Bradford security company, Kings, has appointed Dawn Summers as its new strategic business development manager for its security personnel department! Dawn will join the sales team and report directly to the firm's head of security personnel, Carrie Eastwood. Kings’ new team member brings with her a decade of expertise and knowledge
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Planner behind major Yorkshire developments earns promotion
A planner behind some of the highest profile developments in Yorkshire and Humber has achieved a significant promotion. Chris Atkinson is now associate at Leeds-based planning and design consultancy Barton Willmore, having previously been in the role of senior planner. The move follows Chris’ successes in delivering planning consents for a range
Recruitment drive at Malton’s expanding The Tofoo Co
Malton-based food manufacturer The Tofoo Co has announced a range of new jobs at its site on York Road Industrial Park, offering North Yorkshire locals the chance to join their growing team of Tofoo makers. The company already employs 58 people and is recruiting following recent growth which will see turnover
Leeds FinTech makes four client-facing appointments
Leeds-based automotive F&I technology specialist welcomed four new faces to the team last month, which add to the nine appointments and promotions announced in June. Integrated with 200 partners and counting – and with a new interface currently in development alongside international software engineering firm, Godel Technologies – the Leeds tech
Yorkshire Payments appoints head of operations in line with growth strategy
Payment technology specialist, Yorkshire Payments, has appointed Melissa Simons as head of operations as the company looks to double turnover to £4m by the end of 2020. Simons has joined the business following her role as business director for client operations and health a safety at JYL London, whose parent company
IoD launches search for North Yorkshire chair
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is seeking a new chair to become the voice of business for North Yorkshire. Current chair Jon Geldart stepped down after being appointed as UK Director General of the business leaders’ organisation this week. The successful candidate will work alongside a branch committee to ensure that the
Rhodar appoints new head of Homeworks Division
Asbestos removal and enabling works providers, Rhodar, has appointed John Fitzgerald as head of its Homeworks Division, to lead its growth and develop strong, long-term relationships with its customers. Homeworks is the specialist housing division of Rhodar and predominantly works with insurance companies and housing associations to provide domestic asbestos
IoD announces Jonathan Geldart as new director general
The Institute of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Jonathan Geldart as Director General. Jonathan has spent 30 years working in the professional services sector, most recently at Grant Thornton International Ltd, where he served on the global board prior to becoming responsible for the organisation’s interests in China.
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One Hundred per cent retention rate for Blacks Solicitors
Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP has successfully retained all of its newly qualified solicitors. As a result, the Firm has increased the headcount of its Corporate & Commercial, Property, and Family Law teams. Alex Morris joined Blacks as a Trainee Solicitor in 2017 after gaining commercial experience in London, New York and Lyon. He will strengthen