Pharos is staffed by talented individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. We offer a rewarding, flexible, supportive working environment, as well as on-site training to develop your skills.
Our current vacancies are listed below, but you are also welcome to make a speculative application by sending your CV to careers@pharoscontrols.com.
Also shown below are vacancies at our sister company Carallon – a product development company that provides R&D services to Pharos.
| Job Reference | PHA/SC/APR22 |
| Salary | Dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full- Time (37.5 hours, 5 days per week, office based) |
| Reporting to | Carallon Operations Manager |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Location | West London (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretions of their line manager) |
About Us
Pharos Architectural Controls provides advanced lighting control solutions for architecture, themed entertainment and other specialist industries. Our award-winning products are installed across the world, running day and night in international landmarks, theme parks, shopping malls, stadiums, art installations, museums and airports.
Pharos sells through a variety of channels, including sales to lighting fixture manufacturers, who package our control products with their fixtures, and one very successful OEM sales relationship. Annual sales volume is currently £5million, of which about 90% is export, and our target is to sustain 20% sales growth year-on-year.
Founded in 2004, all Pharos equipment is designed, engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom, allowing for complete control over the quality of each and every item. Our controllers have been used to illuminate landmark projects including The Shard and London Eye in London, Versailles Gardens in Paris, the Bosphorus Bridges in Istanbul, Madison Square Gardens and the Rockefeller Centre in New York, and in iconic theme parks around the globe. Pharos continues to innovate and brings new products to the market every year to maintain its position as an industry-leader.
Pharos is part of the Carallon group of companies, an independently-owned product development house specialising in innovative control systems. Its design team is the best of its kind – a group of highly motivated individuals committed to the creation and ongoing development of industry-leading products. Within that team is a wealth of experience in the field of advanced control solutions, with principal members responsible for ground-breaking entertainment lighting control consoles, architectural lighting systems and video processing technology.
Job Summary
The Pharos sales coordinator is responsible for processing customer purchase orders using our business system NetSuite, ensuring pricing, discounts, product codes and shipping requirements are accurate. They will communicate directly with the worldwide sales/support teams and their customers and help to maintain an accurate customer database. Liaising with the logistics and warehouse team, they will effectively schedule daily outbound orders, ensuring correct documents and certificates are provided. Cooperating with the manufacturing department, they will give regular updates regarding any potential product lead times or delays. Working with the accounts team regarding payments and credits, they will send customer invoices post shipment and account statements on a weekly basis, also advising on customer status and credit issues. As an integral part of the operations team, they will report to the Carallon operations manager and provide additional support/ad hoc tasks/phone duties as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Process new Pharos customer account applications and maintain an accurate customer database
- Act as a link to PC Partner for direct shipping of products produced by them on behalf of Pharos
- Assist worldwide sales team with customer inquiries, shipping quotes and product lead times
- Attend weekly inventory meeting and inform sales team & customers of any shortages
- Process customer purchase orders by providing confirmation, accurate ship dates and scheduling
- Act as direct point of contact for designated customers and OEMs ensuring their specific product and label requirements are met
- Provide accurate shipping documents and current certification pertaining to export
- Process and distribute all customer invoices in a timely manner and send weekly account statements
- Update sales & support teams advising on credit and support holds
- Provide accurate reports and actively work towards streamlining current processes
- Work with the operations team by providing assistance where required, covering any absences and occasional phone support
Essential Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in a similar service-based environment
- Ability to apply existing knowledge to problems and find solutions
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English
- Good numeracy skills
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately
Desirable Extras
- Strong working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office 365) and ERP systems software (Oracle NetSuite)
| Job Reference | PH/SISE/MAY22 |
| Location | Remote and/or Pharos Architectural Controls offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager) Remote applicants' timezone should be UTC +/- 3 hours |
| Salary | Competitive, dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
Pharos is seeking a software engineer with practical experience of writing Lua scripts, creating integrations with HTTP APIs and writing client- and server-side JavaScript applications and libraries. They will be responsible for the design, development, customer support and testing of integrations between Pharos lighting controllers and third-party systems and devices, with a focus on the Pharos IO Module Lua API. The role may be filled by a UK-based employee or a remote worker from outside the UK under contract.
