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Our client is a boutique Bookkeeping business are looking for an experience Bookkeeper near Ferndown, providing accountancy services to a number of clients.   You will be allocated several clients to work with, and you will need to provide bookkeeping services in the following areas:

• Accounts receivable
• CIS
• Payroll
• Company Secretarial
• Tax returns
• Self Assessment
• Reconciliation
• Expenses
• Corporation Tax

  All work is carried out on Xero accounting package.   The Part-Time role can be between 16 - 30 Hours per week and it is possible to work from home on occasions.   If you are a bookkeeper looking for a Part-time role for a growing organisation, please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today! Bookkeeper, Expenses, Tax, Self Assessment, Reconciliation, Corporation Tax, Expenses, CIS, Accounts Receivable

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised Property Manager & Bookkeeper to oversee and administer a residential property portfolio of approximately 65 units, alongside light bookkeeping and administrative support for two additional businesses.   The portfolio consists of:

• Approximately 40 units held in a Limited Company
• Approximately 20 units held in a Limited Liability Partnership
• 5 units held personally

  This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with strong property management experience, solid bookkeeping skills (particularly Xero), and the confidence to manage compliance, contractors, inspections, and financial records independently. You will work closely with the Managing Director, meeting once per week to review priorities, upcoming voids, maintenance plans, and general portfolio performance.   Key Skills & Experience of Property Manager & Bookkeeper: Essential:

• Proven experience in residential property management
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Understanding of UK property compliance requirements
• Confident dealing with contractors, agents, and service providers
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

  Desirable:

• Experience working with multiple entities (Ltd company, LLP, personal ownership)
• Bookkeeping or accounts administration background
• Familiarity with portfolio-level property management

  Person specification for Property Manager & Bookkeeper:

• Flexible and self-directed
• Comfortable working part-time with autonomy
• Able to attend site inspections as required
• Happy to meet once per week with the Managing Director to plan and review works

We are pleased to be working with a global business who are looking for an office and sales Coordinator to join them. The company are at the forefront of their field and continuing to grow. The company work with large, big label brands and well-known retailers across the UK, Europe, and the US, providing them with custom-made, innovate designs while providing an end-to-end service from concept to delivery. They are a fantastically creative company, and they have a rare opportunity to recruit a new Office & Sales Coordinator to join their busy team.   We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Office & Sales Coordinator. This is full-time office-based job. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, hands-on, and motivated, with a strong customer-service focus and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.   Duties & Responsibilities of Office & Sales Coordinator:

• Provide sales administrative and coordinator support to Project Managers and Account Managers, including creating specifications, generating product codes, order processing, customer service, dealing with queries and completing other general sales administration wherever needed.
• General support to the team with other day-to-day tasks when needed, answer incoming calls, responding to general enquiries, and help in maintaining company records.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office and communicate relevant information to staff.
• Manage office supplies and equipment, including monitoring stock levels, reordering items, and ensuring equipment is fully operational, organised and accessible.
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings and manage meeting room bookings.
• Petty cash management
• Liaise with cleaning teams, the Estate Office, warehouse teams, and external suppliers.
• Work with HR to manage staff sign-in forms and other Head Office–related requirements.
• Handle incoming and outgoing samples via FedEx, DHL and other couriers. Deal with any issues and ensure sales staff are informed of arrivals and dispatches.
• Maintain accurate records of sample movement and stock levels.
• Keep samples organised and accessible.
• Coordinate trade show preparations, including assembling samples, packing securely, organising the samples back into the samples stock when they return from the show, working with warehouse and logistics teams, liaising with show organisers, purchasing required materials, and assisting with booking travel and accommodation.
• Prepare meeting rooms, including organising refreshments and ordering lunches or supplies when needed. Arrange taxis for client meetings when required
• Tidying up meeting rooms after client meetings when needed.
• Maintain and reorganise showroom displays and samples as required.

  Minimum Skills and Experience of Office & Sales Coordinator:

• Previous experience in a sales support / administrative role and office coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Detail orientated and reactive
• Practical, hands-on attitude
• Physically able to pack and lift weighty boxes, and carry them up and down stairs
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Location – a car is essential due to the location having poor access to public transport

  Salary & Benefits:

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays increasing to 25 days with length of service
• Full Medical History Disregarded private health insurance and cash benefit plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Free car parking
• Casual Dress policy

We are pleased to be working with an established company based in Southampton which is looking to recruit a Sales Executive to join their friendly team.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy office environment, to ensure client’s needs are met and anticipated, as well as establishing new sales opportunities.   Main duties of the Sales Executive:

