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Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006 At Queensmith, we transcend the traditional jewellery-buying experience. Our mission is to revolutionise the world of engagement and wedding jewellery, crafting unforgettable moments for our customers. Our culture revolves around "Be Brilliant," reflecting our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation; "Be Clear," representing transparent communication, ethical practices, and a meaningful impact; and "Be Unique," celebrating individuality, creativity, and inclusivity. Just as we aim to democratise diamond jewellery through bespoke services and craftsmanship, we provide our teams with a similarly customised and exceptional work environment. The essence of Queensmith lies in providing a rewarding work environment and empowering teams to strive for excellence and reach their full potential. Scope At Queensmith, we understand that our greatest asset is our exceptional team. As Head of Manufacturing, you lead our in-house workshop and are responsible for ensuring every piece crafted meets our quality control standards, supports commercial goals, and reflects our brand's promise. You are accountable for workshop performance across people, processes, and products, improving efficiency, consistency and output quality while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the workshop, including the setting and mounting teams. Your purpose is to build a department that is fit for Queensmith: future-ready, operationally sharp, and constantly improving. You will shape the future of the team by developing Leads, encouraging knowledge sharing and addressing skill gaps through hands-on training in collaboration with HR and our Head of Workshop L&D. The role owns all aspects of execution, from precious metal and tooling usage to team development and KPI performance, ensuring consistent, high-quality output that meets expectations every time. You are responsible for providing quality and output across the workshop team members, implementing clear production standards, and actively managing performance, quality, and time expectations. Your contributions are integral to our journey. Responsibilities Responsible for scaling manufacturing operations to support business growth, including preparing for distributed or multi-site production Own KPI performance across productivity, quality, and efficiency using data to optimise output, meet deadlines and drive continuous improvement. Manage the manufacturing and workshop operations with direct people leadership responsibilities Demonstrate strong commercial awareness with experience owning budgets, managing precious materials, and controlling operational costs Identify skill gaps, lead structured development plans, and build high-performing teams Organise scheduled maintenance and Health & Safety certification across all workshops. Oversee quality standards, health & safety, and compliance (including security protocols) Responsible for process optimisation and output quality across workshop team members Collaborate & communicate effectively across teams and with external partners (e.g. metal suppliers), and present operational plans, sourcing insights, and performance update to senior stakeholders Requirements Hands on approach with a passion for knowledge sharing and upskilling teams Ability to motivate, assess, plan and organise resources Robust leadership background in manufacturing roles and expertise in optimising process workflows 360-degree team and people management in different locations/geographies Ability to lead large, skilled teams and deliver results through others while building accountability and trust Experience maintaining consistent operational standards and output quality across multiple locations and / or teams Skills Team leadership & performance management High volume, continuous manufacturing & business process improvement Commercial & financial acumen and cost control Workflow optimisation & KPI tracking Jewellery production or hands-on workshop knowledge Clear communication & cross-functional collaboration Reports to Group Operations Director To Apply Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. Please submit your cv and covering letter outlining why you think you'd be a great fit for the role. About us At Queensmith, we believe jewellery should be as unique as the stories it represents. That's why we've redefined bespoke jewellery, making it accessible, personal, and beautifully simple. Whether you're planning the perfect proposal, tying the knot, or celebrating life's most meaningful milestones, your jewellery should be about you-not us. As specialists in lab-grown diamond jewellery, we're proud to champion sustainable and ethical practices. Through initiatives like our Grown by Queensmith Diamonds, we're offering a responsible alternative to mined diamonds without compromising on quality or beauty. Our in-house workshops are home to a team of expert jewellers, gemmologists, and designers who craft every piece with precision and care. By inviting you behind the scenes, we give you a deeper connection to the jewellery-making process and empower you to be part of your creation's journey. With multiple awards under our belt, including recognition for our outstanding bespoke service, we're committed to delivering luxury experiences while maintaining accessibility for all. Applying for a job on Benchpeg is easy. All you need to do is upload your CV, along with your telephone number, email address, and a message for the recruiter, using the form below. If they receive a high volume of applications, the recruiter may not inform you if yours has been unsuccessful. However, if they're impressed with your application, they'll let you know. Apply for Job 1. Please provide your email, first name, last name and phone number. 