Design Manager Leisure Equipment / Furniture - Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Design Manager Leisure Equipment / Furniture

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

Job Location : Kettering, UK

Posted on : 13/08/2025 - Valid Till : 10/09/2025

Job Description :

Design Manager (Leisure Equipment / Furniture)£55,000 - £60,000 + Progression + Training + 25 Days Holiday + BenefitsKettering, NorthamptonshireAre you a Design Manager from a Leisure Equipment or Furniture background looking for a role where you will lead a highly competent team of technicians and design engineers in a role that can offer a great deal of responsibility, autonomy and respect?In this role you managing the success of a technical design team and overseeing the end-to-end design process of multiple projects. You will translate client briefs, delegating tasks and collaborate with the installation, production and commercial teams to ensure projects are on track. You will have full autonomy and authority to drive innovation and best practices to get the most out of your team.The company are the market leaders in a very profitable niche. Designing outdoor leisure equipment, they mostly supply into local authorities but also work on private work for key, blue-chip clients.This role would suit a Design Manager from a Leisure Equipment or Furniture background for a role where you will be responsible for a team of technical experts with full autonomy to develop their careers and drive projects forward.The Role:

  • Managing a small team of 5-10 Engineers and Technicians
  • Liaising between production, commercial and installation teams
  • End-to-end project oversight
  • Working on multiple projects at any one time
  • Chances to progress your career even further

The Person:

  • Design Manager or similar
  • Leisure Equipment or Furniture background

Job Reference: BBBH 21231Design, Manager, CAD, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Furniture, Joinery, Bespoke, Leisure, Outdoor, Technician, Lead, Management, Leadership, Leader, Kettering, Corby, NorthamptonshireIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited 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 our website.

Salary : 55000 - 60000

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