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We’re looking for a highly organised Product & Design Manager to act as the Creative Director’s right hand and keep our product pipeline running smoothly. You'll manage the Product & Design team, plan workloads, and make sure every brief is delivered on time, on brand and to a high standard. You’ll be the person who turns ideas and deadlines into clear plans, keeps projects moving, and isn’t afraid to push for quality and clarity. If you love a creative environment and get a buzz from designing and engineering beautiful products this could be the role for you. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Product and Design Manager Department: Product & Design Reporting to: Creative & Co-Managing Director Responsible for (subordinates): Product and Design team Salary: 37-45k per annum based on experience. (We will consider outside of this range for an exceptional candidate). Location: Loughborough Town Centre. This job is an in-house role; we're not offering remote or hybrid working. How to apply: Please apply via LinkedIn and include a link to your portfolio of work. Job Purpose: Lead the day-to-day operations and creative output of the Product and Design team, turning the Creative Director’s vision and briefs into clear, resourced and scheduled plans, and delivering every project on time, on brief and on brand. Design and develop commercially viable products that generate the best return on investment, creating your own product concepts and artwork as well as managing designs from external artists and licences. Take ownership of line management, workflow planning and quality control within the team, freeing up the Creative Director to focus on overall brand direction and business priorities, while you keep delivery on track and all visual output on brand. Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Line Management • Line manage, coach and develop the Product & Design team. Set clear objectives, standards and growth plans; hold regular 1:1s and performance reviews., • Set and uphold team ways‑of‑working: brand guidelines, response times, meeting rhythms, status reporting, file‑naming, proofing and sign‑off etiquette. Planning, Traffic & Delivery • Build and maintain a single, transparent master schedule covering all product cycles, customer submissions, catalogue/seasonal milestones, and marketing design needs; publish weekly priorities and critical paths., • Ownership of resourcing and capacity planning; allocate work across Product and Design Team; escalate risks early; remove blockers., • Catalogue and key launches: own end to end timelines, making sure catalogues and all associated product, marketing and digital deliverables are completed on schedule., • Run quick team check‑ins and weekly progress reviews, keep a simple tracker of who’s doing what and by when, and make sure each project gets the right sign‑offs on time. Creative Design and Product Development • Create original designs and product concepts for stationery, gifts and greeting cards that are in line with Ohh Deer’s brand identity and customer expectations., • Bring proactive ideas for new ranges, formats and collaborations, regularly sharing concepts and suggestions with the Creative Director and wider team., • Turn ideas into clear, deliverable product briefs, including mock ups, specifications and reference material that can be used by suppliers and internal teams., • Work with the Creative Director to refine concepts through feedback and critique, ensuring that final designs feel cohesive across ranges and seasons., • Stay informed on design trends, competitors and customer insights, and use this knowledge to propose fresh, commercially strong product ideas. Creative & Brand Governance • Translate the Creative Director’s vision into clear briefs, checklists and acceptance criteria for product, marketing and digital work, ensuring all designs meet brand guidelines and retailer or client specifications., • Act as first line brand and quality control for all visual output across Product & Design and other teams (for example brand marketing and web), making sure assets are accurate, on brand and technically correct before they reach the Creative Director., • Create and run a clear approval process for visual work, with your brand and quality check first, and Creative Director sign off added where needed. Product & Supplier/Artist Coordination • Coordinate supplier interactions (specs, proofs, sampling, colour matching)., • Support artist sourcing, briefing and relationship management to build a strong portfolio that the company can pull from. Commercial & Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Partner with Sales/Commercial on submissions and samples for key and national accounts; ensure on‑time delivery of assets and presentations., • Communicate changes that affect timelines, budgets, or scope to Operations, Purchasing, Marketing, Warehouse & Fulfilment. Data‑Led Decision Making • Use sales data, trends and customer feedback to sequence projects and refine ranges for ROI and profit. Cross Business • To regularly review set KPI’s, prepare regular activity reports and metrics and report directly to the Line Manager., • To undertake ad hoc projects as required in order to meet the needs of the business., • To contribute to process and systems development, through making suggestions and recommendations to the directors, in order to assist in the growth and success of the Company., • To assist colleagues and to support the Company generally, through undertaking additional duties and tasks from time to time as and when required. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: Essential • Proven experience leading/traffic‑managing creative/product teams in a design/publishing/stationery or related product environment., • Strong Adobe familiarity and print preparation literacy to manage quality (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)., • Demonstrable planning/project management capability across multiple concurrent deadlines., • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) Grade C or higher., • Competent with Microsoft Office/Google Suite. Desirable • Experience in a small, fast‑paced business., • Knowledge of project management software, in particular design based systems. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Essential • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail; able to set pace and hold standards., • Clear, confident communicator; strong stakeholder and supplier management., • Problem‑solver with sound judgment; comfortable making decisions and escalating appropriately., • Able to prioritise and manage time effectively; calm under pressure and deadline‑driven., • Flexible, collaborative and supportive of a small business environment; willingness to work outside office hours when required., • Creative and innovative. ABOUT US Founded by Jamie Mitchell and Mark Callaby in 2011, Ohh Deer is an independent, fast-growing start-up company selling greeting cards, stationery and gifts. In 2024, Ohh Deer became a Certified B Corp - this means that we meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Greeting Cards remain our main product but over the years we have diversified our offering and now make and sell other stationery and gift items. We have become firmly established within our industry selling to retailers across the world (including Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Barnes and Noble and Waterstones and hundreds of independent gift shops globally) and direct to customers online. We’re passionate about what we do and aim to be the leaders in our craft. We source the best artists, suppliers and staff to help us meet these expectations. We continue to be ambitious and want to grow the business further which this role will play an important part in supporting. Our offices are based at The Old Art College in Loughborough Town Centre, the office has some of the best views of the local area. OUR VALUES & ENVIRONMENTAL PLEDGE Ohh Deer and all of our projects uphold the same values. We believe in inclusivity, acceptance, tolerances, equality and equity. We actively advocate the importance of nurturing positive mental health and have zero-tolerance on any form of discrimination. We love to celebrate art and believe that we have an opportunity to showcase work on our products and platforms. We believe that we are all responsible for our planet and we actively put the environment first. You can read more about our practises here: ohhdeer.com/pages/our-environmental-pledge We also collaborate with many charity partners including an on-going partnership with Samaritans, Alzheimer's Society, Crisis UK and Switchboard LGBT+. We have also worked with Tree Aid, The Butterfly Conservation, M.E. Association, Blurt Foundation and Arthouse to name a few. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY At Ohh Deer, we are deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities to ensure an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Our core values reflect a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We strive to represent, celebrate and embrace diversity. All staff and partners, including suppliers and artists, have a responsibility to enact Ohh Deer’s values and priorities, eliminating disparities and ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics so that everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage and welcome applications from all. We are unbiased when offering interviews, appointments and promotions and look at merit and skill. We recognise that experience can be used in place of formal education. All hiring managers are provided with learning resources to help them avoid unconscious bias and decisions are never made by one individual. We use structured interviews (where each candidate is asked the same question or set the same task) which allow us to make informed decisions, avoiding unfair bias.

