Cruise Ship Management jobs

Why Join Chelsom?

At Chelsom, you'll be joining one of the world's leading decorative lighting companies, working on projects that shape some of the finest hotels, cruise ships, restaurants and hospitality spaces across the globe. Our aim is to be the most trusted and reliable partner to our customers by taking responsibility for delivering exceptional results and projects around the globe.

For almost 80 years, we've built our reputation on exceptional design, outstanding service and delivering what we promise. As a third-generation family business, we've remained independent, ambitious and committed to doing things the right way. That means investing in our people, building long-term relationships and continually striving to improve.

Our work is genuinely international. Every day, we collaborate with leading interior designers, architects, hotel groups, cruise operators, procurement specialists and contractors to deliver complex projects in destinations around the world. No two days are the same.

But what really sets Chelsom apart is our culture.

We believe in accountability, ownership and teamwork. We encourage people to think for themselves, solve problems and take responsibility. Ideas are welcomed, initiative is recognised and everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the business.

We're also entering an exciting new chapter.

As we approach our 80th anniversary, we're investing in new product categories, expanding our capabilities, embracing new technologies and creating even better experiences for our customers. We're continuously improving how we work and are looking for talented people who want to help shape the future of the business.

This isn't a company where you'll simply maintain the status quo.

It's a place where you'll help build what's next.

If you're someone who enjoys working with talented colleagues, thrives on responsibility, takes pride in delivering exceptional work and wants to be part of a business with genuine ambition, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Chelsom and help us continue to set the benchmark for decorative lighting in global hospitality.

Product Development ProjectManager

Purpose of the Role:

Chelsom designs and delivers decorative lighting for some of the world's leading hotels, cruise ships and commercial interior projects.

Our Product Development Project Manager is responsible for ensuring every new product moves efficiently from design concept to successful market launch.

This is not a product design role - it is a programme and project management role responsible for coordinating every stage of the New Product Development (NPD) process, ensuring products remain on schedule for development, stakeholders remain aligned and products launch to the highest possible standard.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Managing Director, Chief Design Officer and cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Technical, Marketing, Operations and Sales.

Key Responsibilities

You will be a key member of the Chelsom Management Team and will collaborate with other department heads as part of your day to day role.

Programme Management

Own and manage the New Product Development programme including:

● Project plans

● Timelines

● Milestones

● Action tracking

● Risk management

● Launch readiness

Process Ownership

Become the owner of Chelsom's NPD process. Continually improve:

● Efficiency

● Communication

● Accountability

● Consistency

● Visibility

● Reporting

● Support to Design Team

● Execution of design strategy

across the entire development process.

Project Coordination

Coordinate activities across:

● Design

● Purchasing

● Supply chain

● Technical

● Marketing

● Photography

● Website development and management

● Pricing

● Sales

● Samples

● Operations

ensuring everyone knows what is required and by when.

Product Launch

Coordinate all activities required to launch products successfully including:

● Quotations

● Costing

● Supplier coordination

● Samples

● Photography

● Website

● Pricing

● Launch collateral

Stakeholder Management

Work confidently with:

● Directors

● Designers

● Engineers

● Purchasing

● Factories

● Marketing

● Sales teams

● Customers

● International suppliers

bringing people together to solve problems and maintain momentum.

Meeting Leadership

Organise and facilitate key NPD meetings.

● Prepare agendas

● Record actions

● Ensure actions are completed

● Escalate risks where necessary

Reporting

Provide regular reporting to senior management on:

● Project status

● Programme risks

● Launch readiness

● Bottlenecks

● Resource requirements

Key Skills and Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

● An exceptional organiser

● Project Management Experienced

● Highly structured

● Naturally proactive

● Commercially aware

● Decisive

● Comfortable challenging others constructively

● Calm under pressure

● Highly collaborative

● Detail orientated

● A confident communicator

● Passionate about delivering great products

● Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Co-Pilot

● Project management software experience would be preferred.

Experience

We are open to different industry backgrounds, however experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

● Decorative lighting

● Furniture

● Interior products

● Hospitality products

● Consumer products

● Fashion

● Product development

● Manufacturing

Candidates should ideally have experience of taking products from concept through to launch and have excellent project management skills.

Formal project management qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months the successful candidate will:

● Become the recognised owner of Chelsom's product development process.

● Deliver improved visibility across all NPD projects.

● Reduce delays and improve accountability.

● Ensure projects move smoothly between departments.

● Improve communication across Design, Purchasing, Technical, Marketing and Operations.

● Deliver consistently successful product launches.

● Free the Managing Director and Chief Design Officer to spend more time on design strategy, customer engagement and future product innovation.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Blackpool FY4 4QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person