JOB TITLE
Digital Communications and Events Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION
Based in Hebden Bridge, we are looking for someone to support campaigns through Calrec’s online and social channels, support and nurture partner relationships, manage Calrec’s event calendar and generate lots of content.

KEY DUTIES

Digital
Develop Calrec’s social media presence and drive brand engagement
Create, execute and report on social campaigns and monitor analytics to help adapt approaches
Maintain and develop distributor area on calrec.com
Generate content for social media distribution, repurposing content across all channels as appropriate
Provide social reports and analysis for Group Board Meetings

Channel Development
Create and deliver content to help distribution partners sell; PPTs, articles, case studies, tender response documents, video, design and artwork
Nurture relationships through regular communication; newsletters, webinars and distributor events
Provide brand guidance on Partner websites
Work with distribution Partners to ensure presence at regional events
Point of contact for distributors for marketing support

Event Planning
Plan and manage attendance at Calrec’s international trade events including; stand design and build; technical pre-builds and set up/tear down at the event; press and distributor meetings; sales support; budgets
Work with stand contractors to develop graphics

Content Creation and Management
Manage external PR companies, leads and editorial content
Script and produce video content, working with outside creative agencies where necessary
Support with content creation, including design using Adobe Creative Suite

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Educated to degree level or recognised higher level qualification in marketing

EXPERIENCE
3-5 years proven experience at a similar level/responsibility essential
Experience of digital marketing as part of campaign management and execution essential
Event management and execution essential
Proven copywriting experience with a keen eye for English Grammar and proofreading ability beneficial
Experience of using professional image and video editing and design software beneficial
An interest in audio would be beneficial

ATTRIBUTES
Excellent customer interface skills and the ability to build long term relationships with internal and external customers
Able to provide clear and concise information in written and verbal formats
Ability to maintain composure and a professional demeanour at all times
Excellent time management skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects
A strong and proactive team player
Able to prioritise, identify and solve problems
Able to ensure the flow of appropriate and accurate information to customers and colleagues
Organised working habits
Flexible
Good negotiation skills
Able to make reasoned decisions and take responsibility for them. The successful applicant will have the authority to develop the role into areas which benefit the business.

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com

JOB TITLE
Materials / G.I. Inspection Operative

JOB DESCRIPTION
Based in Hebden Bridge, we are looking for someone to strengthen our existing Stores team, to co-ordinate movement of stock, with particular responsibility for inspection of sub contract metalwork.

KEY DUTIES
System and manual Administration of material movements
Checking and logging of goods in on MRP System
Checking and logging of goods out. on MRP System
Inspection of Sub Contract metalwork to engineering drawings
Communicating with Suppliers and organising Returns
Desk packing
Despatch of goods including packing & documentation
Cyclical stock taking (inc. Annual Stock Taking)
Ensuring that holidays are co-ordinated such that every activity is covered
Ensuring Friday afternoons, until 3pm, are covered
Prioritising and issuing of kits
Shortage Report Maintenance
Organisation of stock
Delivery of materials to production department
Housekeeping

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Good literacy / numeracy skills

EXPERIENCE
Previous experience of stores work advantageous.
Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawings and inspection of sub contract metalwork tor relevant drawing to ensure fit for purpose

ATTRIBUTES
Organisational skills
Ability to store and retrieve information accurately and efficiently
Customer care/quality awareness
Computer literacy
Good interpersonal / communication skills
Ability to respond to changing priorities
Engineering experience of engineering drawing interpretation

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com

JOB TITLE
Production Planning Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION
Based in Hebden Bridge, we are looking for a Production Planning Assistant to work closely with the Planning Manager to plan, track and prioritise workloads for production departments.

