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Job Title: Design Manager Location: Bramling, Kent Salary: Between £55,000 - £60,000 PA Job Type: Permanent, Full time (45 hours per week) About the company: With over 220 years of proud heritage, Denne Joinery Limited is one of the UK's oldest joinery companies. Driving forward with world-class talent, capability, and turnaround to deliver exceptional service and value across London and the South East. They offer a supportive and professional working environment where craftsmanship is valued and rewarded. Job description: • Working with the estimating and commercial teams on potential projects to provide expert advice where necessary., • Attend on-site design meetings and conduct site surveys as necessary, ensuring full understanding of the requirements of the project., • Understand the sustainability requirements of the project (BREEAM, LEED, SKA etc)., • Identify any potential design and programme challenges early in the project and raise this with the Project Manager in a timely manner., • Identify, record and communicate all known design changes to the commercial team as soon as they are found., • Carrying out site meetings as and when necessary., • Maintain and complete internal design trackers and assist Document Controller with project documentation for client approval and O&M manuals., • Manage all design elements of the project to ensure works are completed as per the customers required delivery dates., • Liaising with internal teams and project managers to ensure effective and timely handover of drawings for production., • Responsible for the creation of production drawings using relevant systems for manufacturing purposes specifically for Joinery and associated processes and materials. Qualifications: • Full driving licence and access to vehicle., • 3 years experience within a CAT B Bespoke Manufacturing Joinery Business., • Experience in AutoCAD 2D (minimum) working to a high level of detail and resolution, • Excellent IT Skills, (Microsoft Office), • Use and awareness of 3D model development tools for coordination (Solidworks) (desirable), • Experience of modelling production joinery specifically using Autodesk Inventor (desirable) The successful candidate will be measured on: • On-time completion of jobs (drawings completed to internal and client programmes)., • Customers repeat business., • Right first time and reduction of NCR’s., • Completion of work in strict accordance with client requirements, and producing accurate cutting sheets and drawings., • Achieving budget costs (labour and materials)., • Internal and external customer satisfaction. Desirable skills: • Confident and calm under pressure., • Professional and team focused., • Organised and disciplined., • Self-motivated and result driven., • Quality focussed., • Inquisitive and open minded., • Flexible with a can-do attitude, • Attention to detail and a strong desire for accuracy, • Good organisational skills, • A flexible and proactive approach to work, • Excellent communication and relationship building skills, • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Excellent judgement and decision making. What’s it like to work for Denne Joinery Limited? How does this sound: • Competitive & negotiable salary up to £65,000 depending on experience., • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays., • Company pension scheme (after passing probationary period)., • Employee Assistance programme., • Rewards platform., • The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art 23,000 sqft manufacturing facility and finishing studio. So, if this sounds like a culture you could thrive in- please apply today! We’d love to hear from you. By applying for this role you agree to share your information with Denne Joinery via the BuildMyTalent platform. Looks like an exciting opportunity! If you’d like a hand with candidate sourcing, BuildMyTalent offers tailored recruitment support for AEC roles. More details here:

Business Development Manager IT Managed Services Whitstable, Kent £35,000 - £40,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £70k+) Are you an ambitious salesperson who loves winning new business? Do you thrive in a role where youre trusted to run your own pipeline? Looking for an opportunity to make a big impact in a growing MSP? We are recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a well-established IT services provider based in Kent. This is a role for someone who is new business focused, commercially sharp, and excited by the idea of helping a smaller, ambitious company grow. The Role This is a full 360 new business position. You will: Identify, develop, and win new IT managed service opportunities Target SMEs (10250 users) across Kent and the South-East Manage the full sales cycle from first outreach to signed agreement Build your own pipeline through networking, prospecting, and follow-up Work closely with technical teams to develop proposals and solutions Follow up on warm leads generated through marketing campaigns Represent the business at events, exhibitions, and networking groups This role is perfect for someone who loves autonomy, wants to be judged on results, and is confident building pipeline from scratch. What Were Looking For 2+ years in B2B sales, ideally in MSP, IT services, telecoms, or tech Proven success in outbound/new business roles Confident speaking to business owners and decision-makers Good understanding of Microsoft 365, cloud services, cyber security, or managed IT (or the ability to learn quickly) Self-motivated, proactive, and resilient. Someone who drives their own activity A team player who cares about doing as much as selling Success Expectations We are looking for someone who can: Show progress within 3 months (pipeline building, meetings booked) Begin closing business within 6 months Ultimately contribute enough new MRR to demonstrate they can pay for themselves You will get support with marketing, campaigns, sales assets, and technical backing but the drive and activity need to come from you. Progression Once proven, there is genuine opportunity to: Grow into a Senior BDM Take ownership of a vertical or region Potentially develop and lead a small sales team as the business expands We are looking for someone who wants to stick with us and grow as we grow. Package £35,000£40,000 basic salary OTE £70,000+ (uncapped) Clear quarterly targets and commissions Supportive, collaborative team with real career growth 25 days holiday + bank holidays Regular team events and incentives TPBN1_UKTJ

Production Team Leader £36,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Benefits + Training + Progression Whitstable - Commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sittingbourne Are you a manufacturing professional with machining experience looking to take a step into leadership? This is a great opportunity to join a leading precision engineering company in a hands-on, people-focused role. In this position, you'll lead a small team within the Machine Shop, coordinating daily production to ensure parts are manufactured accurately, safely, and on time. You'll work closely with the Production Manager to monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high standards of quality and delivery. The company is a well-established engineering manufacturer known for its strong reputation, investment in training, and long-term career development. You'll benefit from ongoing support, modern facilities, and opportunities to progress as part of a skilled and dedicated team. This role would suit a motivated manufacturing professional with experience in a machining or precision engineering environment who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and taking pride in delivering high-quality work. The Role: Lead and support a small team of operators in the Machine Shop Plan workloads and ensure production targets are achieved Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency Support training, development, and team motivation The Candidate: Background in machining or precision manufacturing Experience supervising or coordinating a production team Strong organisational and communication skills Quality-focused with a proactive approach to improvement To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Jamie Saint at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. TPBN1_UKTJ

FP&A Manager | Canterbury, Hybrid | £65k £70k Cobb & Jones Recruitment are supporting a local education provider with their search for a new FP&A Manager. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a first-class financial advisory service across the organisation, ensuring accuracy in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the Group and Trust. Responsibilities: Lead the production of all budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Deliver high-quality financial advice and guidance to operational staff and the different business units. Oversee monthly management accounts and ensure precise ledger postings. Line-manage Finance Business Partners, Systems Accountant, and Management Accounts Assistant. Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance with financial regulations. Develop and implement training for budget holders on financial systems and policies. Profile: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualified experience. Proven experience managing finance teams and producing management accounts for organisations with income over £10m. Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Advanced IT proficiency (Excel, MS Office, accounting systems). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders. Proactive, innovative problem solver with strong time management skills. Why Join? Opportunity to shape financial strategy at a senior level. Collaborative and inclusive working environment. Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement. TPBN1_UKTJ