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CLARKE WILLMOTT ANNOUNCES ITS LATEST COHORT OF TRAINEE SOLICITORS

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National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has marked its most financially successful year to date with the enrolment of one of its biggest cohorts of trainee solicitors.

HR Director Daniel Jones said the 12 traineeships were evidence of Clarke Willmott’s commitment to expansion. The firm recently reported growth of 12 per cent on the prior year.

“Clarke Willmott grows and develops its own talent, recruiting trainees exclusively from the non-qualified fee earners already working for us,” said Daniel.

“This demonstrates our commitment to building the careers of our own staff and gives us the opportunity to help shape the lawyers of tomorrow – both in terms of legal skills and also the broader human skills to deliver excellent service for our clients.”

The trainee solicitors are:

  • Ruth Metelerkamp, Lily Dawkes, Sylvie Ball and Alice Keane in Bristol
  • Joe Wheeler, Krishnan Pillay, Megan Rusca and Laura Sullivan in Southampton
  • Madeline Keep in Taunton
  • Emily Rollason in Manchester
  • Selina Cowburn in Cardiff
  • Nistha Sharma in London

Daniel said the firm is embracing the opportunities provided by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) which aims to broaden inclusivity and open up new routes for people into the profession.

“The new trainees recently underwent an in-person induction at our Bristol office to share the new programme, to provide some training and development and the chance to network with each other,” he added.

The firm will be using College of Legal Practice for their prep courses for SQE 1 and 2, as part of its commitment to building excellent well-rounded lawyers.

It has built two additional electives into the trainee programme, which include being an ‘O-shaped Lawyer’, namely well-rounded people who combine technical competence with commerciality, innovation, accountability and a growth mindset.

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.

For more information visit www.clarkewillmott.com.

Staff development in the frame for two local opticians

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TWO LOCAL opticians are supporting seven members of their teams as they focus on gaining new skills, expanding their knowledge and attaining further qualifications.

Yasir Ali and Nousheen Nousheen who both work at Specsavers in Middleton Shopping Centre are progressing their optics careers, with Yasir starting his pre-registration qualifications this month after spending the past three years working weekends and during his holidays from the University of Manchester, where he was studying optometry. Whilst Nousheen Nousheen, a resident dispensing optician at the store for the past 12 months, is starting a contact lens optician course on a day release basis at Bradford College.

Contact lens optician, Zoe Hotchkiss, who has spent the past 15 years working between Specsavers Middleton and Specsavers Heaton Park, in Sainsbury’s on Heaton Park Road, has just started a course to further develop her career so she can carry out minor eye condition clinics.  As well as enhancing her own knowledge, Zoe is helping others to develop.  Working alongside Nousheen she is supervising Peter Cox who is now in his second year of his dispensing optician course.

Optical assistant, Lina Thompson, who has spent the past four years working at the Middleton store is starting her certificate four in Optical Dispensing and has already set her sights on a dispensing optician course, which she hopes to start next year.

Meanwhile team members at the Heaton Park store are also focussed on personal development, with Amir Masood starting his pre-registration qualifications this month.  Amir has spent the past four years working weekends and during holidays whilst studying optometry at the University of Manchester.  He is being supervised by resident optometrist, Aquib Irfan who joined the business in the summer and will start his independent prescribing course this month.

Together the team are working with Specsavers Middleton and Specsavers Heaton Park store directors, Kimberley Etchells and Krupal Sheth to build a qualified, professional team who are well equipped to meet the needs of communities closest to both stores.

Kimberley Etchells, Specsavers Middleton and Heaton Park store director says, ‘’We are committed to supporting the team progress professionally and gain new qualifications. These opportunities not only help colleagues on a personal level as they further their careers but also result in even better customer care for the community.’

For further information contact Specsavers Middleton on 0161 654 0440 or visit Specsavers Manchester – Middleton Opticians & Hearing Centre and Specsavers Heaton Park on 0161 654 0440 or visit Specsavers Heaton Park Sainsbury’s Opticians & Hearing Centre

Tunstall Healthcare launches tech hub in Manchester supported by Lord Mayor

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Global pioneering health and care technology firm Tunstall Healthcare has officially opened its new hub in St Peter’s Square, Manchester today with the Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Manchester, Donna Ludford in attendance.