KEY DUTIES
Assist the Planning Manager to review, maintain and agree production desk plan, accommodating all demands placed upon production.
Assist with compiling information, problem solving and running MRP.
Work out and advise completion dates for all new enquiries/orders.
Minimise finished good stock holding / WIP value.
Maintenance of system parameters to fulfil production requirements. EBQ’s, buying rules, product types, new product introductions and obsolescence.
Attend production meeting, reviewing production workloads and targets for order completion dates.
Assist with co-ordination of stock take.
Liaising & co-ordinating information with other production depts.
Assist production support team as required (Planning Manager & Project Engineers).

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Good GCSEs, especially Maths / English
Strong Excel skills
Problem solving

EXPERIENCE
Problem Solving
Previous manufacturing production planning experience
Knowledge of differing planning/production/stocking techniques
Working knowledge of MRP systems

ATTRIBUTES
Accurate data input
Ability to identify and solve problems
Organised working habits
Ability to focus on and achieve deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative
Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
Build & maintain working relationships
Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing priorities
Attention to detail on data and accuracy of data entry
Flexible, able to adapt to changing priorities
Strong written, verbal communication skills
Attention to detail

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com

JOB TITLE
Customer Support Engineer (Hebden Bridge)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Calrec Audio, the world’s leading manufacturer of broadcast audio consoles, has an opportunity for an experienced, motivated and passionate Customer Support Engineer. The overall function of the role is to provide post-delivery technical support of Calrec products. We are particularly looking for candidates from an IT network administration/engineering background with strong understanding of network configuration and management, with a passion for, or interest in, professional audio.

KEY DUTIES
Processing of service enquiries and calls
Commissioning of the company’s products
On-site service, including carrying out upgrades, fault diagnosis and correction
Delivering training
Maintaining accurate records
Post-delivery quotations and sales
Report writing
Liaising with the Support Administrator for shipping and provision of spares, replacement or loan parts
Development and review of all aspects of the service function; the processes, the procedures and the database to meet team requirements, company goals and objectives

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Professional IT networking qualification (CCNA/CCNP or equivalent) and/or
Degree or Diploma in Broadcast Engineering/Electronics / Music Technology or a related subject
Full clean driving licence

EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of networking: IP/TCP/UDP/RTP/RTSP, LAN, Configuration of Switches/Routers (VLAN, ACL etc.)
A knowledge of AoIP technologies and standards; AES67, Dante, SMPTE-2110 etc.
Experience of Broadcast Engineering or Customer Support in a Broadcast Environment
System to component level knowledge of audio and audio control systems relating to broadcast applications
A knowledge of Linux
Knowledge of computer based control systems
Computer literacy
Excellent customer interface and the ability to build long term relationships with customers; able to provide clear and concise information
The ability to maintain composure and a professional demeanour at all times, specifically in unusual and highly pressurised situations
Pro-active team member
Ability to maintain and improve company quality standards
Able to prioritise, identify and solve problems
Able to interface well with others and ensure the flow of appropriate and accurate information to customers and colleagues
Organised working habits
Flexibility
Good negotiation skills

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com

JOB TITLE
Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ and Networking skills

JOB DESCRIPTION
Based in Hebden Bridge, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ and Networking skills, embedded development experience and good networking knowledge.

KEY DUTIES

You will have technical responsibility for developing and delivering software for professional audio products.  In this role your focus will be the development of audio networking solutions.  Working in a cross-functional team, you will be involved in all parts of the software lifecycle; from specification and design through to delivery and maintenance.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Essential
Degree or equivalent experience in a software or related subject
Software development for embedded platforms
Excellent C++ (up to C++ 17)
A good understanding of TCP/IP networking and protocols
Network troubleshooting
OOD / OOP
Debugging to hardware level

Desirable
Interest in audio systems
Practical experience of UML
JIRA
Subversion / Git
Yocto

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years commercial experience in designing and developing objected oriented applications
Minimum of 3 years software development using C++
Experience in developing object-oriented software

ATTRIBUTES
You are industrious, possess an exemplary attitude, take ownership and drive progress
You have a passion to excel
You like to take a leading role
You can work to committed deadlines
You execute tasks in the most expedient way
You are well organised and able to successfully prioritise and manage tasks
You enjoy the challenge of solving problems
You are a good communicator
You pay attention to detail

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com

JOB TITLE
Regional Sales Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Based in Hebden Bridge, Calrec Audio Ltd is seeking a self-motivated Regional Sales Manager to develop the company’s sales. Responsible for business development of existing and new customers within TV & Radio broadcasting sector.