• Promote the company’s services and build relationships with customers
• Respond to sales enquiries via telephone and email
• Proactively call out to current and potential new clients
• Proactively manage customer’s accounts
• Keep customers' records accurately updated
• Manage customers’ expectations
• Liaise with internal departments to full fill customer requirements

  Key competencies of the Sales Executive:

• Quick to learn and adapt
• Good IT capabilities (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Polite, friendly with a professional telephone manner
• Self- motivated, punctual, and organised
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced thriving environment
• Ability to problem solve and to work off your own initiative
• Ability to build quick rapport with potential and existing customers

  As a Sales Executive you will be required to work Monday – Friday, 08:30 - 17:30 with 1 hr lunch break, along with a salary offering £27,040 per annum + uncapped commission based on a % of sales. You will be offered a great holiday allowance of 28 days (inclusive of BH), pension scheme and high end newly built purpose offices including on site canteen, free onsite parking, down-time rooms, onsite gym and more!   If you would like to join a constant growing family run business who value their team, please APPLY NOW.

We are working with a fast-paced entrepreneurial led company with over 25 years’ experience in manufacturing and supplying both ambient food and non-food consumer goods to retailers in the UK, South Africa & Australia. Offices are based in Christchurch, (Dorset), Hong Kong and Cape Town and they currently manufacture in both the UK and China. Due to business grows they are looking to strengthen the ambient food technical team with an experienced ambient food technical expert who has a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, experience in customer and ambient food manufacturing facing roles and has a solution driven approach. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and deep knowledge of ambient food standards.   Job Description As a senior ambient food technical & quality manager you will oversee ambient food safety, quality, and legal compliance, and implement a robust Quality Management System (QMS). You will be expected to drive continuous improvement, handle customer audits, and together with regulatory experts ensure product legality for all ambient food products. You will function as a key link between production, customers, and internal stakeholders. You will provide technical guidance during the NPD process and will lead on any incident management requirements. The role is based in the UK, ideally office based in Christchurch but hybrid/remote working will be considered. There is an expectation that the role requires travel within the UK to retail customers and manufacturing sites, (once or twice per month) and travel to China to manufacturing sites, (once or twice per year). There may also be travel to customers in South Africa.   Key Responsibilities for the Food Technical & Quality Manager:

• Technical Leadership: Execute a technical strategy, promote a strong ambient food safety culture, and function as a senior company representative.
• Quality & Safety Systems: Maintain, and improve an ambient food QMS, ensuring customer & legal compliance.
• Auditing & Compliance: Manage internal/external audits (customers, regulatory bodies), ensuring exacting standards and ensuring manufacturing sites implement and close out corrective actions.
• Customer Liaison: Serve as a primary technical contact for major customers, advising on technical aspects of NPD and innovation, managing complaints, ensuring alignment, and fostering strong relationships.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice on product labelling, innovative technologies, product development, and process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with New Product Development (NPD), production, and commercial team members to ensure ambient food safety and quality are integrated into all process changes and new product launches.
• Operational Integrity: Ensure all products meet customer specifications, legal requirements, and ambient food safety legislation.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations into any major incidents, serious complaints and/or recalls, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure manufacturing sites implement preventative measures.
• Reporting: Monitor and report technical performance, driving KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Management: Approve and manage suppliers based on risk.

  Key Requirements & Attributes for the Food Technical & Quality Manager:

• Education: Degree in Food Science or related field (essential).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of HACCP, UK/EU Ambient Food law, GMP and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience: Proven senior role in ambient food manufacturing, FMCG, with auditing experience. Usually 5–6+ years in a senior technical or quality management role within the ambient food manufacturing industry, ideally with experience of collaborating with major retailers.
• Soft Skills: Decisive leadership, and the capacity to communicate complex technical data to non-technical stakeholders. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities. Logical, assertive, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  Desirable Requirements & Attributes for Food Technical & Quality Manager:

• Project management and coaching skills.
• Experience with specific customer standards (M&S, Tesco, ASDA).
• Experience with specific customer specification & compliance databases (M&S, Tesco, ASDA)
• Specialised knowledge with Food Vitamins & Supplements
• HACCP Level 4 or Advanced Diploma in Applied HACCP Principles.
• Lead Auditor qualification (e.G., BRCGS Lead Auditor).
• Level 4 Ambient Food Safety certification.

