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Contract: 6 months \n Location: Newport or Titchfield – approximately 40% on-site per week, with occasional travel between sites \n IR35: Inside IR35 \n Rate: £897 per day via Umbrella \n Security Clearance: Active SC clearance required \n \n About the Role \n We are looking for an experienced Digital Product Manager to join a major public-sector digital transformation programme. \n \n You will be responsible for managing a digital product through its full lifecycle, from discovery and alpha through beta and live. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will set product direction, champion user needs and ensure the team delivers valuable, high-quality outcomes. \n \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Product Manager who enjoys working in complex environments and is confident balancing strategic product thinking with hands-on delivery. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Define and own the product vision, scope and priorities.\n, • Manage the product through discovery, alpha, beta and live stages.\n, • Own, manage and prioritise the product backlog.\n, • Champion user needs through research, feedback, data and insight.\n, • Work closely with delivery, design, research, technology and data specialists.\n, • Develop and maintain product roadmaps where required.\n, • Ensure stories are clearly defined, prioritised and ready for delivery.\n, • Balance research, new features and continuous improvement.\n, • Work with Delivery Managers to ensure plans are realistic and blockers are removed.\n, • Collaborate with Technical Leads and Solutions Architects on appropriate technical solutions.\n, • Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate product progress effectively.\n, • Promote transparency through show and tells and open-working practices.\n, • Take responsibility for product quality and ensure relevant service standards are met.\n, • Identify and resolve complex operational and delivery issues.\n, • Support the adoption and integration of products with other services.\n\n \n About You \n You will have strong experience in digital product management and a proven ability to lead products across different stages of the product lifecycle. \n \n You should have: \n\n • Extensive Product Management experience across discovery, alpha, beta and live.\n, • Strong backlog management and prioritisation skills.\n, • Experience defining product vision, scope and roadmaps.\n, • A strong understanding of user-centred product development.\n, • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.\n, • An understanding of design, technology and data principles.\n, • Experience delivering MVPs and iterating based on evidence and user feedback.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.\n, • The ability to challenge assumptions and constraints constructively.\n, • Experience integrating digital products with other services.\n, • An understanding of operational processes and live service management.\n, • The ability to use evidence, outcomes and user insight to make informed product decisions.\n, • A collaborative approach and the confidence to provide leadership and direction.\n\n \n Essential Requirement \n Active SC Security Clearance is essential for this position. \n If you are an experienced Digital Product Manager looking for a challenging opportunity within a major public-sector transformation programme, we would be keen to hear from you.

Quality Assurance Technician£30,575 + pension, life assurance and additional benefitsBlackwoodAre you an experienced Quality Assurance Technician with a background in food manufacturing? Does the thought of working for a growing manufacturer with a product in high demand appeal to you? Do you want great variety, the chance to work in a modern working environment and excellent opportunities for future progression?If so, we'd like to hear from you.We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician to work for a well established manufacturer in Blackwood. As Quality Assurance Technician you will hold a key role in production, auditing internal processes and ensuring that procedures are followed.As Quality Assurance Technician you will:- Report and escalate any issues and failings within the internal escalation procedure.- Complete and maintain QA paperwork, in a timely manner.- Complete inspections of products, collating information and reporting back to relevant departments.- Ensure that food safety, GMP and QA checks are being carried out as specified within work instructions, HACCP and process control documents.- Carry out hourly checks and audits on the production lines.- Carry out daily calibration of temperature probes and weighing scales.- Conduct monthly glass and plastic audits.- Support the production team by providing technical support e.g. CCP and traceability.- Carry out any day to day quality duties as requested by the Quality Manager or relevant manager.You will need:- Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment- HACCP Level 2 and a Level 2 in food safety in manufacturing- An understanding of internal audit processes.- Technical KPI's and non-conformance techniques will be required alongside basic allergen awareness and legal labelling practice.This is a permanent role with a competitive salary and additional employee benefits. You will also be able to take advantage of excellent training and development, a modern working environment and convenient working hours.For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit today.Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client, who are a global leader in colour management solutions across industries such as print, packaging, textiles and plastics, are looking for a Sales Engineer - Print & Packaging to join their team on a permanent basis in Germany This role is based in Germany with a hybrid working model and will require frequent travel across the territory to visit customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. The business offers a comprehensive portfolio of colour measurement instruments, software, and services used by leading printers, ink manufacturers, and global brands. Key responsibilities of the Sales Engineer - Print & Packaging job based in Germany: Develop and execute market segmentation strategies across the assigned territory in collaboration with the Business Development Manager. Engage directly with large printing organisations, ink manufacturers, and brand owners to drive sales growth. Support and grow business through local distributors, strengthening channel partnerships. Plan and deliver sales calls, product demonstrations, and technical presentations to promote solutions. Generate and qualify new sales leads to expand market share and pipeline opportunities. Provide market insight, including competitor activity, customer needs, and industry trends to management. Collaborate closely with technical support, marketing, and administrative teams to ensure successful project delivery. Support wider sales and marketing initiatives as required by management. Experience required for the Sales Engineer - Print & Packaging job based in Germany: Degree or diploma in industrial engineering, science, printing technology, or a related discipline. Extensive experience in sales or business development within the print and packaging industry. Strong understanding of printing processes and colour management systems (highly desirable). Excellent communication skills in both German and English (written and spoken). Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with customers and internal teams. Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with strong organisational skills. If this Sales Engineer - Print & Packaging job in Germany could be of interest, please send your CV to or call Ben on 01582 878816. TPBN1_UKTJ

