Recruitment firm Coleman James has made several new appointments to its building services, civil engineering and construction divisions. The firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Doncaster and London, has hired Lauren Robson and Jordan Forster as civil engineering senior consultants.
Abigail Lincoln has joined as a construction senior consultant and Ben Bishop has joined the building services division as a delivery consultant. Founder and managing director, Andrew Mackay, said: “We are delighted to welcome the new team members to our Newcastle office. Confident, experienced and credible, each individual is a mature, high-calibre professional we’re excited to have onboard.
“Not only do they embody our core values of relationships, integrity, knowledge and excellence, but they have impressed the team with their proactive, positive attitudes and dedication to delivering tangible results for their clients and candidates. They have all brought a great amount of energy and drive. I’m looking forward to seeing how they grow and develop as we continue to expand the teams and our roster of clients nationally.”
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iamproperty has appointed a former leader at marketplace eBay and MoneySupermarket as its group chairman.
Mark Lewis brings a successful track record of leading businesses with a tech focus, having acted as managing director of eBay 海角视频, scaling the online auction business to become a major force in 海角视频 retail. As retail director on the board of John Lewis, he also helped grow the business to become a multi-channel operation.
He was previously CEO of MoneySupermarket Group plc, helping to growing the price comparison business, and he is currently a non-executive director for both Santander 海角视频 and Direct Line Group plc, and a Trustee of The Photographers’ Gallery.
The appointment follows the announcement of Perwyn as iamproperty’s new Private Equity partner last month. Mr Lewis: “I am impressed by how iamproperty has successfully disrupted the property industry to bring more speed and security for both Estate Agents and consumers. What the founders Ben and Jamie have built is already impressive, with innovative modern auction solutions based on strong technology and a fantastic service proposition.”
Newcastle technology consultancy Opencast has appointed Stef Monaco as head of social impact. Ms Monaco joined Opencast as a service design lead in the summer of last year, before taking up the newly-created role last month. She joined Opencast from the Ministry of Justice, where she was a senior service designer.
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She said: “I was already working in the social impact space for the company, and was helping create a long-term social impact strategy, so I’m delighted to have taken up my new role and my sole focus will now be on Opencast’s social impact agenda. Social impact is about the effect an organisation’s action – or inaction – can have on people and communities. Nowadays, people are expecting far more, morally and ethically, from the businesses they work with.
“My appointment, and our B Corp application, is evidence of what an important priority the area of social impact is for Opencast.”
Newcastle-based digital PR agency North has welcomed Emily Salt as a digital PR consultant. With over three years’ agency experience, Ms Salt is responsible for leading digital PR strategies for a range of ecommerce brands at the firm, which works with clients including Grind Coffee, DASH Water, Bensons for Beds and ATG Tickets.
She has experience in driving performance across fashion, beauty, travel, tech, home and legal sectors.
She said: “I am excited to join North. The agency has a great reputation for delivering first-class digital PR solutions and I look forward to creating innovative campaigns that make a lasting impact for our clients.”
Two career changers have joined the specialist healthcare division of RMT Accountants & Business Advisors. David Gibb and Claire Douglass have joined Gosforth-based RMT Healthcare as accounts seniors and are now working across all aspects of the personal and commercial finances of 海角视频 healthcare businesses and practitioners.
Mr Gibb began his career in the hospitality sector, eventually becoming a night manager at Slaley Hall Hotel before deciding to focus more on the financial aspects of his role at the Northumberland resort. After joining a small accountancy firm in Hexham, he worked towards his professional qualifications and completed his Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) qualifications at the end of last year.
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Ms Douglass originally worked in the travel industry, but having always had an interest in accountancy she chose to study for her qualifications through evening classes at Newcastle College while still working full-time. She moved into her current profession eight years ago after joining an accountancy firm in Whitley Bay.
Maxine Pott, director at RMT Healthcare, says: “David and Claire’s professional experience and personal qualities make them great additions to the team, and with client demand continuing to grow, we’re very pleased to have them join us.”