The Lord Mayor joined Tunstall’s senior team, including Tunstall Group CEO Emil Peters, and UK and Ireland Managing Director Gavin Bashar, to open the new office hub today and welcome the firm to one of the UK’s most prominent Northern cities.

Tunstall, which is celebrating its 65th year, is currently recruiting for a range of hybrid working positions that will be based from the new hub in Manchester. Quality and testing, software development and business analysis roles are available to complement the existing tech teams based in Yorkshire, Sweden, Germany and Spain.

As well as mid-senior tech roles, there will be opportunities for graduates and apprentices to join the firm as part of Tunstall’s drive to mentor and train the very best talent in tech, in addition to positions that will offer support to those who wish to retrain or who have been out of work.

Emil Peters, Tunstall Group CEO at Tunstall, said: “This is undoubtedly a huge and exciting milestone for Tunstall as we open our latest UK office space, in the renowned business and technology hub of Manchester. Our new base is the perfect location to serve our customers across the country and in the north west, as well as attracting new talent to the Tunstall brand.

“A career at Tunstall gives candidates the opportunity to make a real difference in the health and care sector by realising the potential of technology to empower people to have more choice over how they live their lives. Our Manchester base will help us to attract some of the brightest talent in the sector to help us drive our exciting technology roadmap forward, and I’m looking forward to welcoming new colleagues to the business.”

Established in 1957, Tunstall has grown substantially and evolved from an equipment provider to a software solution and technology company that provides telecare and telehealth managed services. In this time, it has almost doubled the number of users supported by its systems, while increasing its geographic footprint across Europe.

Gavin Bashar, MD of Tunstall UK, also comments: “This new office space forms part of our strategy for growth, driving development of the pioneering Tunstall business as we expand. We are committed to our goals to help our customers meet the needs of their local populations, and this new office will help us achieve just that as we build upon our UK team.”

Gary Steen, Chief Operating Officer at Tunstall UK, adds: “At Tunstall, we put our people first and invest in their professional development. By expanding our base across the North we will be able to continue our success as a business while forging ahead as the market leader in our sector.

“New technology solutions are vital if we are to support our ageing population effectively. Innovation and development in the health and care sector will allow us to continue moving towards a proactive and preventative model of care provision which improves the quality of people’s lives and enables valuable resource to be targeted where and when they are needed most.”

Tunstall Group works with health, care and housing providers around the world and supports more than five million people through technology. Its technology and service offerings allow its customers to deploy new models of community-based health and care delivery that are more integrated, personalised and proactive.

To find out more about Tunstall, please visit www.tunstall.co.uk

LOGICOR MAKES NEW HOME FOR LOCAL PRINTING COMPANY IN STOCKPORT

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Logicor has agreed a new 15-year lease with local printing business, Deanprint Ltd at its 22,023 sq ft warehouse in Stockport.

Unit 16, Lawnhurst Trading Estate has undergone extensive refurbishment to improve the efficiency of the building and improve its levels of sustainability. New LED lighting has been installed throughout, in addition to replacement cladding and insulation and a new level access door.

James Carney, Logicor’s Senior Asset Manager, said: “Unit 16 has undergone a full refurbishment to bring the property back to life, providing high-quality, sustainable business space in this established industrial location. We are very pleased to provide a new home, on a long-term lease, for this local business and welcome them as a new customer to our UK portfolio.”

Deanprint was founded in 1890 in Stockport and moved into its first, purpose-built facility in 1920. It has since established itself as one of the most well-respected printing and bookbinding companies in the north-west of England.

David Thurrold, Managing Director of Deanprint Ltd, comments: “We are very proud of our Stockport roots and, while our previous premises served us well for over 100 years, we are excited to be starting a new chapter in this modern, sustainable building that perfectly suits our business space needs, enabling us to best serve our local and UK-wide customers.”

JLL and Sanderson Weatherall advised Logicor as joint letting agents.

6% increase in revenue for Edwin James Group

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The engineering services group maintains a strong position after the pandemic with several high-profile contract wins, including Sellafield and Northumbrian Water.

The future order book has also seen sales rise from £155m to £545m, which puts the organisation in a favourable position to continue delivering robust results.

A clear strategy to build a national engineering services group that harnesses the synergies of the three operating brands is delivering growth and has helped the business to maintain consistency of earnings in uncertain times. Looking to the future, the organisation is focused on the growing electrotechnical market that sits at the heart of the sustainability, digital and energy transition.

