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People & Appointments News from March 2020


30th March 2020

Education scheme champions women in construction with hands-on career day

Two female students from West Park School, in Spondon, Derby, went against the grain to learn the tricks of the building trade, as part of an ongoing careers mentoring scheme in the city that is championing women in construction.
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25th March 2020

Micrometric Welcomes Three New Team Members

Leading Lincoln-based manufacturing firm Micrometric is growing in numbers and expertise after welcoming three new additions to its team.
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24th March 2020

Rock Fall Safety Boots strides on confidently with appointment of new materials technologist

The second-generation family owned Safety Boot manufacturer has a reputation for being the go-to supplier for Safety Equipment Distributors looking for a single source solution for footwear.
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23rd March 2020

Assistant site manager is paving the way for women in construction

Following International Women’s Day, an Assistant Site Manager for Barratt Homes in Nottinghamshire has shed some light on being a woman in the construction industry.
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23rd March 2020

East Midlands housebuilder bolsters senior team

An East Midlands housebuilder has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new Construction Director and a Head of Customer Services.
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21st March 2020

Learners hedge their bets for a greener future

An environmental campaign has been given a boost at West Nottinghamshire College as students have planted new trees at the Derby Road campus in Mansfield.
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21st March 2020

Loughborough father and daughter to take on 3000-mile row in charity fundraising bid

A 3000-mile, cross Atlantic Ocean row that is aiming to raise £100,000 for four charities - Rural Assistance Nepal, Women’s Aid, Royal Marines Charity and Mind – has officially launched its fundraising campaign.
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20th March 2020

Dorothy Goodman pupils get life lessons in money

Dorothy Goodman School pupils found out how to open a savings account at Hinckley & Rugby as part of a day of financial education sponsored by the Building Society.
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20th March 2020

Northamptonshire Adult Social Services (NASS) apprentice with Asperger’s Syndrome is overcoming challenges to shine in her career & win awards

During National Autism Week (30th March – 5th April), Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) is highlighting how one employee with Asperger’s Syndrome has overcome challenges to excel in her career and win its prestigious ‘Apprentice of the Y
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20th March 2020

JPT Solutions provides free support to customers working from home

Midlands-based IT support service specialist, JPT Solutions, has assured existing clients they will not be charged for any additional support enabling workforces to work remotely from home during the COVID-19 crisis.
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19th March 2020

CCTV expert keeping an 'eye' out for vulnerable during Coronavirus chaos with grocery delivery

A home security expert is extending his already hectic working day by offering a grocery delivery service to “vulnerable” people amid Coronavirus chaos.
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19th March 2020

Ward reaps double re-wards at Business Masters

Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal, recycling and waste management specialist, is celebrating double award success this month thanks to TheBusinessDesk.com’s East Midlands Business Masters Awards. Over 200 business leaders, owners and advisers came togeth
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18th March 2020

Leicestershire surveyor wins prestigious industry award

A surveyor from a leading Leicestershire property consultancy has received a prestigious award in recognition of her achievements in a rigorous examination set by a specialist professional body.
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18th March 2020

Agrovista inspires through marketing leadership

One team culture delivers marketing results
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16th March 2020

Patrick’s skills continue to soar!

A hospitality student at West Nottinghamshire College is being applauded once more after succeeding at the national heats of a prestigious catering competition.
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16th March 2020

Good sports at Belmayne embark on first charity test

Three financial planners from Dronfield-based Belmayne are putting their best feet forward to kick off a new year of fundraising for four local charities.
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9th March 2020

Medical research charity appoints CEO

Nottingham-based FRAME, the medical research charity committed to reducing the number of animals used in scientific testing, has appointed its first Chief Executive Officer.
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7th March 2020

Construction Director returns home

A Construction Director has returned to the Nottingham region bringing a wealth of expertise to a Nottingham housebuilder.
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6th March 2020

New Employer Academy Address Future Skills Shortages

A leading local timber merchant and importer has joined forces with Derby College Group to highlight career opportunities for Joinery students and address future skills gaps in the industry.
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5th March 2020

Graduate startup revolutionising prosthetics

A Loughborough University graduate startup is transforming the manufacture and distribution of prosthetic limbs – making them more accessible to the millions of people who need them.
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5th March 2020

Construction buyer aged just 23 is changing the face of building industry

A young woman who has made her name in construction says the lack of females in the industry needs to be addressed at school level.
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5th March 2020

Heathcotes appoints director of business development

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, has appointed Natalia Lysiuk as director of business development.
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4th March 2020

Raft of new appointments for Nottingham digital agency

Following a record year of growth, Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Impression has announced the appointment of four new members of staff across its business.
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3rd March 2020

Employees Rewarded for Impressive 270 Years of Service

East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has rewarded 11 of its dedicated employees for achieving an impressive 270 years of service combined.
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2nd March 2020

Why not consider an apprenticeship to start your career in healthcare?

During National Careers Week (2nd to 7th March), Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) is highlighting the many benefits of taking an apprenticeship route into a healthcare career for people of all ages.
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2nd March 2020

New East Midlands’ course to prepare solicitors for Higher Courts

Nottingham Law School (NLS) is to deliver a new Higher Rights of Audience (HRA) Summer School course for solicitors who wish conduct advocacy for clients in the Higher Courts.
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2nd March 2020

Investment in People Leads to Milestone Financial Growth for TIS

In the past year, fire and security specialist, Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) have increased investments in its systems, infrastructure, assets and staff.
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2nd March 2020

Brushes at the ready as Notts schools apply their designs to new Book Benches

The adventure starts here as schools receive North Notts Journeys Book Benches
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1st March 2020

Construction is 'no longer a man's world' says female assistant site manager

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, a Trainee Assistant Site Manager at David Wilson Homes is encouraging more women to ‘take the bull by the horns’ and pursue a career in construction.
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1st March 2020

Young and old share love for reading on World Book Day

Proving that age is no object when it comes to a love for books, children from Paper Moon Day Nursery, Compton Acres, Nottingham joined the residents at Ruddington Manor in Wilford, near Nottingham, for an inter-generational afternoon of fun and storytell
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1st March 2020

Derby organise to champion STEM education in E. Mids schools

The Derby Teaching Schools Alliance has been chosen to help drive greater interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Education & Mathematics) subjects in secondary schools across the East Midlands.
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1st March 2020

Celebrating the wonderful women of Dimensions for International Women's Day!

Corporate clothing specialists, Dimensions is celebrating its female Senior Leadership stars this International Women’s Day on March 8 2020.
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