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Position: Design Manager Location: Romsey Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 DOE An engineering company in Hampshire is seeking a Design Manager to lead a small team, overseeing the design and delivery of high-value machinery for projects in renewables, telecoms, and power distribution. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in mechanical or structural engineering with strong hands-on design experience. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, FEA, Mathcad, and Excel, along with knowledge of material selection and fabrication, is essential. The role involves managing the team, reviewing calculations and drawings, guiding complex design work, and maintaining project documentation. Strong communication skills are required for client, supplier, and internal liaison. This office-based role offers hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on varied, high-value projects in a supportive engineering environment. Design Manager Job Overview • Develop and refine design concepts, producing 3D models, detailed drawings, and specifications, • Plan, allocate, and oversee design activities across the team, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards, • Review, check, and approve calculations, reports, and drawings for accuracy, safety, and compliance, • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including Lessons Learned, Design Improvement Registers, and technical records, • Research, specify, cost, and order both manufactured and bought-in components, ensuring suitability for project requirements, • Collaborate closely with build and commissioning teams, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues during implementation, • Continuously review and improve design processes, workflows, and standards to enhance team efficiency and quality., • Support client and supplier interactions as required, providing technical input for meetings, reviews, and design clarifications.Design Manager Job Requirements, • Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Structural Engineering., • Minimum 10 years post-degree experience., • Experience in marine or subsea sectors desirable but not essential., • Proven experience managing the design of small and large (multi-million GBP) projects from concept to completion., • Hands-on design capability; able to approach design problems from first principles., • Familiarity with design software and tools: Autodesk Inventor, FEA, Mathcad, Excel., • Knowledge of material selection, fabrication, hydraulics, and electrical systems., • Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, drawings, and calculations., • Experience in ISO9001-compliant environments, including quality and productivity improvement.Design Manager Salary & Benefits, • Salary £55,000 - £62,000 dependent upon experience, • End of year bonus, • Flexible working hours: core 8-5 with flexitime., • 33 days holiday including bank holiday, • Private Healthcare, • On-site parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

About the role This is an exciting opportunity for you as an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a growing team at Lateral Naval Architects. You will be responsible for providing a skilled contribution to the design work, maintaining the technical requirements and the standard of deliverables required within the discipline. Using your experience to provide support and guidance to colleagues across all disciplines and where appropriate for the coordination and technical supervision of colleagues working within their discipline. You will take an active coordination role when required, overseeing a team of engineers and design engineers for assigned projects, whilst also maintaining the primary role. Supporting and developing new ideas, designs and ways of working as part of the company’s ongoing investment in R&D and continuous improvement will be an important part of your role. Responsibilities & tasks overview: • Responsible for engineering design calculations for specific projects., • Ensuring that classification society and/or national authority standards named in the specification for an assigned project are met., • Actively managing the quality of project work produced, the appropriate level of detail, the adequate checking prior to release, and the completion of assigned tasks in a timely and transparent manner., • Liaising with the customer or their representatives, subcontractors and suppliers where appropriate, and with classification societies and national authorities, to ensure that relevant information is available, and queries are answered in a timely fashion., • Responsible for managing your own workload across multiple projects, following the priorities set and proposing solutions for any conflicting time requirements in coordination with their Discipline Lead., • Responsible for the review of project work to identify potential areas of technical risk and discuss these with the Technical Project Manager. About you: • Typically a minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the marine industry., • Self-motivation, time planning & management skills to meet agreed targets and deliverable deadlines, including feedback to support in the definition of resource requirements., • Proven ability to process technical problems and effectively seek out the correct technical solution using sound engineering judgement., • The ability to produce clear and well-presented drawings, plans and technical reports to a suitable quality and standard., • Commercial awareness, with the ability to ensure that works are being carried out and completed to an appropriate standard and level of detail, measured against the contracted deliverables and tracked against the agreed budget. About us Lateral Naval Architects provides complete engineering expertise to the superyacht industry, from project conception to delivery, operation, and refit. Our core competency is engineering, but our unique focus is on meaningful innovation to enable superyachts that meet the demands of today's owners and those of the future. We believe that meaningful innovation starts with asking new questions.

LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Logistics Manager to join us on a maternity cover, overseeing day-to-day outbound logistics for a fast-moving retail and wholesale equine brand. This role combines logistics leadership with hands-on operational crossover, ensuring efficient order fulfilment, optimised packaging, accurate systems management, and full compliance with customs and trade regulations. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with warehouse operations, customer service, and external partners to deliver a reliable, cost-effective, and high-performing logistics operation. What You’ll Do • Manage courier relationships, including booking collections, monitoring performance, resolving service issues, and supporting rate and service reviews., • Prepare, review, and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including delivery notes, invoices, export documentation, and transport paperwork., • Ensure compliance with customs, export, and trade regulations, including duty, VAT, Incoterms, and country-specific requirements., • Drive packaging optimisation initiatives to reduce costs, improve shipment efficiency, minimise damage, and support sustainability objectives., • Work closely with warehouse operations to support order fulfilment activities, including picking, packing, and dispatch planning during peak periods., • Liaise with warehouse teams to monitor packing progress and proactively arrange courier collections., • Track shipments and maintain accurate, real-time updates within ERP, WMS, and shipping platforms to ensure full visibility of all consignments., • Own and maintain commodity (HS) code classification for all products, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems and shipping documentation., • Support customs clearance processes, working closely with freight forwarders and customs brokers to resolve clearance issues efficiently., • Monitor, analyse, and report on logistics KPIs and SLAs, using system data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement., • Work closely with customer service teams to professionally manage delivery discrepancies, transport delays, or customs-related issues., • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations, systems workflows, order fulfilment processes, and carrier integrations. What You’ll Bring • Strong organisational and multitasking skills within a fast-paced retail and wholesale environment., • High attention to detail, particularly in data integrity, packaging accuracy, documentation, and customs compliance., • Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with warehouse teams, customer service, couriers, and external partners., • Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to resolving operational, delivery, and system-related challenges., • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and shipping platforms., • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with confidence in reporting, analysis, and data accuracy., • Proven experience managing commodity codes, customs documentation, and import/export compliance., • Experience in a fast-moving retail or wholesale operation is highly desirable. Why Join LeMieux? Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Driven by innovation and passion for horses and riders, we’re expanding our 150-strong team based in our Romsey HQ and looking for exceptional people to join us on our journey. We’re on a mission to be the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet. To get there, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you ride or not, you’ll share our energy, determination, and obsession with delivering excellence for our community. From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote an environment of respect, support, and opportunity for all. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.

About John Charcol Established nearly 50 years ago, John Charcol is one of the UK's most respected whole-of-market mortgage and protection brokers. With flagship offices in central London and Southampton and advisers operating nationwide, we combine experience, scale and innovation to deliver high-quality, client-first financial advice. About the Role This is a pivotal 1st line of defence role where you'll be at the heart of adviser quality and development. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you'll own and embed our T&C scheme, coach advisers to be the best they can be, and help shape the culture of a business that genuinely puts customers first. What You'll Be Doing • Maintaining and embedding the T&C scheme, ensuring all aspects are adhered to across the business, • Conducting observations across all product areas, providing constructive feedback and highlighting areas for development and business improvement, • Conducting 1-1s with advisers to discuss performance and KPIs, manage risks and drive better customer outcomes, • Creating, implementing and managing development plans with advisers to address performance issues, risks and development needs, • Providing coaching and development to improve adviser quality and customer outcomes, • Facilitating and delivering induction training as required under the T&C scheme, • Developing and growing effective relationships across all John Charcol departments, • Responding promptly and with appropriate diligence to any complaints received, • Ensuring adherence to compliant process within all sales and champion good Conduct Risk behaviours, • Presenting a professional approach with a high standard of service quality, integrity and conduct What We're Looking For Essential: • Minimum 2 years' experience in a regulated or financial services environment, • Minimum 1 year's experience in a T&C role, • Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory environment and FCA regulation, • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, • Good IT skills across Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Desirable: • CeMAP or equivalent qualification, • Formalised compliance qualification Why John Charcol? This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values quality advice, professional development and doing the right thing for customers — backed by the resources and ambition of the growing Pivotal Growth Group. Interested? Apply on LinkedIn - we'd love to hear from you. #TrainingAndCompetence #Compliance #FinancialServices #MortgageBroker #JohnCharcol #Southampton #Hiring #JobOpportunity

We are seeking an experienced International Finance Manager to join our Southampton office. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will be responsible both the international law firm and the Groups Corporate Services Provider (CSP) operations ensuring that financial processes, controls, and reporting are aligned, efficient and compliant across all business lines. This is a hands on leadership role accountable for people, processes, systems, controls, and governance. The role leads a team of 11 direct reports and works closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Operations and the Partnership. ? Principal duties Lead and develop a multi-office Accounts Payable (AP) team, driving capability, accountability, and succession planning. Own the full AP lifecycle , including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, disbursements, and supplier management. Ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements across the UK, Channel Islands, Caribbean, and Asia. Maintain strong internal controls and alignment with Group Finance policies. Oversee day-to-day finance operations (AR/AP, banking, payroll inputs, journals, general ledger) for Caribbean and Asia offices. Provide business partnering to Office Heads, Partners, and local leadership teams. Assess and enhance process maturity , identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements and automation. Lead systems and automation initiatives across AP, partnering with IT and Finance on workflow tools and invoice automation. Act as a trusted finance partner to stakeholders across the law firm and CSP operations. Produce and analyse AP metrics , including aged creditors, payment performance, supplier concentration, and efficiency KPIs. Deliver actionable insights on non-fee spend, cost trends, and AP performance to Finance leadership. ? Professional Qualifications / Skills / Experience 6 + years of Accounts Payable experience in a law or professional services firm with at least 4 years in a management/supervisory role. Proven experience leading an AP function in a professional services, legal, or complex multi entity organisation. Experience supporting or managing finance operations across multiple jurisdictions. Strong people leadership and team development experience. Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, payment authorisations, and segregation of duties. Hands on experience with finance systems, AP automation tools, and process improvement. Exposure to finance transformation or automation initiatives. Understanding of multi-currency, cross border payments, and offshore regulatory environments. Personal characteristics required Credible, confident, and calm under pressure, with the ability to work flexibly when required. Process-driven with a strong control mindset and exceptional attention to detail. Able to balance high-quality operational delivery with long-term process improvement and optimisation. Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with strong analytical skills to resolve complex payment, vendor, and compliance issues. Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority, with excellent written and verbal communication skills across cultures and time zones. Strong leadership capability, with the ability to delegate effectively, develop talent, and build high-performing teams. Exceptional accuracy and precision in financial processing and data review. Please click on "Apply for this job" to submit a CV for this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Design Manager Location: Romsey Salary: £55,000 - £62,000 DOE An engineering company in Hampshire is seeking a Design Manager to lead a small team, overseeing the design and delivery of high-value machinery for projects in renewables, telecoms, and power distribution. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in mechanical or structural engineering with strong hands-on design experience. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor, FEA, Mathcad, and Excel, along with knowledge of material selection and fabrication, is essential. The role involves managing the team, reviewing calculations and drawings, guiding complex design work, and maintaining project documentation. Strong communication skills are required for client, supplier, and internal liaison. This office-based role offers hybrid flexibility and the chance to work on varied, high-value projects in a supportive engineering environment. Design Manager Job Overview Develop and refine design concepts, producing 3D models, detailed drawings, and specifications Plan, allocate, and oversee design activities across the team, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards Review, check, and approve calculations, reports, and drawings for accuracy, safety, and compliance Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including Lessons Learned, Design Improvement Registers, and technical records Research, specify, cost, and order both manufactured and bought-in components, ensuring suitability for project requirements Collaborate closely with build and commissioning teams, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues during implementation Continuously review and improve design processes, workflows, and standards to enhance team efficiency and quality. Support client and supplier interactions as required, providing technical input for meetings, reviews, and design clarifications. Design Manager Job Requirements Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Structural Engineering. Minimum 10 years post-degree experience. Experience in marine or subsea sectors desirable but not essential. Proven experience managing the design of small and large (multi-million GBP) projects from concept to completion. Hands-on design capability; able to approach design problems from first principles. Familiarity with design software and tools: Autodesk Inventor, FEA, Mathcad, Excel. Knowledge of material selection, fabrication, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Experience preparing and reviewing technical documentation, drawings, and calculations. Experience in ISO9001-compliant environments, including quality and productivity improvement. Design Manager Salary & Benefits Salary £55,000 - £62,000 dependent upon experience End of year bonus Flexible working hours: core 8-5 with flexitime. 33 days holiday including bank holiday Private Healthcare On-site parking Pension Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