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New Product Development Manager Hoddesdon, On site, full-time £55 - £65K A fast-growing consumer brand in the lifestyle, sporting goods and tech/gaming accessories space is seeking a New Product Development Manager to lead the creation of innovative, market-leading products. This is a pivotal role, overseeing the full product lifecycle — from concept and prototyping through to launch — and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with commercial goals. The Role As New Product Development Manager, you will: • Introduce and execute a rolling three-year product development pipeline Manage the full NPD process: concept, sampling, prototyping, and sign-off, • Collaborate with UK design teams and overseas suppliers to deliver technical development Conduct supplier research and sourcing to enhance product offerings, • Define and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are met, • Oversee packaging sign-off and compliance with UK/EU standards (UKCA, CE, WEEE), • Partner with marketing, sales and supply chain to deliver best-in-class launches, • Manage costs, pricing, and multi-currency price books, ensuring commercial alignment, • Analyse market trends, customer needs and competitor activity to identify opportunities, • Forecast demand, track product performance post-launch, and optimise the pipeline, • Present insights and recommendations to support future product planning What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in product management and project management, ideally in consumer goods or sports/lifestyle sectors, • Strong track record of delivering a three-year product pipeline, • Hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept to launch, • Commercially astute with strong forecasting and pricing knowledge, • Skilled at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, • Confident communicator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and overseas suppliers, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies, • Knowledge of compliance requirements across UK/EU/ROW markets, • Experience with physical product development is essential What’s on Offer • The chance to drive innovation across a varied and exciting product range, • A collaborative, cross-functional commercial team environment, • The opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, growth-focused business

Product Development Executive Hoddesdon, On-site, full-time £40-45K About the Opportunity Product Development Executive Fast‑Growing Consumer Brand – Lifestyle, Sporting Goods & Tech Accessories Full‑time | Office‑based | Competitive salary We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑driven Product Development Executive to support the creation and delivery of exciting new products across our lifestyle, sporting goods and tech/gaming ranges. This is a hands‑on role working closely with our NPD Manager, Design, Marketing and Supply Chain teams to help bring products from concept to launch. If you’re organised, commercially aware and passionate about physical product development, this is a brilliant opportunity to grow your career in a fast‑moving, innovative environment. The Role As Product Development Executive, you will: • Support the NPD Manager in delivering the rolling product development pipeline, • Manage day‑to‑day product development tasks across concepting, sampling, prototyping and approvals, • Liaise with UK design teams and overseas suppliers to gather information, request samples and track progress, • Conduct supplier research and support sourcing activity, • Maintain project timelines, updating stakeholders and flagging risks or delays, • Assist with packaging development, artwork checks and compliance documentation (UKCA, CE, WEEE), • Prepare product data, specifications and documentation for internal teams, • Support pricing updates, cost tracking and maintenance of multi‑currency price books, • Monitor market trends and competitor products to feed into the development process, • Track product performance post‑launch and support optimisation recommendations, • Help prepare presentations and reports for internal product reviews What We’re Looking For • Experience in product development, product coordination or a similar role within consumer goods, • Understanding of the product lifecycle from concept through to launch, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once, • Confident communicator, comfortable working with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, • Good commercial awareness and interest in pricing, costing and margin, • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset, • Comfortable analysing data and spotting trends, • Experience with physical product development is essential, • Knowledge of compliance requirements (UK/EU) is a bonus but not required What’s on Offer • A chance to work on a varied, exciting product range, • A collaborative, supportive team environment, • Real ownership and visibility across the full development process, • Strong progression opportunities into NPD or Product Management, • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑growing brand

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire / Hybrid Contract: Fixed Term Brands: Pretty Lavish & NOBL Contract Length: 10 Month Maternity Cover You will be employed by Pretty Lavish. As part of your role, you will support and perform duties for both Pretty Lavish and Nobl. Pretty Lavish continues to emerge within the fashion industry bridging the gap between high street and designer brands. Recognised for our sophisticated occasionwear, luxury knitwear and more recently our sleek and modern bridesmaids collection. We strive to make luxury affordable by designing quality, timeless and versatile designs that can be worn day to night, season to season and loved for years to come. We are looking for a creative and trend aware individual to join us on a maternity cover basis and join our exciting journey in this role. Role Overview We are looking for a Multi-Product Designer to join our design team on a maternity cover basis. This role will primarily focus on knitwear design across womenswear and menswear, while also supporting across woven categories and outerwear where needed. Working closely with Design, Buying, Tech and Merchandising, you will help develop commercially relevant collections that align with brand strategy, customer mindset and seasonal stories. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded designer with strong knitwear experience who enjoys working across multiple product categories within a fast-moving fashion environment. Key Responsibilities Knitwear Design • Lead the design and development of knitwear collections across womenswear and menswear, • Research seasonal trends, yarn innovations and knit techniques, • Develop knitwear concepts from initial idea through to final sample, • Work closely with suppliers on yarn selection, stitch development and garment construction, • Create clear and accurate technical packs and development documentation, • Multi-Product Design Support, • Support the wider design team across woven categories including dresses, tops, bottoms and outerwear, • Contribute to seasonal range planning and product mix, • Assist with fabric sourcing, trims and product development, • Product Development, • Work closely with Product Developers and suppliers throughout the sampling process, • Review and comment on samples during fit sessions and product reviews, • Ensure designs are commercial, technically viable and aligned with cost targets, • Collaboration, • Partner with Buying, Merchandising and Marketing teams to ensure product aligns with commercial strategy, • Contribute to seasonal design direction and collection storytelling, • Support in preparing design presentations and internal reviews Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Fashion Designer with knitwear experience, • Ability to design across multiple product categories, • Strong understanding of yarns, stitch techniques and knit garment construction, • Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories, • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and design software, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, • Commercial awareness with a good understanding of customer-led product development, • Commercially minded with strong attention to detail, • Proactive and solution-focused, • Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment What We’re Looking For • A designer who thrives working across both womenswear and menswear, • Someone confident owning knitwear development while also supporting broader product, • categories, • A creative thinker who understands both brand identity and commercial product

Field Service Engineer, Laboratory Robotic Systems Basic Salary £50,000 to £55,000 Bonus 10% Company Car - Electric (Tesla) and Hybrid Options Available Pension Healthcare Life Insurance Phone, Laptop Holidays The Role – Field Service Engineer, Laboratory Robotic Systems This market leader seeks to recruit a technically motivated and customer focused Field Service Engineer, responsible for: Service, installation, breakdown, repair and calibration of a wide range of sophisticated medical laboratory automation Support scientific products located at customer sites, including pathology departments, university research, laboratories and pharmaceutical environments Your Background – Field Service Engineer, Laboratory Robotic Systems To succeed in this exciting role you must be able to demonstrate: Competent background in a customer facing field service engineering capacity, gained within a high value electronics or electro-mechanical capital equipment environment. Qualification in engineering, electronics or a science based subject to a minimum of ONC level. Applications are encouraged from engineers with a broad range of backgrounds, including laboratory, scientific, robotics, life sciences, biopharmaceutical, university research, laboratory automation or medical devices The Company - Field Service Engineer, Laboratory Robotic Systems This global manufacturer supplies a wide range of innovative laboratory automation systems to the clinical diagnostics, biopharmaceutical and research sectors At the core of their business lie product innovation, excellent customer service and good people They foster a welcoming and inclusive working environment with exceptional training and encouragement for personal development and career progression High levels of staff retention are the result of a fair and appreciative management style This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting. The services advertised by TRS Consulting are those of an employment agency and / or an employment business

Regional Service Manager, Medical Diagnostic Systems Overall Earnings £81,000 Basic Salary £66,000 Bonus £6,000 Company Car (electric / hybrid options available) Excellent Benefits Package The Role – Regional Service Manager, Medical Diagnostic Systems This market leader now seeks to recruit a commercially astute Regional Service Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for: Managing a team of Field Service Engineers Building and nurturing all relationships with key customers Regularly attending meetings and providing customer care Ensuring the delivery of KPI’s, including resource utilisation, PPM delivery, team and customer satisfaction Financial delivery within set budgets Your Background – Regional Service Manager, Medical Diagnostic Systems To apply you should be able to demonstrate: A background working in a Field Service Manager, Regional Service Manager, Field Service Supervisor or Team Leader role Experience within a high technology instrumentation sector (analytical instrumentation, scientific, laboratory, medical or high value electronics capital equipment) Commercial skills and business flair The ability to foster key relationships with customers The skills required to support and motivate your team of field service engineers, looking to develop new revenue streams and increase market share throughout a broad product portfolio offering the latest ‘cutting edge’ solutions in medical systems technology The Company – Regional Service Manager, Medical Diagnostic Systems Well respected supplier of sophisticated medical diagnostics systems, trusted by healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and test patients for a wide range of medical conditions and diseases This instantly recognisable brand leader supplies a wide range of innovative diagnostic based laboratory and medical systems to the healthcare sector, and offers 'best in class' solutions across their range of products and systems, which include applications for microbiology, immunodiagnostics, molecular diagnostics and blood bank screening Supported by a truly multi-national 'blue-chip' technology group with representation in over 150 countries, their commitment to investment in Research and Development is second to none in their industry, ensuring that they remain a market leader At the core of their business lie product innovation, excellent customer service and good people This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting. The services advertised by TRS Consulting are those of an employment agency and / or employment business

Waltham Cross, Herts Up to £36,000 (depending on experience) 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm We’re looking for a passionate Food Technologist to join our growing Technical Team at Reynolds Food Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in bringing safe, high-quality food products to market while working cross-functionally with procurement, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Why join Reynolds Food Group? Be part of a fast-paced, growing food business. Work on a wide variety of products and suppliers. Gain exposure across technical, procurement, and quality functions. Opportunities for progression and development. Duties include but are not limited to: Conduct safety, quality, and legal reviews for new and existing products and suppliers. Maintain robust product and supplier due diligence documentation. Plan and manage seasonal product transitions effectively. Respond to internal and external technical queries professionally. Carry out technical research and provide accurate recommendations. Support technical projects and maintain QMS compliance. What we’re looking for: Essential: Degree in Food Science or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Experience in a food technical or similar role. Strong knowledge of food safety and legislation (including FIR 2014 & allergens). Excellent attention to detail. Desirable: Knowledge of food microbiology. Experience working with suppliers. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills. What you’ll get: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. Annual pay reviews. Group Personal Pension Plan. Retail Discount membership. Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment. Interested? Apply now to join a dynamic and growing team where you can make a real impact. We’d love to hear from you. Reynolds Food Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. #AH REF-(Apply online only)

Job title: Electronic Engineer Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Salary: £40-45k per annum plus benefits and EOT bonus Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week with early finish on Fridays About the role We are recruiting for an Electronic Engineer to join a long-established scientific manufacturing business. The role focuses on designing the next generation of specialist research instruments while also supporting existing products used by universities and research organisations worldwide. This opportunity would suit an Electronics Design Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, or R&D Engineer looking for a varied hands-on development role within a small, collaborative engineering team. What you’ll do • Design and develop new scientific instruments from concept through to production • Support and improve existing electronic and embedded systems products • Work with analogue and digital electronics, A to D conversion, and serial interfaces • Contribute to embedded software development and debugging, primarily in C • Assist with mechanical and whole-instrument design considerations • Learn and apply infrared measurement techniques, optics, and low-pressure gas systems • Provide occasional technical support input for long-life products used in research environments • Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and service teams What we’re looking for • At least two years’ experience in electronic product design or development engineering • Understanding of analogue circuitry, A to D converters, and embedded systems • Familiarity with interfaces such as I2C, SPI, USB, or RS232 • Experience writing and debugging software, ideally in C • Broad engineering mindset with willingness to work across disciplines • UK residency Nice to have • Degree or qualification in electronics, physics, engineering, or another STEM subject • Knowledge of DSP techniques or embedded FORTH language • Understanding of infrared sensing, optics, or gas measurement systems • Appreciation of mechanical design within complete instruments • Experience in scientific instrumentation, laboratory equipment, or precision devices Who might suit this role This role may suit someone early to mid-career in electronics or embedded engineering who enjoys practical development work and learning new technologies. It could also appeal to engineers from instrumentation, medical devices, laboratory equipment, environmental monitoring, or other precision manufacturing sectors seeking a stable long-term product environment. The ideal candidate will be curious, adaptable, and comfortable working across electronics, software, and mechanical aspects of product development within a small specialist company. Why join • Established UK manufacturer exporting globally • Varied engineering role with real product ownership • 37-hour week with early Friday finish • 25 days holiday plus statutory leave and pension • Free on-site parking • Employee Ownership Trust with potential tax-free bonus up to £3,500