About Us
Pharos Architectural Controls is an award-winning British manufacturer of dynamic lighting control solutions for architecture and other specialist industries. Our products are highly flexible, versatile and powerful, and trusted to run day and night illuminating iconic installations around the world — from international landmarks and historic architecture to theme parks, airports, stadiums, bridges, shopping malls, art installations, and more.
Pharos is part of the Carallon group of companies, an independently-owned product development house specialising in innovative control systems. Its design team is the best of its kind — a group of highly motivated individuals committed to the creation and ongoing development of industry-leading products. Within that team is a wealth of experience in the field of advanced control solutions, with principal members responsible for ground-breaking entertainment lighting control consoles, architectural lighting systems and video processing technology.
Job Summary
One of the key strengths of Pharos controllers is their ability to integrate their show control capabilities with myriad third-party devices and systems via on-board interfaces such as Ethernet, serial and MIDI, built-in support for protocols such as HTTP, and the controller's own web server and HTTP API. Pharos controllers support plug-ins, known as IO Modules, which are developed using a Lua API exposed by C++ from the underlying controller application.
We're looking for a skilled software engineer to develop, test and support our rapidly growing library of these IO Modules. The role will also involve writing client- and server-side JavaScript libraries to support integrations with third-party devices, as well as developing and testing HTTP APIs with Postman. The successful candidate will respond quickly and effectively to support requests from our customers worldwide, including manufacturer partners, dealers and end users. You will work alongside both London-based and remote Pharos technical staff to ensure that integrations on live projects are well supported.
Pharos is a growing company with a close-knit and highly motivated team with a keen interest in the products it creates. Candidates should be similarly interested in the work involved and be able to adapt to changing priorities as we help deliver landmark projects for our customers.
We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment. For the right candidate there will be opportunities to get involved with other aspects of product development using technologies such as QML and C/C++, ensuring progression with the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, code review, test and maintain Pharos Lua IO Modules
- Respond promptly, effectively and consistently to support enquiries for Pharos IO modules via phone or email
- Integrate HTTP APIs with Pharos controllers to support integrations between Pharos controllers and third-party systems
- Develop, code review, test and integrate client- and server-side JavaScript applications and libraries to deliver custom functionality for Pharos customers
- Assist customers with integration specifications, configuration, and programming for specific projects, attending site when necessary, which may require international travel
Essential Qualifications
- Practical experience of writing scripts with Lua 5.3 or later
- Practical experience working with JavaScript ES6 or later (ideally up to date with ECMAScript 2018 additions)
- Working knowledge of version control with Git
- Experience of integrating HTTP APIs into applications, and developing and testing HTTP APIs with Postman
- Understanding of Ethernet and TLS
- Fastidious attention to detail
- Excellent team working and collaborative skills
- Strong technical communication skills in both verbal and written English
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
- Ability to apply existing knowledge to unfamiliar problems, suggest possible solutions, and comment on the relative merits of different solutions
Desirable Extras
- Experience of UI development with QML
- Experience of front end web development
- Experience of software development with C/C++
- Familiarity with the Gerrit code review tool
- Experience of development & deployment with Node.js
- Technical knowledge of lighting or video products and experience of their use in a live event or installation environment
| Job Reference | PH/FSWAD/MAY22 |
| Location | Remote and/or Pharos Architectural Controls offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager) Remote applicants' timezone should be UTC +/- 3 hours |
| Salary | Competitive, dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
Pharos is seeking a full stack web application developer to deliver highly customised front end experiences for users of its lighting controllers on high profile projects worldwide. The role may be filled by a UK-based employee or a remote worker from outside the UK under contract.
