Careers at deVOL

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to support our R&D team. You will work closely with Product Designers to help ensure the smooth running of the department, assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks such as placing orders (see details below), scheduling work for the R&D team, and communicating with other departments (Ceramics, Metalware, Dispatch & Accounts). You will also be responsible for keeping compliance technical files up to date and maintaining accurate records.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in product compliance, certification, and the development of household furnishing products, including lighting, hardware, furniture, tiles, and ceramics. While experience in product compliance is beneficial, it is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Within deVOL, product compliance involves ensuring adherence to legal and voluntary standards relating to product safety, environmental responsibilities, and other associated areas, both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out general administrative tasks: placing orders for stock, ensuring these reflect current sales volumes, ordering samples from UK and overseas suppliers for new designs as well as components for existing and in development products.
• Formatting and organising data and maintaining records. Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and internal documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers, labs, and internal teams to keep projects on track.
• Track project progress and keep project momentum.
• Maintain and organise technical files and compliance documentation.
• Track and organise test reports, certificates, and supplier documentation.
• Assist with product testing and certification coordination (UKCA, CE, UL, etc.).
• Assist with other regulatory obligations (WEEE, ERP, etc.).
• Support the review of product specifications and materials for regulatory compliance.

Skills & Attributes:
Essential:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Interest in product design, manufacturing, or compliance.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel & Word.

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of product safety or regulatory standards.
• Exposure to product certification or testing.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers or labs.

In return, we offer a competitive salary ranging between £28,000 and £34,000 per annum (based on experience), and during your first year, you will receive training in the role and performance appraisals. After this, we offer annual pay reviews and continued support from the team.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply with a CV, and Cover Letter.

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We are looking for someone with a real passion for design to join our ever-growing, dynamic team of kitchen designers.

deVOL has become synonymous with distinctive style and understated quality; something our designers are taught and become highly skilled in perfecting for every customer.

Your job will involve:

• Offering great customer service in the showroom as well as answering and directing telephone enquiries.
• Interpreting customers' room drawings and requirements to create kitchen layouts using Drafsight and quotes using MS Office.
• Leading design meetings in our showroom or via Zoom, working under pressure to ensure customers leave with plans.
• Managing your own base of customers from initial inquiry through to an order being placed.
• Working with our project management team to take a kitchen from design drawings to manufacture and installation.
• Working with all the deVOL designers to keep the quality of design, service, and product impeccable for every customer.

We would love you to:

• Have a creative qualification and passion for furniture or interiors.
• 1-2 years of previous design experience.
• Be excellent at organising and prioritising your time.
• Have minimum GCSE grades (or equivalent) of A-C in English and Maths.
• Have experience working in a customer-facing role.
• Enjoy working with others as part of a team.
• Have a great eye for detail, a flair for design, and a desire to create exceptional work.
• Prior experience of using CAD software.

This is a full-time role that begins with a 1-3 month training period based at our Cotes Mill showroom in Leicestershire, set within 12 acres of meadows and riverbanks just outside Loughborough. Nearby accommodation can be provided if needed.

After the initial training period, the role will transition to our Tysoe Street showroom. This role is office-based and requires a daily presence in our showroom. You will be required to work 1-2 Saturdays a month, with a day taken in lieu.

We offer on-the-job learning and regular progress reviews to support your development and recognise strong performance.

You will receive 22 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as life insurance, a cycle to work scheme, and company events.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply with a CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio of work.

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