The NPD Manager will lead product innovation, manage the development process from concept to launch, and drive the NPD strategy.

At Polypipe Building Products, our people and values sit at the centre of everything we do. We design and manufacture plumbing, drainage, ventilation and water management solutions used in homes and buildings across the UK. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Role Overview: As a Field Sales Manager at Polypipe, you’ll be at the forefront of driving regional growth through a dual-pronged approach, creating demand via specification with developers and contractors, while building stronger, more valuable partnerships with our merchant customers. This role balances tactical account development with front line sales execution, ensuring Polypipe is the first choice in both the open specification and merchant space. This role will cover the following areas; LL, SY, LD, SA, HR, NP, CF, GL, WR The successful candidate has to live in one of the patch areas to be considered for the role. Key Responsibilities: Specification Sales & Opportunity Conversion Proactively identify and convert specification opportunities across private and social housing developers, local authorities, contractors, groundworkers and site managers. Build trusted relationships with key customer decision makers including technical, commercial, and procurement teams. Track, manage, and win project-based opportunities using early engagement and real time tracking with our CRM platform. Ensure our full product range is positioned at both on-plot and off-plot stages, driving value and volume across the board. Merchant Development & Account Management Manage and grow sales across regional merchants (open market and OTC), maximizing share of wallet, stockholding, and POS visibility. Deliver professional, value-led presentations and campaigns tailored to branch and group level objectives. Build strong working relationships with branch managers and influencers to support pull-through activity, whilst taking share from the competition. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Merchandising, Category Manager and the Desk Based Account Managers) to deliver against trading plans and growth opportunities for your portfolio. Sales Execution and KPI’s Deliver and exceed volume, revenue, and open specification pull through targets across your customer base. Meet weekly customer call expectations. Accurately report, update and manage sales activity through the CRM (Genvue) and business planning tools. Deliver customer messaging and ambitions with clarity and confidence while preserving commercial relationships. Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement Act as the regional eyes and ears of the business – feeding back market insights, competitor activity, and customer sentiment. Support compliance, auditing, and site reporting where applicable. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product solutions, regulations, and construction trends. Capabilities and experience required Proven sales experience, exceeding targets, preferably within the construction sector. Preferable experience of working within a manufacturing business in field sales role. Experience of specification and channel sales in commercial building segments. Ability to communicate, present and influence at all levels of the organisation. Ability to analyse data and provide succinct solutions. Excellent listening, negotiation, motivation, and presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. A full driving licence as travel to customers and Polypipe sites is required. Commercial savvy with understanding of customer motivations linked to ability to develop tactics for negotiation and solution orientated business development. Proven experience of modern sales enablement tools eg CRM, digital marketing