About Us
Pharos Architectural Controls is an award-winning British manufacturer of dynamic lighting control solutions for architecture and other specialist industries. Our products are highly flexible, versatile and powerful, and trusted to run day and night illuminating iconic installations around the world — from international landmarks and historic architecture to theme parks, airports, stadiums, bridges, shopping malls, art installations, and more.
Pharos is part of the Carallon group of companies, an independently-owned product development house specialising in innovative control systems. Its design team is the best of its kind — a group of highly motivated individuals committed to the creation and ongoing development of industry-leading products. Within that team is a wealth of experience in the field of advanced control solutions, with principal members responsible for ground-breaking entertainment lighting control consoles, architectural lighting systems and video processing technology.
Job Summary
Pharos lighting controllers have a built-in web server, supporting completely custom web applications and offering tight integration with the underlying show control and playback engines of the controller. For certain high profile projects, Pharos is commissioned to develop bespoke web applications to be deployed onto its controllers.
We're looking for a talented full stack developer to design, develop, test and support the custom web applications for these projects. Each application is essentially a greenfield project, offering scope to influence the choice of front end JavaScript libraries. You will work alongside both London-based and remote Pharos technical & sales staff to ensure that web applications on live projects are well supported.
Pharos is a growing company with a close-knit and highly motivated team with a keen interest in the products it creates. Candidates should be similarly interested in the work involved and be able to adapt to changing priorities as we help deliver landmark projects for our customers.
We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment. For the right candidate there will be opportunities to get involved with the continuous development in C++ of the controller's web API, as well as other aspects of product development using technologies such as QML and Lua, ensuring progression with the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, code review, test and maintain custom web applications for Pharos projects
- Respond promptly, effectively and consistently to support enquiries for Pharos custom web interfaces via phone or email
- Attend project sites when necessary, which may require international travel
Essential Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience working in a comparable role with JavaScript ES6 or later
- 2+ years' experience working with front end libraries, such as React or Vue.js
- Working knowledge of templating libraries, such as EJS
- Experience of working with CSS extension languages, such as Less
- Experience deploying projects with Webpack
- Experience of using Git for version control
- Experience of integrating HTTP APIs into applications, and developing and testing HTTP APIs with Postman
- Fastidious attention to detail
- Excellent team working and collaborative skills
- Strong technical communication skills in both verbal and written English
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
- Ability to apply existing knowledge to unfamiliar problems, suggest possible solutions, and comment on the relative merits of different solutions
Desirable Extras
- Experience of software development with C/C++
- Experience of programming with Lua
- Experience of UI development with QML
- Familiarity with the Gerrit code review tool
- Understanding of Ethernet and TLS
- Experience of development & deployment with Node.js
- Technical knowledge of lighting or video products and experience of their use in a live event or installation environment
| Job Reference | CAR/SSD/AUG21 |
| Salary | dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Carallon offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager.) Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this post. You must have the right to live and work in the UK before applying for this role. |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control. Many of our hardware products have their own integrated user interfaces, while others have accompanying configuration software that runs on desktop or mobile, and we also develop standalone software products.
Projects our team designs and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
Job Summary
The Senior Software Developer position is within our development team, which works concurrently on a variety of exciting, cutting-edge projects. As the team is growing rapidly we are seeking to increase our capability to develop robust software solutions for the entertainment industry. The Senior Software Developer would work closely with our existing software team to design, develop and integrate application-level solutions to technical challenges within our suite of products.
We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment. Our development team is close-knit and highly motivated with a keen interest in the products it creates. A successful candidate should be similarly minded to work in the driven, focused environment required to bring original and ground-breaking products to market. It is a unique opportunity to develop engineering solutions that will be used to create spectacular events ranging from televised award-shows such as the Oscars, to corporate events for the world's leading brands, to the biggest rock-and-roll tours.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement software solutions for our suite of products
- Help produce technical product specifications given client/market requirements
- Take responsibility for specific product features and provide regular development updates
- Perform code reviews and help more junior software developers working as part of a team
Essential Qualifications
- Genuine interest in software design and technical challenges
- 2:1 or higher degree in a related subject from a Russell Group university or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience working as software engineer using C++
- Excellent knowledge of C and C++
- Familiarity with development using the Qt toolkit
- Attention to detail
- Ability to discuss prior design work and explain the design processes involved and justify decisions made
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in spoken and written English within a technical environment
- Evidence of the ability to work as part of a team, sharing skills, experience and interests with colleagues
Desirable Extras
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
- Knowledge of Git and Gerrit version control and code review tools
- Experience working with video or lighting for live entertainment
- Experience with any of the following: Python, Jenkins build system, Linux
| Job Reference | CAR/MT/SEP2021 |
| Salary | Competitive based on experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Carallon offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager.) |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we are specialists in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control.
Our products are used all over the world for high profile installations and events; the London Eye, the Academy Awards, the U2 world tour, and Madame Tussauds to name a few.
Projects our team develops and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture of Carallon products, involving mechanical assembly, testing and quality control. This position is ideally suited to those with prior experience of electronic product or computer assembly, testing and manufacturing, although product-specific assembly training will be provided.
Candidates should be able to manage their own workload and time. The successful candidate will have individual responsibility for their work from production to despatch, working autonomously and responding flexibly to the changing needs of the business. Our manufacturing team is close knit and highly motivated with a keen interest in the products it creates. Candidates should be similarly interested in the work involved and be able to adapt to changing priorities as we bring original and ground-breaking products to market.
The company’s close ties to the entertainment industry bring a variety of benefits and we offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assembly and Test of Carallon Products
- Carry out Sub-Assembly preparation tasks of Carallon products from soldering components to supporting circuit boards, to building a run of mechanical sub-assemblies
- Carry out Functional and Integration Tests on Carallon products and prepare them for extended ‘Soak’ tests
- Final Inspection, Finishing and Boxing Products to go into Finished Goods
- Assist with Signing in Goods-In when parts received by the department
- Maintain high attention to detail in ensuring products manufactured are of consistent high quality
- Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure smooth supply and delivery of products to deadlines
- Take responsibility for ensuring the working environment is well-organised, well-equipped and does not create hazards or risks to health and safety
Essential Qualifications
- Experience working in an electronics, manufacturing technician or assembly role, working independently
- Electronics qualifications including practical certifications
- Experience managing one’s own time effectively, prioritising conflicting tasks as appropriate
- Ability to work independently, taking individual responsibility for work
- Be confident carrying out the assembly, production and testing of electronics to a high standard
- Demonstrate a high level of manual dexterity, working with multiple components and appropriate tools such as soldering irons
- Demonstrate a methodical, accurate and organised approach when manufacturing
- Be able to follow design guidelines and instructions, as well as maintain such documents for new products
- Be confident taking responsibility for the consistent quality of products they manufacture
- Demonstrate a good understanding of electronics and experience of its practical applications
- Understand product test cycles and be able to balance workload and provide flexibility to meet changing priorities based on incoming orders
Desirable Extras
- Ability to manage the workload, quality of production and personal development of another person
- Ability to communicate effectively technical and non-technical information, both in writing and verbally
- Interest in, and knowledge of, video or lighting for live entertainment
- Be able to balance multiple tasks, and demonstrate excellent time management
- Be able to advise on manufacturing skills and techniques and, when required, manage the workload within a team
- Remain calm when working under pressure, and maintain consistently high-quality outputs
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| Job Reference | CAR/LUD/OCT21 |
| Salary | Dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Carallon offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager.) |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control. Many of our hardware products have their own integrated user interfaces, while others have accompanying configuration software that runs on desktop or mobile, and we also develop standalone software products.
Projects our team designs and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
Job Summary
The Lead UI Developer position is within our development team, which works concurrently on a variety of exciting, cutting-edge projects. As the team is growing rapidly we are seeking to increase our capability to develop robust and visually appealing software solutions for the entertainment industry. The Lead UI Developer will co-lead one of our existing project teams to design, develop and implement UI/UX solutions for a suite of products.
