hour GP service
• Employee discount portal

  Duties for the Stock Controller:

• Maintaining stock accuracy and conducting detailed stock analysis
• Managing daily stock checks, including requests from multiple departments
• Proactively communicating with Sales regarding stock discrepancies or issues as they arise
• Supporting external auditors during annual stock audits
• Liaising closely with the warehouse team to resolve stock related queries
• Providing administrative support to the Production Team

  Candidate Competencies of the Stock Controller:

• Previous experience working within a stock control or inventory role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments

  If you are an experienced Stock Controller looking for your next opportunity and would like to join an established business in Southampton, please apply today.   Stock control, Warehouse Management Systems, WMS, Stock checks, Inventory, Audits, Production, Warehouse, Supply chain, Logistics, Stock controller, Manufacturing, Metal

Reporting to the Managing Director   Purpose of General Sales Manager (Technical) To promote the company, its products and services, ensuring a level of sales to meet the company budget and objectives.   Main Job Requirements Technical Sales Manager

• To identify and actively pursue sales opportunities and secure orders for  products.  This will include quotations, tenders, customer liaison and all sales activities for distributors and customers based through the UK.
• Achieve growth and hit sales targets.
• Design and implement strategic business plans that expand the customer base and ensure continuous strong presence.
• Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies and programmes.
• Support/develop distribution channels.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Identify and bring to market new products.
• Attendance will be required at Exhibitions where necessary.
• Recruiting, KPI setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Manage the sales team and all sales/marketing activities

Team

• You will manage a small team of internal and external sales representatives. You will have an active input with our external marketing resource which we currently outsource

Marketing

• To acquire market intelligence concerning trends and competitor activity, keeping both sales and technical staff involved.

  To assist Marketing with:

• Preparation of literature
• Web Site Updates
• Social Media updates
• Exhibitions

  This is a predominantly an office position based UK at our Romsey site, there will be a degree of car travel involved, resulting in a requirement to stay away from home and work outside of normal office hours, and to some overseas travel.   If you are Sales manager that is able to manage a team and work within a technical field please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss   Electrical, Sales Account Manager, Field Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Account manager, Defence, Engineering, Commercial, Sales Engineer, Technical Manager, Batterie, MOD, Retail, Manufacturing

A prestigious Aerospace company based in Verwood is looking for a full time Engineering Estimator to join their team. Do you have industry experience within Aerospace and looking for a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company.   We are looking for a candidate with strong communications skills, strives in a fast paced environment and able to handle multiple projects.   Key responsibilities of Engineering Estimator:

• Apprentice trained time served engineer with detailed hands-on specific manufacturing experience with an ever-changing product portfolio.
• Experience of AS9100 environment or similar quality environment
• Appropriate technical machining and quality knowledge using a variety manufacturing methods and materials.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of OHSE in the workplace
• Successful implementation of positive change management projects
• Experience with CNC machining methods
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to understand timings on CNC machines
• Experience of leading continuous improvement strategy and implementing process improvements.
• Both turning and milling experience
• Proven history of working within a busy sub-contract machine shop environment

  The ideal Engineering Estimator:

• Must be able to interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Ability to complete quotations in a timely manner
• Good communication with customers and suppliers
• Understand method of production
• Understand machine tool capabilities
• Work with the team to make the best prices for both the business and the customer
• Good knowledge of machining practices
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word etc.)
• Good communications skills

  Engineering Estimator Verwood BH31 Hours: Mon – Thurs 7:30am – 4:30pm and Fri 7:30am to 12:30pm Salary up to £60k  DOE

Office based Mon to Friday  Full-time or Part- Time- in everyday. 27.5 days Holiday Official Close down for one week in August Flexi-time, Pension, Company Events Are you currently looking for a fast paced, interesting and busy new role working for a well established, family run business in Fordingbridge. Our client provides high-quality technical guidance, solutions and advise to a wide range of clients within the construction sector and are currently looking for a Client Liaison Coordinator. This role is a pivotal, client facing position which requires strong communication and coordination skills, liaising with external and internal teams to ensure delivery of services. You will develop a deep understanding of a wide range of clients and their specific requirements long with a detailed knowledge of the consultants workflow and commitments. As a Client Liaison Coordinator you will work across several projects at once and ensure that work is maintained to the highest quality, on time and within budget.   Duties of Client Liaison Coordinator will involve:-

• Receive initial enquires for new work from clients by email and phone
• Set up quotations within the CRM software and allocate to colleagues for their preparation
• Liaise with clients for further information if required to prepare a detailed quote
• Monitor progress of quotations to ensure they are sent out within preferred timescales.
• Check and issue quotations to clients
• Respond to client queries about quotations
• Accept new instructions from client
• Check all materials have been received, liaise with clients and other professionals to allocate projects to colleagues•
• Liaise with internal teams and clients to agree delivery dates for reports/services
• Allocate new projects to consultants and support progress of projects
• Ensure we hit target dates for deliverables, keeping client updated of any variations
• Have regular ‘catch ups’ with consultants to maintain smooth work flow and identify and issues at an early stage
• Delegate administrative/drawing tasks to members of the support team
• Oversee the central mail inbox, maintaining an overview of ongoing and potential incoming work
• Oversee consultants workloads to ensure we can meet target dates
• Be the main point of contact in the office for project queries
• Identify potential issues at an early stage and work to alleviate or mitigate these
• Liaise with external suppliers and support providers
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

Experience and qualifications of Client Liaison Coordinator: Experience working in the construction sector, project support or as a Document controller would be highly beneficial You will need to have strong IT Skills using Microsoft and Excell You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work under pressure.

