A surge in business since the completion of a transformational £15m upgrade has led a Harrogate hotel to stage a major recruitment drive. The Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa – which is holding its Recruitment day between 2pm and 7pm on Thursday – is looking to fill a
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Rradar strengthens leadership team
Litigation and commercial law firm, rradar, has made two key appointments to its Senior Leadership Team. Sarah Blanchfield joins the specialist firm as people director and is responsible for leading and driving the HR function and people strategy for the business. With over 20 years’ experience, Sarah is a highly experienced
Front grows account management team with new appointment
Front – the Sheffield based creative agency – has grown its account management team, and further added to its digital offering, with the appointment of Jade Cole who joins the business as an account manager. Jade, who holds an English degree from Sheffield University, joins Front from Purpose Media in Mansfield.
Yorkshire estate agency homes in on award for its hospice charity support
Staff from an independent Yorkshire estate agency have been nominated for a top charity award – after rolling up their sleeves to create a jungle adventure garden at a children’s hospice. Linley & Simpson is in the running to be crowned Most Charitable Business in the Yorkshire Choice awards, which champions local
Johnsons appoints full-time plant health specialist
Commercial nursery Johnsons of Whixley has appointed a plant health specialist – one of the first businesses in the industry to take on a permanent member of staff in this role. Rebekah Robinson joins North Yorkshire-based Johnsons from the Royal Horticultural Society, where her remit included delivery of plant health policy
Legendary Majestic manager receives lifetime membership of The Harrogate Spa
A legendary general manager of Harrogate’s Majestic Hotel has been given lifetime membership to its new luxury £2m spa and wellbeing centre. Frank Flaherty was at the helm of the iconic town centre establishment from 1980 until his retirement 23-years later, and was instrumental in the creation of the Majestic Leisure
Lupton Fawcet welcomes newly qualified solicitor
Newly qualified solicitor Sarah Proctor has boosted Lupton Fawcett’s dispute resolution team in York. Sarah joined the firm in 2015 after completing a Graduate Diploma in Law. She also has a degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Hull. Her training contract followed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s "work-based experience"
Blacks Solicitors marks new year with promotions
Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP is marking the start of a promising new year with the promotion of 13 team members. Six teams across the firm have had employees with all levels of experience promoted. Commercial Property has seen Anushka Nicholas promoted to solicitor partner, with Marcus Kaye, Charlotte Hart
New appointment for Sheffield communications agency
Sheffield communications agency Counter Context has strengthened its team with the appointment of former PR agency director, Jane Whitham. Jane, who set up and ran award-winning Leeds PR agency Cream Consultancy and lives in Penistone, joins the Counter Context team as account director and will head up the company’s fast-growing PR
Ethos expands its team with new business role
Harrogate based Ethos Asset Finance has expanded its team with the appointment of a new business development manager. Rosie McGilvray joins the company to take the role on Business Development, as the company continues to grow. Rosie has a proven track record within business development roles working in numerous sectors. Rosie will