We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment. Our development team is close-knit and highly motivated with a keen interest in the products it creates. A successful candidate should be similarly minded to work in the driven, focused environment required to bring original and ground-breaking products to market. It is a unique opportunity to develop engineering solutions that will be used to create spectacular events ranging from televised award-shows such as the Oscars, to corporate events for the world's leading brands, to the biggest rock-and-roll tours.
Key Responsibilities
- Critique, design and implement software solutions for our suite of products
- Help produce technical product specifications given client/market requirements
- Take responsibility for specific product features and provide regular development updates
- Drive team development efforts via agile-based methods
- Perform code reviews and help more junior software developers working as part of a team
Essential Qualifications
- Genuine interest in technical UI/UX and workflow design
- At least 4-5 years of experience working as a front-end software engineer using C++
- Excellent knowledge of development using the Qt widgets toolkit
- Track record of designing and delivering high quality UI solutions
- Ability to discuss prior design work and explain the design processes involved and justify decisions made
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in spoken and written English within a technical environment
- Evidence of the ability to lead a team or project, sharing skills, experience and interests with colleagues
- 2:1 or higher degree in a related subject from a Russell Group university or equivalent
Desirable Extras
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
- Experience of client management and client-facing roles
- Knowledge of Git and Gerrit version control and code review tools
- Experience working with video or lighting for live entertainment
- Experience with any of the following: Python, Jenkins build system, Linux
| Job Reference | SHD/11/21 |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Working Hours | Full- Time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | High Street Ealing Broadway, London W5 5DB |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control. The products we design are used to make feature films, large-scale concerts and spectacular events, and to control the lighting of theme parks and landmark architecture around the world.
Job Summary
The senior hardware developer position is within our development team, which works concurrently on a variety of exciting, cutting-edge projects. We use some of the largest and most advanced FPGAs available, supported by high bandwidth DDR memory, multi-gigabit serial interfaces and PCBs of up to 18 layers. We build products for professional use with an expectation of reliability and robustness. To accomplish this, we continuously invest in tools for every stage of the process, including design, simulation, test and manufacturing. We’re seeking a hands-on engineer with a willingness and enthusiasm to experiment and tackle problems, and we value initiative, imagination and technical creativity.
We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment. Our development team is close-knit and highly motivated with a keen interest in the products it creates. A successful candidate should be similarly minded to work in the driven, focused environment required to bring original and ground-breaking products to market.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of electronics products from concept through to schematic design and PCB layout
- Working with external manufacturers to build prototypes and design production processes, and guiding products through regulatory compliance
- Working closely with embedded firmware and FPGA developers in both design and debugging
- Investigating reported issues from manufacturing or technical support to determine cause and advise on possible resolutions for both existing and future products
Essential Qualifications
- Genuine interest in electronics specifically, and engineering in general
- 3 years professional experience of electronics engineering, including schematic design, and PCB layout, contributing to products which have shipped
- A comprehensive understanding of microcontrollers
- Practical skills in assembling, testing and modifying electronics
- Analytical skills, including the ability to understand and reason about complex information
- Ability to apply existing knowledge to unfamiliar problems, suggest possible design solutions, and critique relative merits of different designs
- Evidence of the ability to lead a project, sharing skills, experience and interests with colleagues
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English
- Electronics Engineering undergraduate degree, 2:1 or above, or relevant professional experience
Desirable Extras
Experience of any of the following:
- High-speed digital design and measurement techniques
- Signal integrity simulation
- DDR Memory system design
- FPGA based systems
- EMC compliance techniques
- High layer-count PCB design (>8 layers)
- XJTAG boundary scan test system
- Zuken Cadstar PCB design software
- Client management and client-facing roles
- Interest in audio, video or lighting for live entertainment
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
| Job Reference | CAR/QA/DEC21 |
| Salary | Competitive, dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Carallon offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager.) |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware and software design for the film and entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control.
