Average Design Manager salary in Royston, Hertfordshire

At Costa Coffee, we are what we craft. We’re reimagining coffee experiences in over 50 countries and counting, as a key part of the Coca-Cola System. Whether you get your coffee in a store, from a machine, at home, or on the go – we’ve got you covered. Our teams make a difference. Whether that’s working on new tech for the perfect pour, helping our teams grow, creating award-winning campaigns, crunching the numbers, or developing the latest exciting menu item; together, we stir up success. We may be a global brand, but we haven’t forgotten our roots. That’s where the Costa Foundation and our fantastic community agenda come in. Whatever your role, you can help us change lives in coffee growing communities and help your local community too. We also want to help you grow in your career through amazing experiences, our apprenticeship scheme, and development programmes. At Costa, you can go beyond the day-to-day. And as a Senior Service Delivery Managerthere’s never been a better time to join. This role will ensure the delivery and maintenance of robust, resilient technology systems and services to support the operation of Costa business globally. It will also support the Head of Technology Service and Operations to define and deliver the Service Management strategy.  So, why Costa? We didn’t become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression and integrity, with some pretty brilliant perks to sweeten the deal: Own a piece of Costa’s success by becoming a share owner in Coca-Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure50% discount in all Costa-owned stores, and 25% off in other participating storesPrivate medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare schemeAnd that’s not all. Explore even more of our perkshere: https://costaperks We’re passionate about being a great place to work, where you can bring your unique self into our mix. We firmly support diversity, equity and inclusion, and continue to work with our teams to shape the future of our culture and values: Disciplined to Deliver, Passion for Progress, Win with Warmth, Courage to Challenge and Trusted Team Players. What you’ll do Being a Senior Service Delivery Manageris about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It’s your chance to stir up real success – which means you’ll be: the operational service owner of numerous business critical technology applications and services of varying scale and complexity which are used within Costa’ Away From Home (AFH) business and in the Data sphere. This extends to multiple geographies beyond UK&I.  providing operational management of third-party IT suppliers who provide essential capabilities required for the delivery and maintenance of IT systems and services.  responsible for the Costa customer experience across customer facing services within the AFH business and Data sphere, e.g. the Service Desk performance, provision of end user computing services, hardware and software asset management, access controls, etc. This extends to being the main point of escalation for IT issues for customers, partners and suppliers within your role remit.responsible for delivering and completing IT processes and controls to ensure sustained and continuous SOX compliance within the role remit, e.g. via the effective operation of IT general controls for user permissions, privileged access, etc.responsible for measuring and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evidence the stability, reliability and effectiveness of key systems and services within the role remit. providing out of hours support, on a rota basis, to respond to and recover technology services that support key business operations.  Who you are It’s your unique ingredients we’re interested in: An experienced Service Management professional, with strong working experience within complex operational environments. Able to work flexibly and adaptably within a maturing and transforming environment and apply practical experience of managing technology services throughout the entire service lifecycle, e.g. service strategy, design, transition, operation, etc. Strong relationship management skills, able to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within the organisation. Good leadership skills, capable of developing robust processes to support scalable, repeatable, globally facing services. Strong advocate for quality service management, able to apply practical knowledge and experience of ITIL practices and disciplines, preferably with a formal ITIL qualification. Able to challenge effectively to solve problems or champion the necessary quality of service management.Proficient in financial management with practical experience of budget management. Location – London – Hybrid

This global innovation powerhouse is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer with an embedded systems focus to join their team near Royston. You should have good knowledge of analogue & digital electronics design as well as the full product lifecycle and be happy to be hands on as well as lead a small team of one or two people. Excellent communications are also essential as you will be interacting with key stakeholders including clients. This is an opportunity to work within a team that is making a difference to people's lives through the breakthrough technology being developed. ****Due to the nature of this position and required security clearance, please only apply if you are a British Citizen.**** On a day to day basis, you will be developing solutions at systems level as well as taking on detailed electronic design work with a creative outlook to realise concepts. What do we need from you? With a Hardware focus, you should have experience solving difficult issues in at least two of the following areas: Well versed in a breadth of core electronics disciplines including analogue and digital circuit design and a deep understanding of embedded systems.An excellent understanding of key embedded technologies including FPGA, high-end CPUs and SoCs, high speed communication techniques and DDRx memory.Exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept generation through to product release including demonstrable experience of delivering your designs into service.Possession of a good understanding of the regulatory landscape of the UK, EU and US and a proven track record of designing for compliance with appropriate standards.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience.Someone not afraid to be 'Hands-on' and work with the team to work through challenges from first principles on the bench. What can you expect in return? Salary in the region of £60,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysGenerous company pension schemeOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiativesAnnual performance-based bonusShare ownershipTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family If you are interested in having a further conversation about the role, please get in touch with a copy of your CV today.

Your new companyAn innovative and fast-growing manufacturing company, are seeking an Operations Manager to assist with the transformation of the function, and implement lean manufacturing processes across this family-owned business.Your new roleThe Operations Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimising all aspects of the manufacturing process within the organisation. This position requires a strong combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and operational expertise to ensure the efficient and effective production of goods while maintaining high quality standards and safety protocols. The Operations Manager will collaborate closely with various departments, including production, logistics, quality control, and maintenance, to achieve operational excellence and meet the stated business objectives and growth plan. Managing a small team of c14 staff across Production, Purchasing and Planning Production Planning: Plan, organise, and oversee the daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets and deadlines to achieve OTIF targets. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs. Monitor production processes to optimise workflow, reduce bottlenecks, and minimise downtimeInventory and Supply Chain Management: Liaison with Purchasing to oversee inventory levels to ensure raw materials and finished goods are maintained at optimal levels. Coordinate with the supply chain department to manage supplier relationships, lead times, and inventory procurement. Develop strategies to minimise inventory holding costs while meeting production demands.Cost Management: Monitor and analyse production labour and material costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Implement cost-effective process improvements and lean manufacturing principles. Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and efficiencyReporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports and agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) for senior management. Analyse production data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team with a 'can-do' attitude. Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning within the manufacturing departmentQuality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control standards and procedures to maintain product quality and consistency. Collaborate with the quality control personnel to address product defects and non-conformance issues. Develop and implement quality improvement programs to enhance overall product quality. What you'll need to succeed In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles / lean process flowProven experience in manufacturing operations management in a supervisory or managerial role.Experience in Manufacturing & Assembly / fabricationsExperience gained within an engineering environment - ideally with experience of metal-related product manufacturing & background gained in a rapid growth environmentStrong expertise with MRP/ERP systems - ideally have been involved in MRP ImplementationStrong leadership and team-building skillsStrong analytical and organisational skills.Proficiency in using manufacturing software and systems What you'll get in returnc £50 - 60,000 + Car AllowanceA 40-Hour week-Flexible start and finish timesWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk