People & Appointments News from November 2020

29th November 2020

New Arts Venue Set to Become An Incubator for Creative Talent in Nottingham

A brand new centre for the arts in Nottingham is set to become a hub for nurturing fresh talent, offering skills support and collaborative opportunities to artists as well as shining a light on the creative life of the city through an innovative programme

29th November 2020

Chartered financial planner bolsters Nelsons' investment management team

Leading East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has welcomed a new investment director and chartered financial planner into the ranks of its expert investment management team.

28th November 2020

Five decades at recycling sector’s cutting edge

Casepak is celebrating 50 years at the forefront of the UK’s recycling sector.

27th November 2020

Major initiative calls on East Midlands businesses to prioritise mental health and boost productivity

A major initiative aiming to boost economic productivity is calling on businesses across the East Midlands to prioritise their employees’ mental health after COVID-19 has put significant strain on workers’ wellbeing.

27th November 2020

IoD appoints trio of Ambassadors in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

The Institute of Directors has appointed a trio of Ambassadors to its Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire team.

26th November 2020

Derbyshire based family business scoops IoD Midlands Award

25th November 2020

East Midlands law firm expands team with triple hire

Grantham-based JMP Solicitors is growing its team with a trio of new hires – as Andrea Bingham joins as a private client solicitor, Mikaela Rogerson as a family law solicitor and Reiss Williams as IT manager.

24th November 2020

Nottingham Business School to deliver Carbon Literacy Training to students from across the globe

Nottingham Business School (NBS) is to deliver its Carbon Literacy Training to students from across the world as it joins the Global University Climate Forum, led by Yale University in the US.

24th November 2020

Revenue growth sparks new hires at Anicca Digital

Business is booming at Leicester-based digital marketing agency Anicca Digital, as a string of client wins has led to three new hires.

24th November 2020

Russell Roof Tiles has Expanded its Technical Team to Meet Demand

Burton based leading roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has expanded its technical team - to support growth in the business as the construction industry bounces back.

23rd November 2020

Star Apprentice wins East Midlands Chamber Leicestershire ‘Apprentice of the Year’

Soar Valley Press’ Digital Marketing Apprentice, Pippa Culverwell, has been named ‘Apprentice of The Year’ in the East Midlands Chamber Leicestershire Business Awards.

22nd November 2020

trentbarton’s scheduler Richard wins national award

The man who plays a key role in planning how trentbarton’s services run has won a new national award for the bus industry.

22nd November 2020

Engineering firm builds its team with four new appointments

Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Dice has announced four new additions to its growing team to support with a number of exciting new projects and client wins.

20th November 2020

Job opportunities for newly qualified architects still open, new research reveals

New survey figures out on 17th November 2020 show positive signs of job prospects for graduates and young professionals looking to progress a career in architecture.

19th November 2020

Life Skills Village at Rigby Hall gives students a new lease of life for learning

19th November 2020

Team and service expansion for Honest Communications

Honest Communications has expanded its team and its offering, with Fay Clarkson joining the agency as a new PR account manager as well launching a new service.

19th November 2020

Winners unveiled in Midlands Director of the Year Awards

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has announced the winners of its Midlands Director of the Year Awards 2020.

18th November 2020

Leasing Broker shortlisted for five awards

A car and van leasing firm in Northampton is celebrating after reaching the finals in FIVE regional and national business award categories.

16th November 2020

Broker boosts healthcare division with new director appointment

Financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance (MAF) has grown its healthcare division with the appointment of a new director.

16th November 2020

Serena makes national Top 50 Advisers shortlist

A Nottingham-based business finance expert has been shortlisted for major national recognition by one of the UK’s largest small business support networks.

14th November 2020

Budding mechanics get staff motoring at college

Motor vehicle engineering students are revved-up and ready to roll out a new business venture at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

13th November 2020

Two new appointments for Leicestershire office fit out company

Workplace consultants and interior fit out specialists Blueprint Interiors have appointed Hannah Chambers as their Technical Designer and Nick Cupit as Bid Manager.

13th November 2020

Infuse Technology celebrate continued growth and expansion

Award-winning IT support and managed service provider, Infuse Technology, owned by national accountancy firm Smith Cooper, are celebrating a period of continued growth which has seen an expansion of their team and new clients coming on-board.

13th November 2020

UK exporter wins Black British Business Award

Sandra Murphy, Founder and Managing Director of Lincolnshire-based Equidiet UK Ltd, has won a Black British Business Award, after successfully growing her revolutionary equine nutrition business into a global brand.   

13th November 2020

Belmayne rewards apprentice with full time role

An apprentice working at Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, is joining the team on a permanent basis after successfully completing her studies.

13th November 2020

Pupils get creative to design a new logo for ambitious town project

Pupils at Springwell Community College were challenged to create a new logo to capture the spirit of a major project which aims to regenerate their town.

12th November 2020

BREXIT Transition Hub Launched

Award winning Freight Forwarder and Ecommerce Fulfilment company Spatial Global have been inundated with importer and exporter questions, as well as ecommerce businesses wanting to know what they need to do to prepare for Brexit Transition End on December

12th November 2020

Breedon Consulting Limited appoints new operations director

Leicestershire-based HR company, Breedon Consulting Limited has appointed a new operations director to take a leading role in facilitating the growth and future expansion of the business.

10th November 2020

Barratt Homes site manager wins NHBC Award for top quality work in Staffordshire

A Barratt Homes Site Manager in Tamworth has been recognised for his construction excellence after winning a prestigious Seal of Excellence award in the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job awards.

10th November 2020

CEO of Barefoot Coaching becomes new ambassador for Women's Work Derbyshire

Kim Morgan, CEO of Barefoot Coaching, has announced her new role as an ambassador for Women’s Work Derbyshire. In her new position, she will help to promote the award-winning charity’s work among disadvantaged and vulnerable women and children in Derbysh

10th November 2020

New Foxes book set to evoke memories of the 90s

A new ‘tell it all’ book by one of Leicester City FC’s most renowned board members of the 90s promises to relive the glory days of The Foxes journey to the top.

9th November 2020

The Sky’s the Limit after securing CAA Permission for Commercial Drone

Chocolate Cake Media can literally add a new perspective to video shoots now that it has Civil Aviation Authority permission to fly the company drone commercially

8th November 2020

Emily joins the team at Derby's Penguin PR as Covid-19 recovery economy fuels expansion

Derby public relations agency Penguin PR has appointed a new PR account executive to help it serve a host of new clients whose businesses are thriving despite the ongoing coronavirus.

7th November 2020

Midlands-based consulting engineer bolsters team with two new hires

East Midlands-based consulting engineer Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has recently welcomed two new appointments to its engineering team.

6th November 2020

Shakespeare Martineau appoints seasoned finance professional as new CFO

Growing law firm Shakespeare Martineau has appointed experienced CFO Paul Bird as chief finance officer, complementing its ambitious growth strategy.

6th November 2020

Colleague Box take on 10 new members of staff to cope with "phenomenal" demand in orders in the run up to Christmas

A Letterbox gift company set up in lockdown by a Derby husband-and-wife has thanked the city’s university for help in recruiting 10 new members of staff.

6th November 2020

Midlands-based consulting engineer bolsters team with two new hires

J Tomlinson appointed on East Midlands Ambulance Service facilities management contract

6th November 2020

Students stand ready for military careers advice

Two high-ranking military personnel have visited West Nottinghamshire College to give public services students a vital insight into army and navy careers.

6th November 2020

A fond farewell & the future of tax at Cooper Parry

After 20 years in Cooper Parry’s tax team, Philip Rogers, one of the accountancy firm’s best-loved Partners, is retiring.

6th November 2020

New signings as A1 Comms Business steps up during pandemic

A1 Comms Business has hired four new team members as it responds to the needs of clients during the coronavirus pandemic.

5th November 2020

Midlands-based consulting engineer bolsters team with two new hires

East Midlands-based consulting engineer Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has recently welcomed two new appointments to its engineering team.

5th November 2020

Northamptonshire company committed to growing next generation of skilled workers

An award-winning Northamptonshire business has underlined its commitment to growing its own talent by offering hands-on experience and apprenticeships to the next generation of skilled workers.

4th November 2020

Derby IT Firm invests in local community’s health

IT specialists Neuways are leading a group of businesses who share the same site on the A50 in the installation of a brand-new defibrillator machine.

4th November 2020

Female Trainee Quantity Surveyor joins leading developer

In continuing to encourage more women into the construction industry, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has appointed a new female Trainee Quantity Surveyor at its Northampton based office.

3rd November 2020

GIC recruits record number of apprentices

A Lincolnshire manufacturer has taken on a record number of apprentices in the last year as the company responds to a dramatic increase in demand.

2nd November 2020

Chesterfield Borough Council named among Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

Chesterfield Borough Council is celebrating after being named as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in England.

2nd November 2020

Lutterworth Property Consultants Appoint New Accounts & PR Professionals

Lutterworth-based Property Consultants and Chartered Surveyors, Wells McFarlane has added to its team with the appointment of two new professionals.

2nd November 2020

Triple technical hire for Midlands contractor

Midlands-contractor G F Tomlinson has appointed three new technical apprentices as part of its commitment to investing in the next generation of construction workers.