Are you an Electronic Design Engineer looking to step up into a more senior, responsible and autonomous position within a cutting-edge R&D team? We are looking for candidates having good electronics and electrical design with some basic firmware programming experience. Any exposure to higher voltage such as mains or EV would be an advantage. If you want a varied and dynamic role within a well established and successful business - based at our site in Watford, this role is the next step in your Electronic Design Engineering career. BASIC SALARY: Up to £75,000 BENEFITS: · 30 days holiday rising with service · Full access to company benefits package including pension · Flexible working within core hours LOCATION: Watford (with free on-site parking) COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Hatfield, Cheshunt, Harrow, Wembley, Hayes, High Wycombe, Berkhamsted, Tring, Luton, Dunstable, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, Slough, Maidenhead, London, Milton Keynes, Hitchin, Bletchley, Northampton, Bedford, Aylesbury, Guildford, Reading JOB DESCRIPTION: Electronic Design Engineer - Embedded Firmware, R&D, 'C', Test and Measurement Instrumentation As our Electronic Design Engineer working in our R&D department, you will be designing and developing electronic circuitry and firmware for portable and hand held electrical equipment. You will be redesigning existing products for annual product launches. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Electronic Design Engineer - Embedded Firmware, R&D, 'C', Test and Measurement Instrumentation · Product design of electronic circuitry and firmware for portable electrical equipment. · Maintenance of existing product line, e.g. due to component obsolescence, changes in standards, etc PERSON SPECIFICATION: Electronic Design Engineer - Embedded Firmware, R&D, 'C', Test and Measurement Instrumentation Ideally, you will have a proven track record of Product Design - Electronic, Electrical equipment. This could (for instance) be test and measurement equipment (medical, industrial, commercial etc.), domestic goods, personal electronics amongst many other things. Candidates with inverter development experience are generally strong matches, as are some candidates with EV BMS design. · Programming of real time, embedded firmware. · Proficiency in C · Analogue & digital electronic design. · Schematic capture using Altium or similar. · Experience of high voltage technology designs · Designing products to a set of legal / safety standards. Any exposure to ST MCU (Micro Controller Unit) design would be an advantage. THE COMPANY: We're approaching 100 years in business, we're a well-respected manufacturer and brand of portable & hand-held electronic instrumentation. With a heavy focus and investment on R&D and New Product Development, we're genuinely a market leader for innovation in our industry sector. PROSPECTS: Regular salary reviews and potential to develop your career with a well established and growing business. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Electronic Design Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Systems Engineer - C, C++, MCU, Electrical Test & Measurement, Analogue Electrical Design. Low Voltage Systems, High voltage technology, Instrumentation, Product design, Research and Development (R&D). INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SP18321, Wallace ind Selection

Kinetic PLC are currently seeking a Senior Manager / R&D Programmer to join a busy Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company, based within the Harlow, Essex area. Duration: 2 years from Start Annual Salary: approx £56,(Apply online only)% Remote - will access systems via your own laptop - VDI connection) 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata plus Bank Holidays) Position Summary: The Clinical Programming (Contractor) is responsible for providing comprehensive programming support, including managing the timely and accurate execution of programming components of clinical trials. The clinical programming contractor independently manages completed projects that involve global tasks, or cross functional teams The role may require providing inputs to design and analysis, and reporting the results of clinical trials, including programming rules and mocked T/L/G. In addition, providing programming support for publication for our marketed drugs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Primarily works at the Study, product / program level Provides comprehensive programming support, including development of programs, ADaM specifications, analysis (datasets, TLFs) complying with regulatory requirements, departmental SOPs and work practices. Manages and Delivers assignments with good quality and within timelines Provides programming support to CDISC based e-submission. Develop, debug, and enhance SAS programs to support quality control of safety or efficacy derived datasets and TLFs. Implement programming standards and comply with regulatory requirements among project team members and across all projects; communicate to management on project status and resource gaps. Responsible for the standardization of GSD deliverables (TLGs, Datasets) across study projects within an indication/therapeutic area. Provides input on opportunities for process improvement Proactively communicates issues impacting programming deliverables with Stat or DM team members. Education Required: * Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree in Science, Statistics, Information Technology or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Experience Required: * Bachelors + 5 year, Masters + 4 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical or clinical research setting as a programmer. * Proficient knowledge of clinical trials and drug development process, industry standards, statistical concepts used in analysis and submissions of clinical trial data. * Strong understanding of SDTM, ADaM standards and Implementation guides. * Demonstrated proficiency in using SAS to produce analysis datasets, TLFs, eSUB components and using other software applications (eg. Pinnacle 21, XML and MS Office) * Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. Functional Knowledge: * Expert level of programming skills and problem resolution in SAS. * Expert level of knowledge in CDISC based e-submission (creation of ADaM datasets and associated TLGs in study/project (e.g. ISS/ISE), creation of Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) Inspections). * Have solid knowledge of statistical models used for efficacy data analysis. Company/Industry Related Knowledge: * Advanced knowledge of government regulations (such as CDISC and ICH) pertaining to drug development in multiple therapeutic areas. Job-Specific Competencies: 1. Tackles difficult problems; identifies solutions and recommends action management 2. Influences communication toward common understanding and actionable results; 3. Good oral and written communication skills. If you feel that you have what we need, then please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or email your up to date CV to: (url removed) Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. Kinetic Recruitment Services Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. IND1