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Project Account Manager Hours: Monday to Friday 08.45 - 17:30 Salary: Competitive Office Based Overview QVIS Lighting and Security is a family-owned business based in Hilsea, Hampshire and is a leading provider of CCTV & LED lighting and Domestic Fire Products. QVIS is a leading manufacturer and distributor of recognised brands through established routes to market. The Role: As the Project Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with existing contractors, resellers, and project customers in the lighting sector. Working closely with the Projects Sales Manager, you’ll support a customer portfolio worth over £4 million, ensuring excellent service, accurate quotations, and smooth coordination of projects from enquiry through to completion. This role is based at our Head Office in Hilsea, Portsmouth Key Responsibilities: Project Account Manager • Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring a consistently high level of service, • Acting as the go-to contact for enquiries, quotations, product information, and order updates, • Coordinating lighting projects from concept through to delivery, including timelines, pricing, specifications, and logistics, • Collaborating with internal teams including operations, logistics, purchasing, and technical support to ensure seamless execution, • Monitoring project progress, identifying any risks or delays, and keeping stakeholders informed, • Providing knowledgeable guidance on product selection, specifications, and alternative solutions, • Supporting customers with technical queries in partnership with specialist teams, • Identifying opportunities to grow revenue through upselling, cross-selling, and expanding project scope, • Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, documentation, and overall customer experience, • Representing the business professionally in meetings, site visits, and customer reviews Your Skills and Experience: Project Account Manager • Experience working within a manufacturer, distributor, or project-led environment, • Exposure to managing or supporting multi-million-pound project portfolios, • A solid understanding of lighting products, electrical systems, or building services, • The ability to read or interpret technical drawings and specifications, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability Benefits • Company Pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Company Events, • Birthday Voucher, • Free onsite parking To submit your CV for this exciting Project Account Manager opportunity, please press ‘Apply’ now and await further instructions

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Project Management Team, working with the latest cutting-edge technologies at the forefront of the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry. The role is based out of the laboratory testing facilities located at Segensworth in Fareham. The core market sectors are focused upon Defence, Aerospace and Rail applications. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the client and business expectations during the test and certification projects to ensure that they meet contractual deliverables/timescales and that costs are within budget. The testing will focus upon components which are used in transport applications, with a specialism upon extensive laboratory based environmental testing, mechanical shock, vibration and packaging testing, defence and civil EMC testing, battery testing, radio frequency, product safety and SAR testing services. You will be responsible for the final test report product being delivered correctly and promptly to enable the client’s qualification programs to progress. Our ability to listen to the customer, identify their exact requirements and respond quickly with a technical and commercial solution sets us apart from our competitors, therefore this role will ideally suit a candidate with an ability to work well in a team, be highly organised and has a strong customer focus. Your experience will either be directly from within the testing area or alternatively, you will have exposure and experience of product qualification through direct engagement with external Test House suppliers or inhouse testing capability within one of the core market sectors mentioned above. Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Acting as principal intermediary between the client and the testing facilities from the beginning to the end of projects., • Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, ensuring that profit margins are preserved and any issues affecting profitability are resolved., • Managing client’s expectations, commercially during their projects, provide a detailed project plan to track progress., • Working with the test supervisors to ensure the timely delivery of test samples and supporting documentation, smooth workflow and problem solving., • Management of projects ensuring on time and accurate delivery of contractual deliverables to ensure prompt and accurate invoicing at the earliest opportunities during each month., • Ensuring accurate project forecasts are kept current and up to date by using the business project management tool., • Ensuring full and compliant use of business tools., • Coordinate internal resources, subcontract testing, third parties/vendors and specialist equipment hire to ensure projects are scheduled effectively., • Visiting clients as and when required., • Conducting all administrative tasks associated with the project delivery process. Essential Criteria – the successful candidate will have/demonstrate: • Laboratory based product testing knowledge of the industry or industry experience of product qualification using laboratory-based product testing., • Exceptional organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise workload based on client and business requirements., • Consistent ability to deliver, plan for contingencies, and look for opportunities to improve., • A good understanding of customers’ needs and perspectives and strives to improve customer experience., • A good understanding of practical financial issues and commercial fundamentals. Understanding of the key profit drivers and how areas/functions contribute to the profitability of the business., • A track record of exercising a good balance between technical judgement and commercial awareness., • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages and bespoke business tools., • A good team player with a positive “can-do” attitude who actively and positively engages with colleagues with a proactive approach to change and self-development., • An excellent communicator - written, face-to-face and by telephone., • Self-driven and results orientated., • Our core values are “Own it”, “Improve it” & “Make it Positive” – candidates who possess this mind set, and who look to continually strive for improvement, in both their direct and in-direct areas of responsibility are those who excel at TUV SUD. Further Information: TÜV SÜD in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance. At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives. We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values. We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD

Quality Engineer - Manufacturing Portsmouth Salary £42,000 - £47,000 - plus 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and benefits scheme Please note that the working pattern is 8.00am - 4.00pm About the Job Responsible for developing processes to ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards. Responsible for identifying and raising quality issues and for speedily resolving them to ensure zero impact to the customer. Supporting new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work in a team environment to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Review and manage the customer specific requirements in specifications, CAD data and drawings, ensuring they are correctly applied and integrated into the manufacturing processes via core tools such as PFMEA and Control Plans. Co-ordinating measurement activity for customer submissions such as ISIR, Capability Studies and MSA. Supporting pre-production trials to validate a production process with a high quality output Customer facing on quality issues, measurement reports and concessions QMS interaction (NCR, concessions, change management, audit etc.) Main Quality contact for select customers Principle Accountabilities Accountable to the Head of Operations and Program Management functions for ensuring new programmes are introduced to the required standard (PPAP) within the defined project timings Supporting the Head of Operations to ensure the effective quality performance of the team Identifying, defining and implementing opportunities for process and resource improvements Ensuring problem solving tasks are completed to IATF & AS requirements, ensuring efficient and robust closure and employing Unipart Way problem solving methodologies Support project and DFM reviews with achievable feasibility and quality directives Supply comprehensive production support for quality issues impacting the ability to manufacture and supply goods Ensuring Process and Product audits are being completed and acted upon in line with the annual audit plan. Any other task as agreed by your manager/supervisor About You Minimum 3-5years of experience in quality engineering within the automotive or manufacturing sector Hands-on experience with quality tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA). Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality standards, AS9100 experience also fine. Proven track record in managing supplier quality issues and customer complaints (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams) Experience with auditing (internal and external), root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action processes Proficient in using quality management systems (QMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (GD&T knowledge preferred) Competency in statistical analysis and use of statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) Understanding of metrology and hands-on experience with measurement tools (CMM, calipers, micrometers, etc.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with teams, suppliers, and customers. Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and in a team environment. Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Assistant Manager | Whiteley | Up to £31,000 + Bonus | Fashion Retail Are you an experienced Assistant Manager ready for your next step in retail leadership? We are recruiting a motivated and inspiring Assistant Manager to join a busy fashion retail store in Whiteley. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a fast paced retail environment, supporting the Store Manager to deliver strong commercial results through sales leadership, team development and exceptional customer service. You will play a key role in driving store performance, leading daily operations and ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience. Why join? Salary up to £31,000 + performance related bonus Generous staff discount and uniform allowance Holiday allowance plus long service recognition Monthly store achievement incentives Perkbox benefits including lifestyle and retail discounts Contributions towards dental and eye careYour role as Assistant Manager Lead, support and motivate a retail team through coaching, feedback and daily direction Take ownership of store KPIs and support P&L performance to drive commercial success Support all store operations including stock management, service standards and compliance Maintain high visual merchandising standards to maximise sales and brand presentation Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training of team members Act as Store Manager in their absence, taking full accountability for store performance Ensure every customer receives a consistently high level of serviceAbout you Experience as an Assistant Manager, Department Manager or Floor Manager within a busy retail environment Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team Confident working with KPIs and driving commercial performance Strong coaching and people development ability Commercially aware with a good understanding of store operations Passionate about customer service and creating a great in store experience Organised, proactive and confident taking responsibilityIf you are ready to take the next step in your retail career and join a thriving fashion retail environment in Whiteley, apply today with your CV. BBBH36182