Recruitment, HR and training sector news in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership has appointed a new chairman. Paul Moorby OBE, CEO of Brinkworth-based Chipside, replaces John Mortimer, who has been chairman since November 2016.
The appointment was confirmed at the SWLEP board meeting on March 25.
Van expert Jon Sealey who has more than 30 years’ experience in the world of vehicle sales, has joined the team at Big Van World, the UK’s largest independent van dealer.
Jon has joined the Wiltshire company as a senior sales executive and will be helping customers find their ideal van – as the firm has more vehicles in stock than any other provider in the UK.
A managing partner at business advisory firm Deloitte has been inaugurated as the new president of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Rebecca George is Deloitte’s managing partner for government and public services in North and South Europe (NSE) and has worked in IT for over 30 years, focussing on IT transformation.
Law firm Awdry Bailey & Douglas has appointed Steve Watson as head of marketing. Steve has more than ten years of in-depth knowledge and expertise in professional services marketing and underlines the firm’s commitment to delivering excellence to all clients in an evolving market place.
Steve is a very creative and proactive person and has a strong track record in brand building, campaign planning, digital media and marketing leadership. He is also part of the ABD management team and has a key role to play in helping to develop the firm’s brand, their visual identity and approach to the market.
Wiltshire recruitment company director Julian Thompson has a new role on the board of a prestigious industry body.
Julian, managing director and founder of Chippenham-based 24-7 Staffing, has been appointed health and social care divisional director of TEAM.
Digital marketing agency Dentons is expanding its horizons from Wiltshire and the South West with the appointment of business development managers in Scotland and Wales.
Danielle John and David Buchanan both have strong digital and sales backgrounds and will allow Dentons Digital to continue providing its high level of costumer service to clients who are further afield.
Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for a new chairman following the retirement of John Mortimer from the post.
SWLEP is a partnership between Swindon Borough Council, Wiltshire Council and a wide range of private sector organisations. It was formed to ensure that enterprise and economic development are given full consideration in public sector decision-making.