  Salary £60,000 - £70,000 per annum Remote / Hybrid available with travel as needed to Christchurch, Nottingham and London

Due to ambitious growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a CNC Turner to join our well-established and friendly client based in Totton.   Main duties of the CNC Turner:

• Program, set, and operate CNC lathes equipped with Siemens controls to manufacture bespoke metal components for a range of industry sectors.
• Prepare and run machining operations, including programming the machine, setting up jobs, adjusting tooling, modifying offsets, and making necessary alterations during production.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work to precise tolerances to ensure high-quality, accurate output.

  Key competences of the CNC Turner:

• Previous CNC machining and programming experience
• Engineering Qualifications or significant Engineering exposure
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment whilst following procedures
• Diligent, hardworking individual with good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and able to communicate at all levels

  The role of CNC Turner is a permanent and full-time position offering a competitive annual salary up to £40,000 dependent on experience. Our client also offers many benefits, including bonus scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, social events, and on-site parking.   If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity and make your mark in a fast-paced, supportive, and growing business, please APPLY NOW!

Due to ambitious growth and expansion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a CNC Miller to join our well-established and friendly client based in Totton. This role involves programming (conversational at the machine and/or offline using Fusion 360), setting and operating.   The CNC Miller will be proficient in programming modern CNC milling machines and motivated to develop their skills within a forward-thinking business.   Main duties of the CNC Miller:

• To run a CNC Milling machine with Siemens ShopMill
• To manufacture components within tolerances specified on drawings
• To program the CNC machines from drawings provided
• To set up tooling and stock for the job in hand
• To monitor machines performance and assess for any maintenance requirements
• To keep the machines in a clean and tidy condition

  Key competences of the CNC Miller:

• Previous CNC machining and programming experience
• Engineering Qualifications or significant Engineering exposure
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment whilst following procedures
• Diligent, hardworking individual with good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and able to communicate at all levels
• Excellent IT skills and ability to use a variety of systems

  The role of CNC Miller is a permanent and full-time position offering a competitive annual salary up to £40,000 dependent on experience. Our client also offers many benefits, including bonus scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, social events, and on-site parking.   If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity and make your mark in a fast-paced, supportive, and growing business, please APPLY NOW!

The Work Shop are pleased to be working with a global supplier and designer of luxury packaging within the food gifting space.   If you are a creative and experienced Account Manager with previous FMCG experience then this could be a great opportunity for you to get involved with a creative, innovative, award winning Company to deal with some of the United State’s leading retailers and food manufacturers   Duties of Account Manager:-

• Working with our International Business Development Manager and our Directors on developing new business
• Building and developing relationships with key accounts
• Identifying opportunities, then pitching for and winning new business with existing and new customers, including many of the US major mass market retailers
• Contributing and overseeing relevant New Product Development to do so, including briefing the art team and managing customer design feedback
• Managing all commercials for each project, remaining competitive whilst ensuring profitability and margins are maintained
• Coordinating all customer requirements and ensure all deadlines are met, from point of order through to delivery, working together with a project manager
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including warehouse, logistics, marketing & finance teams, and submitting required information to progress projects
• Managing external suppliers during the course of projects

  A background in FMCG is essential for the Account Manager role and you will also require:-

• A proven background working with retailers to grow and develop business
• A great communication style with the ability to engage with customers
• Strong commercial outlook
• Great negotiation skills
• A creative flair would be beneficial with a passion for design

  This is a full time, office-based role and due to location a driving licence and car is essential Working hours are 09am to 5pm Monday to Friday although some flexibility may be required Generous starting salary dependent on experience

We are currently working with a well-established client based in Romsey who are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Technician to join their Planning team. The successful Architectural Technician will contribute to the design and development of a wide range of housing projects at all stages of design from master-planning through to detailed design, combining architecture and urban design.   Key responsibilities of the Architectural Technician

• To work closely with architects and design team to create innovative and sustainable housing developments
• Provide input at various stages of the design process from feasibility layouts through to planning applications.
• Prepare full, outline and reserved matters planning application packs, including drawings, 3D visualisations and graphic outputs.
• Ensure that projects meet the needs of clients and the community.
• Develop over time and  provide increasing inputs to design and the project process

  Key attributes of the Architectural Technician

• Minimum of 2 years (UK based) experience working on residential/mixed-use projects for developer clients and national housebuilders
• A keen interest in residential design and placemaking
• Good visualisation and graphic skills (Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch-Up)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  Package and benefits of the Architectural Technician

• £34K annual salary depending on experience
• Continuing Professional Development programme and opportunity for progression
• Hybrid work option is available
• 21 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas week
• Company pension scheme and modern offices
• Eyecare and employee retail discount scheme
• Regular social events
• Free on-site parking

  If you would like to further your career and make your mark in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company, please APPLY NOW!