Projects our team designs and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced software test specialist to join our team. Primary focus would be on effective automated testing of our industry-leading lighting control and video processing products using the Squish automated testing tool, and selenium web driver with Python/JavaScript , however we also utilise manual testing methods where automation is not an option. We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality assurance testing of new products and software versions prior to release
- Investigating fault reports to reproduce issues, identify bugs and document them thoroughly in our defect-tracking system
- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Design, develop and execute automation scripts
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
- Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
- Collaborating with colleagues on improving our testing methodology and the efficiency and quality of our QA
Essential Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent
- Proven work experience in software quality assurance
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
- Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing
- A methodical approach and a good eye for detail
- Strong computing skills and an aptitude for learning to use advanced software
- Analytical skills, including the ability to understand and reason about complex information
- Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
- Ability to work independently under guidance
Desirable Extras
- Technical experience working with lighting or AV control products
- Familiarity with video standards and technologies
- Previous experience of project management or team leadership
- Previous experience coding with HTML, JavaScript, Python and/or Lua
- Previous experience with the Squish automated GUI testing system from froglogic
| Job Reference | CA/PA/JAN/22 |
| Salary | Competitive based on experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | Carallon offices, Ealing Broadway, London W5 (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager.) |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we are specialists in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control.
Our products are used all over the world for high profile installations and events; the London Eye, the Academy Awards, the U2 world tour, and Madame Tussauds to name a few.
Projects our team develops and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Assistant role is a new position within our procurement team. As Purchasing Assistant you will be supporting the procurement manager in the development of all tactical elements relating to the performance of the department.
key to this role is the willingness to learn, hands on approach with a goal to ensure operational needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all delivery notes match to received goods and update POs on NetSuite and in the filing cabinet
- Communicate with suppliers to resolve quantity variances between purchase order, goods received and price variances
- Liaise with purchasing manager and agree changes and updates to purchase orders
- Monitor ongoing POs with vendor and update for price variances caused by component shortages/increases
- Review purchase order reports and update NetSuite regarding delays in delivery
- Manage month end consignment stock process with required inventory adjustments and raise invoices/bills related to consignment stock
- File and monitor all customs paperwork related to temporary imports and exports
- Regularly update estimated delivery dates for intercompany SOs and POs
- Regularly monitor high-value raw material inventory to ensure it matches physical stock in bins and locations
- Regular spot counts of high value materials and help with annual stock count
- Review stock of obsolescent parts
- Update system for inventory of component rejects and failures
- Lower level purchasing requirements
Essential Qualifications/Desirable Extras
- The candidate will be highly organised with good attention to detail
- Previous experience within administrating in a similar role is an advantage
- Previous inbound logistics experience would be useful
- Experience of managing communication channels with multiple suppliers
- Knowledge of utilising MRP/ERP tools and systems
- Well organised with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong skillset on Excel
- Strong, proven administration skills
- Excellent communication
| Job Reference | CAR/BMS/APR22 |
| Salary | Up to 30,000 full-time, subject to experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) or part-time (at least 0.5FTE) |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | West London: Chiswick/Gunnersbury area |
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we are specialists in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry; encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control.
Our products are used all over the world for high profile installations and events; the London Eye, the Academy Awards, the U2 world tour, and Madame Tussauds to name a few.
Projects our team develops and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
Job Summary
The Carallon family of companies plan to relocate to a 32,000 square foot office building in Gunnersbury later in 2022. The Building Maintenance Supervisor will have day-to-day responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep the site. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with a range of practical skills, so that they can confidently carry out routine maintenance or deal with minor maintenance issues, but know when to call in an appropriate tradesperson. They will ensure an agreed building maintenance schedule is followed, liaising with external service providers as necessary and ensuring good record-keeping.
This role could be part-time (from 0.5FTE) but will work best with a working pattern that involves being onsite most days during the week (e.g. mornings only). The position is available immediately, as ideally the Building Maintenance Supervisor will be onsite during the fitout and assist with coordinating the move into the new building.
