Creative Designer : West London : £20k

A new and exciting opportunity for a Grad to join this prestigious eyewear brand, with a fantastic working culture, ambitious and rapid growth plans, delivering excellence in eyewear design to its customers.

Our client is looking for an undergraduate creative designer who can join our creative team and contribute at all levels of creative output.  As a team we like to keep creative control in house and this means the successful candidate will need to be able to use their creativity to across a range of media.  From print and digital media, video editing to product design, if you don’t have the skills, you need to Therefore, we are looking for a creative design superstar who has raw talent we can direct and nurture. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the creative team manager and also the CEO and have a can do attitude.

 It is a great opportunity to get well-rounded and in-depth experience working directly with the creative head and company founder.

• Understanding the brand, its products and design signature.
• Working closely with CEO by collaborating and sharing innovative ideas.
• Producing reports and presenting ideas to colleagues at various stages of the creative  process
• Attending meetings to present and share ideas and creative brief
• Working closely with the Marketing,  IT team, Designer team, Production, Retail, Sales team and other management within the company by making sure all support is given
• Create thoughtful and appropriate solutions to design challenges of all sizes by translating research insights into beautiful and engaging user interfaces which satisfy user needs, business requirements* and technical constraints.
• Working under pressure of making sure that each project has the appropriate resources and fully used
• Great communication within all company department company making sure everything runs smoothly
• Collaborate with design personnel to ensure that all creative ideas are presently properly.

Essential and required skills:
 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a creative field.
• A high degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach
• The ability to cope with the pressure of deadlines
• A willingness to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Determination to achieve an end result, and optimism and enthusiasm when things don’t go to plan
• Ability to learn new creative skills as and when required

The Offer:
 

• Annual salary of £20,000 per annum
• Annual holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays
• Normal Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:30 pm
• Workplace pension scheme
• A fun and lively working environment based at our new headquarters

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our client’s requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

Marketing Assistant : West London : up to £27k

Lamb Personnel are looking for an experienced Marketing Assistant, to join our client, a well-established, designer eyewear company, based in West London.

A new and exciting opportunity to join this prestigious eyewear brand, with a fantastic working culture, ambitious and rapid growth plans, delivering excellence in eyewear design to its customers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join our growing Marketing team based in west London. The team covers B2B and B2C marketing activities as well as PR and brand development. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the ideal candidate will have proven marketing experience ideally within the retail industry. It is critical you can work in a fast paced environment and use your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the delivery of a strategic and comprehensive marketing plan
• Working on the delivery of assets and communication including the website, social media, publications, media PR and internal communications.
• Supporting the development of communication plan including the website and social media, publications
• Supports the implementation of media plans, including – but not limited to – Paid Social, Digital Display, Print and Media Partnerships.
• Supports the analysis and evaluation of marketing activities.
• Manage and update marketing calendar on a daily basis, informing team of all relevant updates.
• Monitor fashion and luxury industry activity and identify appropriate events and sponsorship opportunities. 
• Planning of press presentations and showroom press appointments

Required Essential Experience Skills And Qualifications

• Educated to degree level
• Experience in a consumer brand.
• Proficiency in writing copy
• Strong organisational skills as well as an ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be willing to travel to offsite training sessions

Required Desired Experience Skills And Qualifications

• Marketing/Business degree or equivalent Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma
• Retail experience
• Product marketing experience

The Offer:

• Annual salary of £27k per annum
• Annual holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays
• Normal Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:30 pm
• Workplace pension scheme
• A fun and lively working environment based at our new headquarters in TW8

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our client’s requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

Commercial Manager : West London – £40k-£45k

Lamb Personnel are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager, to join our client, a well-established, designer eyewear company, based in West London.

A new and exciting opportunity to join this prestigious eyewear brand, with a fantastic working culture, ambitious and rapid growth plans, delivering excellence in eyewear design to its customers.

In order to strengthen and grow the sales teams and distribution channels to the highest standard, our client is looking to hire a Commercial Manager to help deliver on our goals. This is a great opportunity for the right person with a well-rounded and in-depth understanding of sales management and commercial awareness.

Primary goals and responsibilities will consist of:

•        Managing the global sales team.

•        Maintain an effective account management and forecasting system.

•        Use forecasting to support production and stock levels.

•        Manage the training and business development for business channels and sales teams.

•        Manage the ‘Customer Profiling & Pipeline System’ to maximise sales and sell-through.

•        Develop a customer spend plan/merchandising scheme.

•        Plan, develop and implement a sales incentive scheme to maximise seasonal sales trends.

•        Report monthly to the board on all sales activity.

•        Support customers with brand and visual merchandising planning.

•        Co-ordinate the sales team for annual sales meetings and trade fairs.

•        Develop and implement commercial strategies according to company goals and objectives aiming to accelerate growth.