Commenting on the results, Christopher Kehoe, CEO of Edwin James Group, said: “This set of results marks another strong year for the group. We are now seeing the benefits of our strategy to harness the synergies of our brands, Parker Technical Services, Peak Technology Solutions and Musk Process Services and to target resilient client sectors. Our positive balance sheet and strong order book will enable us to capitalise on opportunities as they arise and focus on growing our presence in energy and digital transition.

“The current financial year is progressing well, and we continue to develop our direct client relationships. The investments we’ve made, and continue to make, in people, training and technology mean that the group is well positioned for 2022 and beyond.”

Edwin James Group acknowledges that its key strength is its people and has a strong ethos of investing in future talent. The company is committed to apprenticeships and, through the EJ Academy, provides opportunities for lifelong learning and the upskilling and reskilling of all staff. Following the launch of the first EJ Academy Hub in 2020, the business launched a second training academy in 2021, with a further digital academy to follow in 2022.

CitySprint looking for over 600 couriers across the UK ahead of Christmas rush

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  • The new couriers will support CitySprint ahead of the 2022 peak season rush, as well as in the longer-term, as the business sees an uptick in logistics demand
  • Roles available in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Heathrow Milton Keynes, Warwick, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Cambridge

London, 27th October 2022: CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced that it is looking to take on over 600 couriers across the UK to support with ongoing logistics demand during this year’s peak season and beyond.

The weeks leading up to Christmas are the busiest time of the year for many businesses and retailers across the UK, and the logistics sector is no different, with increasing demand for fast delivery turnarounds and much larger volumes.

The couriers will join CitySprint’s fleet of over 3,500 couriers across the UK, with the business hiring across a range of vehicles, with a particular focus on small and large vans. They are also looking to employ drivers for their electric vehicles as they continue to expand their electric van fleet by another 40 by the end of 2022, with more due to be rolled out in the early part of 2023.

Together, they will help ensure a smooth service for CitySprint’s wide variety of clients across every industry, especially retail, throughout peak season and beyond, as the business continues to grow.

These couriers are needed across the UK, with a specific focus across the following cities:

  • London
  • Birmingham
  • Manchester
  • Leeds
  • Nottingham
  • Heathrow
  • Milton Keynes
  • Warwick
  • Newcastle
  • Edinburgh
  • Cambridge

Discussing the benefits of working as a courier, Mike Clarke, a courier for CitySprint in Brighton said: “Before joining CitySprint in 2020, I was in the building trade for 40 years but was looking for a change. Then, one day, my daughter, who is the Brighton Service Centre Manager, told me all about the type of work that couriers do, and I decided to give it a go. It’s a choice I don’t regret one bit! I love that you’re always on the go and get to travel to loads of different places and meet many interesting people (and lots of dogs!) every single day. It’s honestly the best job I’ve ever had, and I can’t recommend it enough!”

London-based courier Darren Dutnell adds: “I’ve been a courier with CitySprint for over nine years now and can say without a doubt that it’s a job I am extremely passionate about. I love the freedom it brings and providing a valuable service to businesses as well as the general public — meeting and talking to a wide range of people day in, day out. If you are after job satisfaction and are someone who enjoys communicating and are prepared to put in the hard work, then I suggest giving CitySprint a call.”

Mark Footman, Chief Operations Officer at CitySprint, commented: “Our focus is always on providing our clients with the best possible service and, in turn, helping them do the same for their customers. Getting the festive-season supply chain right can be difficult and we understand how important this time of year is for everyone. With just over eight weeks to go until Christmas, we’re making sure we have the right team in place to provide a first-class service for our customers to help keep their operations moving during this year’s peak season. We’re also bolstering our fleet to support the ongoing demand we foresee in January 2023 and beyond.”

For more information on becoming a CitySprint courier, visit and apply today: https://www.citysprint.co.uk/couriers

Emirates is holding open day for cabin crew recruitment in Manchester

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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day on 3rd November at Hilton Manchester Deansgate – 303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ, United Kingdom.

