Jenx and Jiraffe looking to recruit following growth

Posted on 25 Jan 2022 by The Manufacturer

Due to recent expansion and the launch of new products, Sheffield-based postural support manufacturer, Jenx, and its UK distribution division, Jiraffe, continue looking for new people to join their talented teams.

Jiraffe have recently appointed three new Product Advisors, but before that Ryan Lister joined as Head of Operations, Nick Marwood as Head of IT, James Hopkins as Head of Finance and Kieran Murphy, in a brand-new role, joined as Clinical Partnerships Manager.

Now, the organisation is actively looking to fill three Customer Support Advisor roles at Jiraffe, as well as a range of Operative, Supervisor and Team Leader roles at Jenx.


Staff outside Sheffield-based postural support manufacturer, Jenx. Image courtesy of Jenx

Staff outside Sheffield-based postural support manufacturer, Jenx. Image courtesy of Jenx


Every Jenx product is the outcome of a thorough design process, which starts with a great idea! Whether that idea is as a result of research in a particular area, or sparked from the design process itself, or from one of our team, you can be assured that quality underpins everything that we do at Jenx.

Jenx, and Jiraffe, have experienced a significant period of growth across the range of market leading postural support equipment that changes children’s lives, enabling every child to have the best possible opportunity of a functional, pain-free future. They are dedicated to bringing the latest, most innovative, and highest quality specialist products out there.

Holly Jenkins, Jiraffe Divisional Director, said: “We are delighted with the success we have achieved over the last year, despite the uncertainty of the pandemic.

“We have seen consistent growth and are thrilled that we’re now able to recruit even more people to join our teams! It’s even more poignant as we look towards our 40th anniversary this year, reflecting on the past 40 years of Jenx and preparing for the future. 

“Strengthening Jenx and Jiraffe with further recruitment means that we will be able to provide the very best support and products to children and that is ultimately at the heart of what we do every day. Employing more specialists across the board only increases our potential to reach every child who is in need of specialist postural support equipment.”

Dan Limb, Jenx Divisional Director, said: “Our recent recruitment drive is a true reflection of the success of Jiraffe and Jenx and we are excited to welcome new people to our organisation. 

“We look forward to meeting our new team members and look forward to expanding our workforce as we work towards our goals for 2022 and beyond.”

Jenx Ltd, the pioneer of postural equipment for children for nearly 40 years, whose headquarters are based in Hillsborough, Sheffield, along with their UK distribution centre, Jiraffe, continue to be a family run company. After being founded back in 1982 by a pediatric physiotherapist and a product designer with the aim of enriching lives and changing perceptions about disability.

The company continues to stay true to its founders’ values, with a mission to ensure a better life and brighter future for children with special needs.

Ever since, it has been researching, designing, and manufacturing ground-breaking developmental postural equipment to support children with specific postural needs.

A full list of our vacancies can be found online: jenx.com/careers

To apply for any of the jobs listed above or to find out more information, head over to www.jenx.com/careers or e-mail [email protected].