2. Provide a message for the employer. This increases your chances of being selected. 0/ 5000 characters 3. Click the upload button to upload your CV. It must be a doc, docx, pdf, txt or odt file. Upload CV Send CV later 4. Finally, click the Apply for Job button to submit your application. By using our jobs service and online application system you are consenting to our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these, please do not use the service. We reserve the right to contact you once in the future to invite you to subscribe to our newsletters. About The jewellery jobs listed on provide opportunities for career moves in all types of jobs in jewellery From creative and design roles, to craft and jewellery manufacturing jobs, to head office, management and administration vacancies, specialist luxury PR, marketing and digital vacancies as well as jewellery sales and retail positions, our listings for jobs in jewellery is the place to come for recruiters and job seekers alike. Please browse through the listings below for goldsmith jobs, jeweller jobs, jewellery production assistant jobs, jewellery quality control jobs, diamond setter jobs, jewellery retail sales jobs, jewellery designer jobs, jewellery bench jobs, jeweller maker jobs, jewellery studio assistant jobs, jewellery buying jobs, jewellery trainee jobs, jewellery apprenticeship jobs, jewellery sales consultant jobs, bench repairer jobs, jewellery assistant jobs, freelance jewellery jobs and more for a jewellery career! All rights to content published on this page belong to Benchpeg Limited and you are not authorised to copy, reproduce or otherwise use this work without our prior written consent.
Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006 At Queensmith, we transcend the traditional jewellery-buying experience. Our mission is to revolutionise the world of engagement and wedding jewellery, crafting unforgettable moments for our customers. Our culture revolves around "Be Brilliant," reflecting our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation; "Be Clear," representing transparent communication, ethical practices, and a meaningful impact; and "Be Unique," celebrating individuality, creativity, and inclusivity. Just as we aim to democratise diamond jewellery through bespoke services and craftsmanship, we provide our teams with a similarly customised and exceptional work environment. The essence of Queensmith lies in providing a rewarding work environment and empowering teams to strive for excellence and reach their full potential. Scope At Queensmith, we understand that our greatest asset is our exceptional team. As Head of Manufacturing, you lead our in-house workshop and are responsible for ensuring every piece crafted meets our quality control standards, supports commercial goals, and reflects our brand's promise. You are accountable for workshop performance across people, processes, and products, improving efficiency, consistency and output quality while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the workshop, including the setting and mounting teams. Your purpose is to build a department that is fit for Queensmith: future-ready, operationally sharp, and constantly improving. You will shape the future of the team by developing Leads, encouraging knowledge sharing and addressing skill gaps through hands-on training in collaboration with HR and our Head of Workshop L&D. The role owns all aspects of execution, from precious metal and tooling usage to team development and KPI performance, ensuring consistent, high-quality output that meets expectations every time. You are responsible for providing quality and output across the workshop team members, implementing clear production standards, and actively managing performance, quality, and time expectations. Your contributions are integral to our journey. Responsibilities Responsible for scaling manufacturing operations to support business growth, including preparing for distributed or multi-site production Own KPI performance across productivity, quality, and efficiency using data to optimise output, meet deadlines and drive continuous improvement. Manage the manufacturing and workshop operations with direct people leadership responsibilities Demonstrate strong commercial awareness with experience owning budgets, managing precious materials, and controlling operational costs Identify skill gaps, lead structured development plans, and build high-performing teams Organise scheduled maintenance and Health & Safety certification across all workshops. Oversee quality standards, health & safety, and compliance (including security protocols) Responsible for process optimisation and output quality across workshop team members Collaborate & communicate effectively across teams and with external partners (e.g. metal suppliers), and present operational plans, sourcing insights, and performance update to senior stakeholders Requirements Hands on approach with a passion for knowledge sharing and upskilling teams Ability to motivate, assess, plan and organise resources Robust leadership background in manufacturing roles and expertise in optimising process workflows 360-degree team and people management in different locations/geographies Ability to lead large, skilled teams and deliver