The airline is looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering simple yet personalised and impeccable hospitality while creating memorable moments for its customers. Safety being one of Emirates’ highest priorities, the ideal candidate will lead confidently and take control when it comes to managing aircraft services, security, and safety procedures. All Emirates crew will receive a world-class learning experience at the airline’s state-of-the-art facility in Dubai.

Applicants hoping to give their careers an epic take-off can walk in with an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) in English, and a recent photograph. Candidates are advised to pre-register here for a smoother experience. Those who haven’t applied online may do so as walk-ins on Open Day at Hilton Manchester Deansgate – 303 Deansgate. Further information about the requirements for the selection process can be found on emirates.com/careers. Candidates will need to come prepared to spend the full day at the venue. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of timings for further assessments and interviews on the same day.

Emirates’ truly global cabin crew team represent 160 nationalities reflecting its customer mix and international operations in over 130 cities on six continents operating a modern fleet of over 200 all wide-body aircraft. The airline is the largest global operator of the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A380 aircraft.

Emirates offers candidates outstanding career opportunities, with excellent training facilities and a broad range of development programmes for its employees. All Emirates crew are based in the exciting cosmopolitan city of Dubai and enjoy an attractive employment package that includes a variety of benefits such as a tax-free salary, free company-provided accommodation, free transport to and from work, excellent medical cover as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai. Emirates’ growing global network offers many travel opportunities across the airline’s six continents. Emirates’ cabin crew enjoys attractive concessional travel benefits for themselves as well as their families and friends to all destinations that the airline flies to.

Emirates has been flying to the UK for 35 years and will be offering 110 weekly flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Glasgow airports by October 2022.

Refurbishment work begins at university’s Grosvenor West Building, the historic home of Manchester School of Art

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Conlon Construction and architectural, planning and building surveying practice, Cassidy + Ashton, have been appointed by Manchester Metropolitan University to refurbish its Grade II listed Grosvenor West Building.

Conlon Construction will deliver a ‘life cycle’ project refurbishment, designed by Cassidy + Ashton, that comprises fabric repairs to the exterior brick and stonework, roof and rooflights, as well as adding secondary glazing to improve insulation properties.

The work also includes enhancing accessibility, inclusivity, upgrading and replacing internal heating and lighting systems, and maintaining, enhancing and reintroducing the original heritage assets, all of which sets out to preserve the 141-year-old building and ensure it meets the needs of the school’s next generation of art and design students.

Manchester School of Art is the UK’s second oldest art school and spans a number of buildings on the Manchester Metropolitan campus, including Grosvenor West and the Benzie Building. The historic Grosvenor West Building also houses the Holden Gallery, a public gallery situated at the heart of the building, which has functioned as a gallery since the building was extended in 1898. Designed by George Tunstal Redmayne, with the later rear addition by Joseph Gibbons Sankey, the School of Art has hosted notable names such as Walter Crane, Sylvia Pankhurst, Adolph Valette and LS Lowry.

Work onsite is underway, following the alteration of other buildings on campus to create additional temporary accommodation for the Manchester School of Art, and the project is due to complete in spring 2024.

Simon Barlow, associate architect from Cassidy + Ashton, said: “I feel very proud that Cassidy + Ashton was once again selected by the Manchester Metropolitan University to carry out work to another of their listed assets. This is a substantial project that will not only draw on our experience as heritage architects, but on our enthusiasm and dedication to play a part in conserving and promoting heritage properties and making them fit for the next generation of people that will use them.

“It is a privilege to be part of a project and team that will preserve a monumental building that has inspired creative thinking ever since it was opened in 1881. The university is very proud of the history behind Grosvenor West Building, and we will be continuing to work closely with them to ensure it continues to excite and motivate artists and designers of the future.”

Conlon Construction’s commercial director, Darren Lee, said: “With strong experience in education and heritage builds, we are delighted to be working alongside Manchester Metropolitan’s Estates Team once again, having recently completed the adjacent Grade II listed Ormond Building.

“The plans are exciting and carefully considered, and the end result promises to be something very special. This is a place with a prestigious legacy that, with our help, will celebrate the features and history of the building, transforming it into an efficient and motivating place to study and garner inspiration for years to come.”

Professor Martyn Evans, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Arts and Humanities at Manchester Metropolitan University, said: “Manchester School of Art has a proud and important legacy in our city, and its historic home in the listed Grosvenor West Building is central to that. We are pleased to be working with Conlon Construction and Cassidy + Ashton to preserve and refresh this inspiring space, so that it can continue to nurture future generations of artists, designers and makers.”