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Account Manager on behalf of our client to take ownership of the day-to-day management and commercial performance of a portfolio of key national major FMCG retail customers. This is a hands-on role, responsible for ensuring that the retail customers receive an excellent level of service while managing the commercial detail behind each account- including pricing, costs, margins, volumes, trade plans, forecasting, modelling and new line submissions.   Customer & Account Management Commercial Management Trade Planning & Promotions New Lines & Product Development Forecasting, Volumes & Reporting Internal Coordination   Candidate Profile Account Manager FMCG We are looking for someone who is commercially sharp, organised and confident dealing directly with major retail customers.   Essential for Account Manager FMCG

• Experience in an Account Management or Commercial role, ideally within FMCG, retail, wholesale or a related environment.
• Experience dealing with major retailers or large commercial customers.
• Strong commercial understanding, including pricing, costs, margins and volumes.
• Excellent Excel and numerical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple customers, deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive approach — someone who takes ownership rather than waiting to be asked.
• Ability to work confidently with both customers and internal teams.
• Worked on new product launches rather than managing established accounts only

  Desirable for Account Manager FMCG

• Experience working with retailers such as Poundland, Asda, B&M, Home Bargains, Tesco, Sainsbury's or similar.
• Experience with new line submissions and retail customer systems.
• Experience building commercial models and forecasts.
• FMCG, consumer goods or branded/product-led business experience.

  The Person for Account Manager FMCG The ideal candidate will be:

• Commercial – understands that sales are only valuable when they generate profitable growth.
• Organised – able to keep on top of multiple customers, actions, deadlines and commercial details.
• Proactive – spots issues and opportunities before they become problems.
• Confident – comfortable speaking to buyers and senior customer contacts.
• Numerate – able to work confidently with costs, pricing, margins, volumes and commercial models.
• Accountable – takes ownership and follows things through.
• Practical – happy getting into the detail and making things happen rather than simply managing from a distance.
• Growth-focused – looks for ways to increase sales, improve distribution, launch new lines and develop customer relationships.

  Reporting Structure Reports to: Sales Director Key working relationships: MD, Sales Director, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Product teams. Key Performance Indicators   Why This Role Matters Account Manager FMCG This is an important role within the business. We are looking for someone who can take real ownership of the key retail accounts and become a trusted extension of the commercial team. The opportunity is not simply to manage orders and answer customer emails. It is to understand each account commercially, manage the detail, build the relationship and actively help grow profitable sales. The successful candidate will give the Sales Director the capacity to spend more time on strategic customer development and new business, while giving the MD greater capacity to focus on the overall growth and development of the company. In short: own the detail, protect the margin, look after the customer and find opportunities to grow the account.   Retail, Poundland, Asda, B&M, Home Bargains, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Commercial, Buyer Category Manager, Product Development, Reporting, Forecasting

Are you immediately available and able to start a new, temp to perm, full-time role? We have a fantastic opportunity to be a part of one of the most renowned brands in the UK, in a fun and friendly office environment! Our fantastic client based in Ringwood requires a number of Customer Service Consultants to start in September, working on behalf of their Luxury Chocolate Campaign on the run up to Christmas. Full office based training is provided in Ringwood but hybrid is available after you are at full competency. Don't have any office based experience? Not a problem! This is a great opportunity for candidates from Retail, Hospitality or Care backgrounds, looking to gain some office based experience. All backgrounds will be considered as long as you are polite, enthusiastic and enjoy dealing with people! Skills and Requirements of Customer Service Consultant:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Hotel Chocolat brand and values
• Empathy with a desire to offer resolution and 100% happiness to all our customers
• A natural ability to build rapport whilst working from call guide
• A natural ability to listen and communicate
• Self-Motivated and with an acceptance of responsibility got achieving personal targets and KPI’s
• A Confident and professional manner

Full training will be provided along with lots of great benefits including free chocolate and free parking! This will be 8 hours shifts, 40 hours per week. Shifts will be Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 8pm, Saturday 8:30am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm. May also include seasonal peak opening times. £12.80 per hour plus monthly bonus. This is paid weekly

A well-established manufacturing business who produces innovative fire protection products is looking for a reliable driver to use the company van to deliver and unload equipment mainly to construction sites in and around London.   The role will involve duties such as loading and unloading as well as supporting engineers on site to set up and install equipment as needed   The role will typically involve 2 or 3 daily drops/collections with early starts to arrive on site for approx. 8am around the UK   Position will also include warehouse duties on site in Ferndown depending on workload.   The role will work as part of the wider engineering team so you must be a great team player with good communication skills and a hands-on, can-do attitude.   You will not necessarily need any previous experience but will need to be practical and hands on with a personable and friendly outlook.   Monday to Friday only. Standard working week of 40 hours with OT available You must have a clean driving licence   Driver Ferndown BH22 Monday - Friday Salary £30k