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Business Finance Analyst Contract 12 months Loughborough £55,000 - £65,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance & FP&A professional to join a well-established business. This role will play a key part in supporting commercial and sales teams across the business, delivering robust forecasting, budgeting, and insightful financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making. The position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave and includes hybrid working. Description of the role: Lead the preparation and review of order forecasts and budgets, working closely with sales, commercial operations, and contracts teams. Conduct monthly reviews of order intake and long-term forecasting. Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities. Provide financial business case analysis to support strategic planning. Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports to senior leadership. Develop and maintain automated Excel forecasting and reporting models. Partner with cross-functional finance teams to ensure effective communication and delivery of commercial objectives. About you: Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA or equivalent). Advanced Excel user (essential). Proven experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, consolidations, and financial modelling. Strong background in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to identify trends and improvement actions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Confident working with senior management, demonstrating presence and influence across teams and functions. Ready for your next FP&A challenge? Apply today and be part of a business driving the future of sustainable infrastructure! TPBN1_UKTJ

Photographer Loughborough £30,000-£35,000 DOE We're looking for a creative and experienced Photographer to join our client's team.This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail and a passion for storytelling through photography.You'll play a key

We are recruiting Field Sales Executives in your area to work at Private Venues promoting the work of some of countrys most well-known charities. Youll get a basic salary of £25.4K with the opportunity to earn £47K+ in OTE What youll get: £25.4K guaranteed basic salary Regular incentives and discretionary bonus (giving a realistic OTE £47K+) Healthcare plan worth up to £900 per annum 28 days annual leave with flexi holiday scheme Death in service plan, twice your annual salary Award winning training and on-going support Generous referral scheme Pension plan Shopping discounts at over 30,000 retailers Long service awards - includes extra holiday, cash gifts and additional healthcare. Career development opportunities The Role: Youll be working at pre-booked venues speaking to members of the public and signing them up for a regular donation or sponsorship for one of the national charities we work with. Well provide you with full training, but confidence, resilience and strong communication skills are a must. The Company: Charity Link has over 30 years of experience in face-to-face fundraising on behalf of some of the nations best known and respected charities. With a national presence, our sales teams have a wealth of experience and are passionate about fundraising. We believe this is due to the support we give, and the understanding that the hard work you do should be recognized more than financially but with opportunities for career progression and provision of a strong all-round package for our people and teams. Life as a charity fundraiser is an exciting one, full of challenges and even more rewards. No two days are the same and youll meet and connect with some of the best kinds of people. If you're confident, optimistic, resilient and love talking to people, this could be your next role! Apply now and take your next step as a charity field sales executive. At Charity Link, we believe that diverse teams drive stronger results, foster innovation, and create a more inclusive world. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and ensuring that everyoneregardless of background, identity, or lived experiencefeels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Equity and fairness are at the heart of our recruitment process. We actively seek to remove barriers, challenge bias, and provide equal opportunities for all candidates. Whether youre new to the sector or bringing years of experience, we welcome passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference TPBN1_UKTJ

Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme! As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service. If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today! • £27,936 - £33,100 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week, • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs, • Pension Scheme & Life Assurance, • You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too. What we’re looking for: • Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership, • Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment, • Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience), • Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes, • Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop, • Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems, • Strong organisational and time management skills Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands, UKEscalator EngineerMidlands Up to £50kA respected UK lift and escalator specialist is expanding its engineering team.Known for reliability and strong customer relationships, the company continues to grow across the Midlands.This role keeps esc

Light Commercial Vehicle / master Technician Location: LoughboroughSalary:£32,614- £48,104 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a skilled and experienced Vehicle Tech

A Grade C/4 in GCSE English and Grade 5/C in Maths is required for the role Strong understanding of digital marketing channels (essential) Understanding of digital marketing fundamentals across web, social, email, and paid channels Confident using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedI

Confidential Job Opportunity - Head of Account Management Location: North Leicester | Hybrid: 2 days from home | Salary: Up to £65,000 SF Recruitment is partnering with a leading insurance and professional services business to recruit a Head of Account Management. We are seeking an experienced client-focused professional with a recruitment agency background and strong expertise in IR35 and contra...

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More entrepreneur than manager with the ability and track record to work on own initiative Strong communication skills, a high level of personal responsibility and a confident manner towards internal and external stakeholders Structured, proactive and goal-oriented way of working with a high degree

A prestigious educational institution seeks an Events and Wedding Coordinator on a fixed-term basis.You will be responsible for managing weddings, private parties, and corporate events, overseeing the entire sales process from inquiry to delivery.The ideal candidate has a strong background in hospit

We are looking for an export logistics coordinator to join our client in the pharmaceutical industry! About the Client Our client is a global science-driven organization with a strong presence in The UK, known for supporting research, manufacturing, and analytical operations in the biotechnology and