•        Understand the requirements of existing customers to ensure their needs are being met

•        Build and maintain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders.

•        Monitor performance of commercial activities using key metrics and prepare reports for board directors.

•        Assist in setting financial targets and budget development and monitoring.

 Your essential and required skills:

•        Previous working experience as Commercial Manager for more than 5 years.

•        Experience in Client Relationship Management.

•        In-depth knowledge of market analysis and metrics.

•        Hands on experience in creating reporting and managing budgets.

•        Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

•        Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

•        Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

The Offer:

• Annual salary – Competitive 
• Annual holiday allowance of 32 days including bank holidays
• Normal Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:30 pm
• Workplace pension scheme

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our client’s requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. 

The Company
My client is a prestigious luxury brand, specialising in bespoke designer products.  They have a fantastic working culture, ambitious and rapid growth plans and deliver excellence in product design to their customers.

Job brief:
My client is looking for an experienced product designer that is able to use their understanding of technology, materials and manufacturing methods to improve and enhance designs within the brand. The work involves designing, prototyping and testing. Moreover, they are looking for a product designer who has a high degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach and has a willingness to build and maintain positive working relationships and to share information with others. Responsibilities may include sketching initial design ideas, identifying the sustainability and availability of materials. Working with the production team to produce prototype samples. It is a great opportunity to get well-rounded and in-depth experience working directly with the creative head and founder himself.
             
Job Description: 

• Understanding the brand, its products and design signature, together with use of materials e.g. horn, acetates, titanium etc….
• Primary/Secondary researching of similar products and developing ideas
• Working closely with CEO by collaborating and sharing innovative ideas for new range of products, including  luxury collections
• Making sketches of ideas by hand or computer, and developing the most effective ideas into detailed drawings using specialist computer software
• Making orders of samples or working models of designs
• Producing reports and presenting ideas to colleagues at various stages of the design process
• Working within deadlines in order to make sure the new product is on process and in market
• Overseeing the sampling of each new design
• Attending meetings to present and share ideas and design brief
• Collaborate with production manager and engineers to conceptualise, document, design and develop new product concepts.
• Working closely with the Marketing, Product, Retail, Sales team and other management within the company by making sure all support is given
• Create thoughtful and appropriate solutions to design challenges of all sizes by translating research insights into beautiful and engaging user interfaces which satisfy user needs, business requirements* and technical constraints
• Develop comprehensive annotated design specifications and functional documentation for the engineering team
• Great communication within the company managers and retail staff making sure everything runs smoothly

Essential and required skills:

• A bachelor’s degree related in Product design.
• Previous working experience as a product designer
• A high degree of technical knowledge balanced with creative ability and a hands-on approach
• Understand different materials and production methods
• Visual and spatial awareness
• Ability to produce sketches and sample designs with creativeness and an eye for shape and colour
• Consulting with colleagues about design requirements
• The ability to cope with the pressure of deadlines
• A willingness to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Determination to achieve an end result, and optimism and enthusiasm when things don’t go to plan
• Clarifying and solving design issues and correcting product fault
• Investigating appropriate materials and production processes
• Testing product designs using models, prototypes, specialist computer software design
• Maintaining an awareness of current design trends and influences
• Presenting designs, samples and final work to colleagues and CEO for evaluation
• Have listening and questioning skills for discussing design briefs and understanding feedback from colleagues

The Offer:

• Annual salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per annum.
• Annual holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays
• Normal Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:30 pm
• Workplace pension scheme
• A fun and lively working environment based at our new headquarters in TW8 with a combined locations to our retail stores.

Notes

My client is a prestigious British luxury brand, specialising in Bespoke Designer products.  In order to support their Warehouse and Storage Department to the highest standard, they are looking to strengthen the team. It is a great opportunity to get well-rounded, in-depth and stock management experience in an exciting industry and working environment. 

Your profile and responsibility:
Serves as a company leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the business. Pursues new business opportunities and manages functions such as company associations, employee activities and evaluations, and other matters that relate to a company’s operations. Plays an important role in marketing or corporate management.
 

The main duties include:
Production/Lab Manager – The Role

• Successfully manage the production teams.
• Direct and coordinate weekly activities consistent with established KPI’s, personal objectives and company policies.
• Identifies production and service risks and develop contingency strategies.
• Must continually challenge all current processes and implement improvements where identified. Manage methods to generate continuous improvement ideas, higher ROI and workflow optimisation whilst ensuring compliance with UK statutory requirements.
• Mentor, guide and manage performance for direct reports in line with company policy.
• Maximizes productivity and improves production staff flexibility with all available training programs.
• Follows targets and projects set by Operations Director.
• Provides Operations Directors and other department heads with operational information e.g. regular reporting on reject reasons/defects/types.
• Inputs to the annual budget and evaluates monthly costs to ensure they remain within budgetary limits.
• Works closely with Maintenance and QA Manager to improve quality and service.
• Works closely with customer service to avoid late jobs and maximise customer satisfaction.
• Keeps abreast of technological/optical developments and how these impact on the business
• Carrying out any other duties as requested or as is necessary with a willingness to be flexible with working hours to respond to the needs of the business.
• Responsible for ensuring employee, visitor, contractor, members of the public’s health and safety within the production area.
• Recruits for direct reports, with the right skills required for the open position and future cross training.