KEY DUTIES
The planning and implementation of a working pattern and contact schedule for your territory.
The identification of all additional business opportunities through existing customer accounts.
The identification and generation of new business accounts and revenue.
Research the target market, identify potential customers and qualify their needs.
Negotiate with potential customers to close sales.
The consistent and regular management of any Resellers and Distributors to ensure a high level of effort and attention in the market.
Present the company’s products & technical solutions through face to face meetings, product demonstration and presentation.
Maintain an in-depth, demonstrable knowledge of the company’s products.
To ensure the maintenance of an accurate, comprehensive and up to date customer management database of all prospective/existing customers in your territory.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Good GCSEs, especially Maths / English
HNC or equivalent in Electronics / Audio
Relevant project engineering working knowledge

EXPERIENCE
Previous sales experience selling professional audio equipment. Previous experience of selling to Senior Managers/Directors of major accounts.
Previous experience of dealing with and managing system integrators and distributors.
Pro-Audio and Broadcast experience.
Knowledge of audio mixing consoles preferred.

ATTRIBUTES
Well-honed presentation and product demonstration skills.
Negotiation skills.
Sales closing skills.
Numerate.
Time management skills and the ability to achieve deadlines.
Excellent spoken and written skills.
Accurate reporting skills.
Organised working habits and record keeping.
Excellent customer skills.
Ability to identify, prioritise and solve problems.
Excellent customer interface and the ability to build long term relationships with customers.
Able to interface well with others and ensure the flow of appropriate and accurate information to customers and colleagues.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to changing priorities.
Pro-active team member & support other teams/team members.

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com

JOB TITLE
Senior Embedded Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Based in Hebden Bridge, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with good C++ skills, embedded development experience and good networking knowledge.

KEY DUTIES
You will have technical responsibility for developing and delivering software for professional audio products.
You will take a lead role in development projects and often work within a cross-functional team. You will be involved in all parts of the software lifecycle; from specification and design through to maintenance.
Software specification
You will work with Product managers and other engineers to create specifications for new software products.
Planning and reporting
You will be required to provide estimates for development tasks and contribute towards planning of developments. You will also be required to report progress against schedules.
Software design and development
You will work closely with other developers in a cross-functional team. You will design and develop software to meet product requirements and ensure a high standard of quality and reliability. You will also work with product testers to identify and resolve defects.
Software support
In this role, you will need to provide support to other R&D teams, production departments and customer support teams. This may require you to work off-site from time to time. Due to the nature of our business some out of hours work and weekend work may be necessary to meet the needs of our customers.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Essential
Degree or equivalent experience in a software or related subject.
A good understanding of hardware platforms and how s/w & f/w components work together
Software development for embedded platforms.
C++
OOD / OOP
A good understanding of TCP/IP networking
Understanding of Linux device drivers
Debugging to hardware level
Desirable
Interest in audio systems
Practical experience of UML
JIRA
Subversion / Git
Android kernel development

EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years commercial experience in designing and developing objected oriented applications.
Minimum of 3 years software development using C++
Experience in developing object oriented software

ATTRIBUTES
You are industrious, possess an exemplary attitude, take ownership and drive progress.
You have a passion to excel.
You like to take a leading role.
You are able to work to committed deadlines.
You execute tasks in the most expedient way
You are well organised and able to successfully prioritise and manage tasks.
You enjoy the challenge of solving problems
You are a good communicator
You pay attention to detail

For a full Job Specification and salary range, or to forward a CV and letter of application, please contact careers@calrec.com