results through others while building accountability and trust Experience maintaining consistent operational standards and output quality across multiple locations and / or teams Skills Team leadership & performance management High volume, continuous manufacturing & business process improvement Commercial & financial acumen and cost control Workflow optimisation & KPI tracking Jewellery production or hands-on workshop knowledge Clear communication & cross-functional collaboration Reports to Group Operations Director To Apply Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. Please submit your cv and covering letter outlining why you think you'd be a great fit for the role. About us At Queensmith, we believe jewellery should be as unique as the stories it represents. That's why we've redefined bespoke jewellery, making it accessible, personal, and beautifully simple. Whether you're planning the perfect proposal, tying the knot, or celebrating life's most meaningful milestones, your jewellery should be about you-not us. As specialists in lab-grown diamond jewellery, we're proud to champion sustainable and ethical practices. Through initiatives like our Grown by Queensmith Diamonds, we're offering a responsible alternative to mined diamonds without compromising on quality or beauty. Our in-house workshops are home to a team of expert jewellers, gemmologists, and designers who craft every piece with precision and care. By inviting you behind the scenes, we give you a deeper connection to the jewellery-making process and empower you to be part of your creation's journey. With multiple awards under our belt, including recognition for our outstanding bespoke service, we're committed to delivering luxury experiences while maintaining accessibility for all. Applying for a job on Benchpeg is easy. All you need to do is upload your CV, along with your telephone number, email address, and a message for the recruiter, using the form below. If they receive a high volume of applications, the recruiter may not inform you if yours has been unsuccessful. However, if they're impressed with your application, they'll let you know. Apply for Job 1. Please provide your email, first name, last name and phone number. 2. Provide a message for the employer. This increases your chances of being selected. 0/ 5000 characters 3. Click the upload button to upload your CV. It must be a doc, docx, pdf, txt or odt file. Upload CV Send CV later 4. Finally, click the Apply for Job button to submit your application. By using our jobs service and online application system you are consenting to our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these, please do not use the service. We reserve the right to contact you once in the future to invite you to subscribe to our newsletters. About The jewellery jobs listed on provide opportunities for career moves in all types of jobs in jewellery From creative and design roles, to craft and jewellery manufacturing jobs, to head office, management and administration vacancies, specialist luxury PR, marketing and digital vacancies as well as jewellery sales and retail positions, our listings for jobs in jewellery is the place to come for recruiters and job seekers alike. Please browse through the listings below for goldsmith jobs, jeweller jobs, jewellery production assistant jobs, jewellery quality control jobs, diamond setter jobs, jewellery retail sales jobs, jewellery designer jobs, jewellery bench jobs, jeweller maker jobs, jewellery studio assistant jobs, jewellery buying jobs, jewellery trainee jobs, jewellery apprenticeship jobs, jewellery sales consultant jobs, bench repairer jobs, jewellery assistant jobs, freelance jewellery jobs and more for a jewellery career! All rights to content published on this page belong to Benchpeg Limited and you are not authorised to copy, reproduce or otherwise use this work without our prior written consent.
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Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006 Generous salary is offered for the right candidate Senior Jewellery Designer - Luxury Retail Sales for Specialist Jewellery Retailer A vacancy has become available for a talented, creative Jewellery Designer to work within Luxury Retail Sales. About the Job This exciting position places you in direct contact with clients seeking design of new bespoke jewellery pieces or the re-design of worn or inherited pieces. It presents a great learning opportunity to join a busy and highly successful established independent Retail Jeweller. Full-time (Tuesday-Saturday; Closed Sunday-Monday) - Mid-Senior Level Training Available Do you have experience of successful Luxury Fine Jewellery Design with Sales? Do you want to develop your skills base, deal directly with clients for the design of bespoke unique pieces, learn more about the creation and making of bespoke jewellery on-site in our workshop? If so, we have the ideal position for you! We look forward to receiving your application. Michael Platt is a highly successful well-established independent Retail Jewellers specialising in Fine Stock Jewellery sales and sales of specially designed unique Bespoke Jewellery made on-site. Special expertise is necessary for the creation of a bespoke piece of jewellery, a true collaboration between the Designer, Workshop & Client. You will have a good record of experience in fine luxury jewellery and be ready and eager to shoulder more responsibility, willing to learn and develop. The successful candidate will have first-rate interpersonal skills, set very high standards and