Lab Manager – Requirements

• Significant and demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience of handling multiple tasks and projects within tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Significant and demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of working with different production methodologies e.g. LEAN manufacturing.
• Familiarity with optics’ quality and systems, concepts, practices and procedures is a strong plus
• Understanding of order processing & customer service operations.
• PC Literate

The Offer:

• Annual salary – Competitive 
• Annual holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays
• Normal Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:30 pm
• Workplace pension scheme
• A fun and lively working environment based at our new headquarters in TW8 with a combined office, production site and a new recreation facility for staff.

Qualified / Part-Qualified Accountant : Richmond – £27k-£37k

Our client, a small, growing, innovative general accounting practice/firm, based in Richmond are looking for an experienced semi/senior accountant who is either qualified or part qualified and has great knowledge and experience working in general accountancy practice.
Job Role/Duties, etc. :

• Preparation of statutory accounts (full and abridge format), corporation tax return (form CT600) and computation for clients/companies based on incomplete records or a reliable client trial balance, to draft stage for review, finalisation, etc.
• Monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and VAT returns and presentation of management accounts including adjustment for draft provision for corporation tax, prepayments/accruals, dividend tax planning, etc.
• Running a year-end procedure on clients bookkeeping software including preparation and posting of year-end (or) movement journals/adjustments on clients software
• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns for sole-traders, directors, high-earners, property owners (or) landlords, etc. to draft stage for review.
• Monthly/weekly payroll processing including pension auto enrolment formalities/set-up on NEST (or) Smart Pension, etc. including dealing with starters/leavers, P45’s, SMP, SPP and SSP, Tax and NIC calculations, etc.
• PAYE year-end returns/formalities including issue of P60’s, Real Time Information reporting (RTI), P11D returns for benefit in kind, etc.
• Managing CIS clients, verification and monthly CIS return, EPS filing, etc.
• Preparation and filing of confirmation statement with Companies House on behalf of clients
• General administrational duties like answering phone calls, greeting clients, attending clients meetings, dealing with client’s queries, etc.

You
A part qualified or qualified ACCA or ICAEW or qualified by experience individual with 1 to 3 + years of experience working in small/medium sized accountancy practice, with great fundamental accounting foundation knowledge, positive outlook to life and looking for career progressing or new challenges.
Able to demonstrate
Soft Skills –

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, computer skills, including knowledge of Excel, word, etc.
• A good listener
• Possess great work ethics
• Is proactive and ability to self-motivate and work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Good at admin and organisational skills and managing people and expectations

Technical Skills –

• Strong foundation/understanding and knowledge and experience of accounting and double entry system, reconciliation, control account, etc.
• Working knowledge and experience of UK payroll legislation and regulations, including pension
• Knowledge and experience of the current VAT legislation, scheme options, threshold, benefits, etc.
• Knowledge and experience of the up-to-date accounting and company or personal tax legislation including, personal allowances, tax rates, capital allowances, R&D reliefs and other add backs, etc.
• Knowledge and experience of personal self-assessment tax returns, allowances, legislation, etc.
• Knowledge and experience of year-end procedures and opening balance (or) relevance of movement journals/adjustments.
• Basic knowledge of Companies House legislation, deadlines and company secretarial matters
• Demonstrate ability to liaise with government authorities like Companies House, H M Revenue & Customs, etc.
• Knowledge and practical experience of accounting and payroll software : Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CCH (or equivalent), etc.

Package –
Negotiable competitive salary (depending on experience).
The successful applicant would benefit from being a part of an inclusive and multicultural outlook team/firm/environment which has great flexible outlook and working environment with 100% commitment to work/life balance where individuals are given the freedom to use own initiative and grow/learn from same.

Other benefits will include, paid exam leave, statutory annual leave and pension contributions, etc.

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Lead Generation Executive : Hampton Hill – £24k

We are searching for an experience lead generation specialist to join our client, a leading finance firm in Hampton Hill.  This would suit someone looking for a full-time position, as outlined below.