Cassidy + Ashton was appointed to the project through the Procure Partnerships Professional Services Framework, whilst Conlon Construction was procured through the North West Construction Hub High Value Framework.

Manchester School of Art is an innovator in art and design education in the UK. Established to provide design training to the manufacturing industry, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses still very much influenced by the demands of industry to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge for their chosen careers.

Sigma Capital announces four key new hires across asset management and development

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Manchester build-to-rent provider Sigma Capital Group Limited has announced the appointment of four new starters, following landmark growth of the business. Under its private BTR brand Simple Life, Sigma currently has over 5,000 homes completed and over 2,000 under construction across the UK. The new hires will be involved in directly driving the growth of the Simple Life portfolios, to meet the targets set by £3bn worth of direct regional investment.

The four new starters will sit across asset management and development. The Manchester office is the base of the asset management team. Nicola Prime has been appointed as assistant asset manager; her role involves maintaining high quality standards of properties outside of the warranty period. Gurpreet Saran also joins the asset team, as director of asset management – South. Gurpreet’s main responsibilities include delivering against business performance and controlling budgets and expenditure.

Two new regional development directors have been appointed, to help Sigma reach its target of building an additional 15,000-20,000 homes over the next five years. Kate Tuckey has been appointed to oversee the delivery of the Midland and South West schemes – five developments in total. Stuart Churchward has joined the business to manage the Southern region, working on delivery of schemes across London and the South of England.

Graham Barnet, CEO at Sigma Capital, said: “Following the acquisition of Sigma Capital by PineBridge Benson Elliot LLP, we set an ambitious target for the next five years. All four of our new team members are crucial to driving that growth, with each overseeing important elements of the business plan. We’re really excited for the next stage of progression towards our goals and we are proud to be in such a positive position despite the current financial climate.”

Gurpreet Saran said: “Sigma Capital is the market leader in BTR single family housing across the UK. I am excited to work with the business to grow and expand the London portfolio and ensure this is the highest performing BTR provider in the South.”

Stuart Churchward said: “Having worked with the Sigma London team during my previous role at Calfordseaden LLP, the opportunity to join an organisation with such ambitious and exciting growth opportunities was simply too good to turn down. I look forward to bringing my skillset to the team to assist with the delivery of targets.”

Sigma Capital has also made two new hires to the accounts team, based in Edinburgh. Nabeel Shafi joins as accounts assistant, whilst Michael Steven has been appointed Sigma financial controller.

Energy consultants ready to scale up by creating 100 new jobs in Manchester

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A North East consultancy firm which provides energy solutions tailored to UK businesses is set to scale up its operations across the North of England to meet demand for its services.

County-Durham-based Fusion for Business (FFB) is creating 120 new jobs with 100 based from their new 4,000 square foot office at Exchange Quay in Salford Quays, Manchester.

Despite the crisis impacting households, businesses are also feeling the pressure and are just as concerned about the sustainability of their existing energy supplier, broker/consultant but also rising energy prices which are significantly higher than before.

FFB supports businesses to help them navigate through these challenging times and is scaling up operations and rapidly increasing headcount to deal with the rise in demand from businesses for energy efficiency solutions that will help them reduce energy usage and costs.

Chris Charlton, CEO at Fusion for Business, said: “We are really excited to scale up our operations in Manchester to meet the demand for our services. It’s a very challenging market for businesses right now and we are supporting customers by being able to identify potential revenue income from historical mis-sold energy supply contract claims through honest and transparent energy procurement.

“The roles that have been created include Energy Consultants, Sales Executives and Business Development Managers and I’d particularly welcome applications from anyone who has experience and worked within the energy sector but may have been made redundant or are at threat of redundancy. Hopefully we can support those people back into long-term employment.”

FFB works closely with organisations such as Hipperson Consulting, who have a long and established professional relationship with OFGEM, BEIS and other governing bodies in the energy market.

Their sister company, Intelligent Energy Management 360 (iEM360) works with businesses to help them become more energy efficient and provides access to funding to deliver and implement cost saving energy efficient projects, helping them meet Net Zero targets.

Further details about the new roles and how to apply are available on their website at www.fusionforbusiness.co.uk

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