expectations for themselves and be eager to assist and interact with our loyal, discerning and oft fascinating clientele, in order to confidently and successfully guide them in sales, and ultimately, through the design and manufacturing process for Bespoke Sales. We are looking to recruit someone exceptional who is passionate about jewellery , diamonds and gemstones, motivated, enthusiastic and excited to be able to expand their skills and knowledge within the industry to be fully involved in the creation of Bespoke Jewellery. As well as selling fine stock item pieces, you will be dealing with items for repair, complex restoration and valuation, also enquiries on the phone, in person and by email, always in a warm, welcoming and friendly manner. It is necessary to have an artistic, creative design background for dealing and interaction with customers regarding bespoke ideas to secure sales, a significant part of our business that continues to grow. We are an independent Retail Jewellery Boutique situated in the delightful location of the high-profile area of Wimbledon Village, London, SW19; a village within the Capital. Michael Platt identifies as a strong brand; a symbol of excellence, associated with expert craftsmanship; stocking and making superb unusual stylish jewellery using rare and uncommon gemstones and beautiful diamonds. We pride ourselves in establishing close working relationships with clients, offering our very personable memorable service with high standards whatever the occasion, all supplied through the talent, charisma, exuberance and enthusiasm of our valued knowledgeable team. We have been fortunate in growing the business and require a very special focused person to join our small enthusiastic team and help continue and broaden our growth. Candidates should have the following qualities and experience to be able to be considered for the job, training offered where necessary Detailed experience of successful Fine Jewellery Design Considerable successful selling techniques with a proven sales record in the Luxury Fine Jewellery Retail Sector; ability to close sales at all levels Product knowledge in fine jewellery, diamonds and gemstones Design and drawing skills with creative ability to sketch jewellery ideas quickly as well as in-depth detailed drawings Able to demonstrate prior use of organisational and administrative skills in the workplace Willingness to learn the process of bespoke jewellery sales: i.e., dealing directly with clients, taking briefs, designing, sourcing diamonds/gemstones, seeing pieces from conception on paper through to completed unique pieces of beauty. Skills Required Passion and enthusiasm for jewellery, diamonds and gemstones Motivated team player with 'can-do' pro-active attitude Total and full accurate attention to every detail of your work, clear thinker Great interpersonal skills and enjoyment of customer engagement Excellent administrative, numerical and organisational skills Good communicator with articulate well-spoken and written English Smart appearance with warm, friendly and welcoming personality Top level customer service principles and follow through Candidate should ideally currently be based in UK with proof of right to work in the UK. This is a challenging and sometimes, fast paced job for someone with an enquiring mind and offers a unique and rare chance to join a growing specialist business where no two days are the same. A great opportunity exists to learn, whilst taking on more responsibility and to develop the role onwards and into other areas such as marketing, buying, sourcing, visual merchandising etc. If you are a positive person, like being challenged, relish applying high standards, and enjoying working in a friendly, ever changing sociable retail environment, then this is the job for you . We value our colleagues and if you have a good work ethic, are conscientious with integrity and want to help us achieve our goal of being the very best of the best at what we do, a generous salary is offered for the right candidate with the right experience. Please forward your full CV, INCLUDING A COVERING LETTER, TOGETHER WITH EXAMPLES OF YOUR JEWELLERY DESIGN WORK. ONLY if you can meet the criteria required. Please forward your CV with a covering letter telling us why you are right for this job with your portfolio or images of examples of your work and creativity to us by using the form below. About us With over thirty years of retail experience and more than forty years of expertise in jewellery and jewellery making, Michael Platt identifies as a strong brand around the World; a symbol of excellence, associated with expert craftsmanship; stocking and making superb unusual stylish jewellery using rare and uncommon gemstones and beautiful diamonds.
Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006 Generous salary is offered for the right candidate Senior Jewellery Designer - Luxury Retail Sales for Specialist Jewellery Retailer A vacancy has become available for a talented, creative Jewellery Designer to work within Luxury Retail Sales. About the Job This exciting position places you in direct contact with clients seeking design of new bespoke jewellery pieces or the re-design of worn or inherited pieces. It presents a great learning opportunity to join a busy and highly successful established independent Retail Jeweller. Full-time (Tuesday-Saturday; Closed Sunday-Monday) - Mid-Senior Level Training Available Do you have experience of successful Luxury Fine Jewellery Design with Sales? Do you want to develop your skills base, deal directly with clients for the design of bespoke unique pieces, learn more about the creation and making of bespoke jewellery on-site in our workshop? If so, we have the ideal position for you! We look forward to receiving your application. Michael Platt is a highly successful well-established independent Retail Jewellers specialising in Fine Stock Jewellery sales and sales of specially designed unique Bespoke Jewellery made on-site. Special expertise is necessary for the creation of a bespoke piece of jewellery, a true collaboration between the Designer, Workshop & Client. You will have a good record of experience in fine luxury jewellery and be ready and eager to shoulder more responsibility, willing to learn and develop. The successful candidate will have first-rate interpersonal skills, set very high standards and expectations for themselves and be eager to assist and interact with our loyal, discerning and oft fascinating clientele, in order to confidently and successfully guide them in sales, and ultimately, through the design and manufacturing process for Bespoke Sales. We are looking to recruit someone exceptional who is passionate about jewellery , diamonds and gemstones, motivated, enthusiastic and excited to be able to expand their skills and knowledge within the industry to be fully involved in the creation of Bespoke Jewellery. As well as selling fine stock item pieces, you will be dealing with items for repair, complex restoration and valuation, also enquiries on the phone, in person and by email, always in a warm, welcoming and friendly manner. It is necessary to have an artistic, creative design background for dealing and interaction with customers regarding bespoke ideas to secure sales, a significant part of our business that continues to grow. We are an independent Retail Jewellery Boutique situated in the delightful location of the high-profile area of Wimbledon Village, London, SW19; a village within the Capital. Michael Platt identifies as a strong brand; a symbol of excellence, associated with expert craftsmanship; stocking and making superb unusual stylish jewellery using rare and uncommon gemstones and beautiful diamonds. We pride ourselves in establishing close working relationships with clients, offering our very personable memorable service with high standards whatever the occasion, all supplied through the talent, charisma, exuberance and enthusiasm of our valued knowledgeable team. We have been fortunate in growing the business and require a very special focused person to join our small enthusiastic team and help continue and broaden our growth. Candidates should have the following qualities and experience to be able to be considered for the job, training offered where necessary Detailed experience of successful Fine Jewellery Design Considerable successful selling techniques with a proven sales record in the Luxury Fine Jewellery Retail Sector; ability to close sales at all levels Product knowledge in fine jewellery, diamonds and gemstones Design and drawing skills with creative ability to sketch jewellery ideas quickly as well as in-depth detailed drawings Able to demonstrate prior use of organisational and administrative skills in the workplace Willingness to learn the process of bespoke jewellery sales: i.e., dealing directly with clients, taking briefs, designing, sourcing diamonds/gemstones, seeing pieces from conception on paper through to completed unique pieces of beauty. Skills Required Passion and enthusiasm for jewellery, diamonds and gemstones Motivated team player with 'can-do' pro-active attitude Total and full accurate attention to every detail of your work, clear thinker Great interpersonal skills and enjoyment of customer engagement Excellent administrative, numerical and organisational skills Good communicator with articulate well-spoken and written English Smart appearance with warm, friendly and welcoming personality Top level customer service principles and follow through Candidate should ideally currently be based in UK with proof of right to work in the UK. This is a challenging and sometimes, fast paced job for someone with an enquiring mind and offers a unique and rare chance to join a growing specialist business where no two days are the same. A great opportunity exists to learn, whilst taking on more responsibility and to develop the role onwards and into other areas such as marketing, buying, sourcing, visual merchandising etc. If you are a positive person, like being challenged, relish applying high standards, and enjoying working in a friendly, ever changing sociable retail environment, then this is the job for you . We value our colleagues and if you have a good work ethic, are conscientious with integrity and want to help us achieve our goal of being the very best of the best at what we do, a generous salary is offered for the right candidate with the right experience. Please forward your full CV, INCLUDING A COVERING LETTER, TOGETHER WITH EXAMPLES OF YOUR JEWELLERY DESIGN WORK. ONLY if you can meet the criteria required. Please forward your CV with a covering letter telling us why you are right for this job with your portfolio or images of examples of your work and creativity to us by using the form below. About us With over thirty years of retail experience and more than forty years of expertise in jewellery and jewellery making, Michael Platt identifies as a strong brand around the World; a symbol of excellence, associated with expert craftsmanship; stocking and making superb unusual stylish jewellery using rare and uncommon gemstones and beautiful diamonds.