Hours of business: Full time 8.30am : 5.30pm (1hr lunch)

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
To generate leads via the proactive contacting of the prospect and existing customer database. Increasing how much additional funding we provide to our previous customers and qualified-in prospects on a direct basis is a key development area for us. As a member of this team you will be on the front line of our lead generation efforts; uncovering and discussing these organisations’ plans for asset purchases; their need for working capital; funding for upcoming projects.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Desired Education
· 5 x Grade C or higher in GCSEs to include Maths & English Language
· A-Levels or equivalent further education
Desired Skills & Knowledge:
· Very good verbal communication for rapport building during telephone calls
· Diligence to keep “picking up the phone”
 · Written communication skills that make introductory and ongoing correspondence warm and engaging. Desired Experience
 · Any experience that involves communicating and influencing ideally by telephone, but face to face can be equally as transferrable.
 

Desired Personality Traits
· Enthusiastic
· Resilient
· Professional
· Organised
· Time Management Skills

Key Areas of responsibility:
Performance is good when: Outbound Telephone Activity – Dial Spins – Contacts 80 outbound calls to be made per 8 hour working day
20 contacts are made per 8 hour working day
New business proposal generation from sales activity –  At least 5 new leads for funding are received each working week.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Basic salary £24k per annum /  Bonus scheme Fee income generated from leads in month Bonus % paid
£1 – £7,499 5.0%
£7,500 + 7.5%
· Origination Fee Income includes any doc fee share we receive
· Bonus is paid to the executive in the month following receipt of the origination Fee Income by the company, from the background funder.
· Current bonus earned by top performer in the team is £500 per month.
· Current bonus earned by worst performer in the team is £165 per month.
Workplace Pension scheme, the company will contribute 3% of your basic salary to your AVIVA workplace pension scheme.
Perkbox Enrolment into the company perkbox plan which provides a range of free and discounted items for employees.

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Marketing Manager : Leatherhead – £45k – £52k

Lamb Personnel are looking for Marketing Manager to join our client, a leading pharma company, based in Leatherhead (moving to SW London in early 2020). 

This position would suit someone with a traditional, all round marketing background, or with a life science background. You will need to be prepared to run events, work with graphic designers, create your own pitches, be creative and take ownership, as well as plan ahead. This role would suit someone who comes from a small company environment and is educated to Batchelor degree level.

This is a full-time, permanent position

Hours of business : Monday : Friday : 8.30am : 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime as required

Purpose of the role:

As part of an expansion of the Group, the company seeks a creative professional who is not averse to risk and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. The individual needs a strong focus and high level of persistence for the role of Marketing Manager. Working alongside a global team from the Group’s UK office (Leatherhead, Surrey), the Marketing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, and implementation of key projects including:
• New product strategy;
• Marketing plans and launch of new brands globally;
• Ongoing brand stewardship (including online marketing channels); and
• Product- and company-focused events.
With the support of the Group’s senior management, the Marketing Manager is expected to have ‘hands-on’ control over their work, and be able to deliver projects to specific timelines. The role requires continuous learning to stay abreast of industry developments, new trends and the science underpinning the products with which you’ll work. A background in science social communications and/or marketing of technical or luxury products is considered an advantage. The Marketing Manager will need to travel internationally to support projects and events.

Please get in touch if you wish to see a full job description

We do try to get back to as many applicants as possible, however some roles are in very high demand, and we will always carefully select and shortlist the resumes that are most aligned to our clients requirements; so if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Lamb Personnel are looking for an experienced Area Manager to work with a number of franchises within the London area. You will be responsible for working closely with staff members within a pre-determined geographical area; supporting them to fully succeed in their business in line with operational qualities and objectives. you will conduct regular visits, individual meetings, and various other means of communication, you will provide hands-on and practical support to the franchisee including mentoring, coaching and training them to ensure they exceed their agreed short, mid and long term business plans, including working to agree targets for growth and retention.

You will also review and provide support and guidance in the assessment of franchisee performance by providing suggestions and advice on how franchisees can manage their centres more productively, whilst resolving any problem areas, assessing market conditions and creating initiatives and strategies to build brand awareness. You will be able to motivate and promote a culture of self-development, encouraging new ideas and initiatives to guarantee the overall success of the franchisee business.

As well as regular centre/franchisee visits, you will also be required to engage in all other aspects of study centre activities, including but not limited to conducting enrolments, attending and providing support to franchisees at their study centre events i.e. award ceremonies and national campaign initiatives. You will be accountable and responsible for managing your own geographical area in line with policies, procedures and objectives and to develop, present and implement a full area annual strategy and action plan to senior management and ensure objectives are fully met within the agreed timescales.

You will need to effectively monitor franchisee centre performance including the conduct of the franchisee, delivery of the Brand and to raise any concerns with the Regional Manager’s attention immediately. From time to time you may be assigned project work i.e. organising franchisee workshops, meetings and organising and co-ordinating franchisee events on a local and national level such as the franchisee Instructor conference.

The ideal candidate will be happy to work 35 hours a week (you may need to be flexible on hours), you will hold a valid, full UK driving licence and be educated to degree level.