The company’s close ties to the entertainment industry bring a variety of benefits and we offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out regular maintenance and health & safety checks across the site against a defined maintenance schedule
- Liaising with specialist contractors to arrange service and maintenance visits as required
- Ensuring maintenance and inspection records are kept accurate and up-to-date
- Responding to any maintenance issues, addressing them directly when possible and calling out appropriate tradespeople where necessary
- Coordinating with regular service providers, such as cleaners or security
- Being one of a small number of keyholders who can respond in the event of an emergency
- Arranging provision of furniture and fittings to support other departments
- Coordinating refuse and recycling management and collections with a goal to target zero waste to landfill
- Providing practical support to setup spaces for onsite events, such as training days, customer demonstrations or seminars
- Assisting the logistics team with deliveries and collections when required
- Being a supportive member of the company's admin and facilities team
- Acting as on-site representative during the fit-out of the premises
Essential Qualifications
- Previous experience in a facilities or building maintenance role
- Broad range of practical skills - e.g. at least a basic understanding of electrics, plumbing, etc
- Experience liaising with contractors and service providers
- Able to communicate clearly and ensure regular updates are provided on outstanding projects / issues
- Comfortable using email
- Remain calm when working under pressure, and the ability to multi-task
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous experience in an equivalent facilities or building maintenance supervisor role
- A relevant health and safety qualification
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word)
| Job Reference | CAR/FIN/APR22 |
| Salary | Negotiable dependent on level of experience |
| Working Hours | Full-time (37.5 hours/week) |
| Reporting to | Management Accountant |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Location | West London (The post holder may be required to work at other locations, at the discretion of their line manager.) |
About Us
Carallon is a research and development company which creates industry-leading, award-winning products. Based in London, it specialises in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry, encompassing lighting control, LED video processing, and motion control.
Its products are used all over the world for high profile installations and events including the London Eye, Academy Awards, and recent U2, Roger Waters and Ed Sheeran world tours.
The Carallon group encompasses the following companies:
- Carallon Limited, for the development and manufacture of lighting and video processors and devices
- Pharos Architectural Controls Limited, for the distribution and support of a range of lighting control products, used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- Brompton Technology Limited, for the distribution and support of processing solutions for video walls used in concerts and awards shows
- SixEye Limited, a software as a service company providing remote-management solutions for dynamic lighting projects and fixed installations.
Job Summary
The Account Assistant will be responsible for administration and management of accounts payable process for all four companies. Duties include processing invoices, answering accounts payable queries and reconciling supplier statements.
Effective communication and organisational skills are a key requirement of this position and there needs to be a willingness to assist in additional day to day operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicating with relevant suppliers to process invoicing or payment queries
- Attaching the correct documentation to invoices and reconciling purchase orders to invoices received
- Posting invoices and credit notes and ensuring they’re coded correctly in the system
- Preparing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
- Dealing with external and internal queries by phone and email
- Ensuring that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures
- Investigating and resolving outstanding creditor items
- Prepare regular intercompany transactions between the companies for royalties, expense items and manufactured products
- Regular reconciliations of intercompany accounts
- Assist with annual audits for all four companies for accounts payables
- Monthly supporting schedules for marketing, R&D and travel and entertainment expenses
- Regular reconciliation of company credit cards
- Update supplier prepayments
- Provide support on accounts payable functions
Ideal Qualifications
- Minimum qualification as A ‘Levels and Desire to obtain accounting qualification (AAT)
- Working knowledge of general accounting procedures
- IT literacy, including knowledge and experience of relevant accounting and ERP systems
- Strong organisational skills, as they typically handle high volumes of invoices
- Strong communication and presentation skills in both verbal and written English
- Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers
- The ability to work well in a team and collaborate with others
- Woking knowledge of management accounts preparation
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
- Ability to work independently under the guidance of senior colleagues
Desirable Extras
- Prior experience with Oracle NetSuite
- Prior experience of accounting within a manufacturing environment
