York welcomes German Ambassador
York played host on Thursday 30 November to His Excellency Miguel Berger, the German Ambassador to the UK, for a visit which showcased the city’s history and architectural splendour, as well as its more recent role in pioneering Artificial Intelligence technologies. On arriving at York station, the Ambassador was met by the Lord Mayor Cllr…
The Leeds Library appoints new CEO
The Board of Trustees of The Leeds Library has appointed a new CEO. Nina Corey joins the Leeds Library with seventeen years’ experience working in heritage, including as Director of the Shire Hall Museum, Dorchester, and senior roles at National Trust properties, including at Arlington Court and the Carriage Museum, and The Workhouse, Southwell, Notts….
The Harris Partnership strengthens management team with key promotions
The Harris Partnership has announced a series of senior promotions as the leading architectural practice continues its growth. In recognition of their ongoing valuable contribution to the business, Iain Church, Ian Perrell, Russell O’Donoghue and Sarah Charlesworth are now Directors of parent company The Harris Group. Other key figures across the group have also been…
Aviva Investors appoints Head of Infrastructure Equity
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Angenika Kunne as Head of Infrastructure Equity. She will join Aviva Investors in January 2024 and be based in London, reporting to Ben Sanderson, Managing Director of Real Estate and Head of Active Equity. In her role, Angenika will be responsible…
New Chair appointed at Manningham Housing Association
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has appointed Rupert Pometsey as Chair of the Board. He will replace Barrington Billings who steps down in December after more than six years in the role. Mr Pometsey, a chartered architect, is currently Vice-Chair and has more than two decades of senior level experience as a housing development and asset management professional. He has…
Interim Vicar is announced for dynamic York Church
Reverend Andy Baker has been announced as the Interim Priest-in-Charge (Vicar) of St. Michael le Belfrey (known as The Belfrey), a thriving Anglican church in York city centre. The Parochial Church Council for St Michael le Belfrey is delighted to announce Andy’s appointment by the Bishop of Selby, following the departure of the former vicar…
Ex-forces Craig returns North to Teesside to build career in fire team
A former RAF recruit has returned to the North East – and urged other ex-service personnel to seriously consider a career on Teesside. Craig Hammond, 30, spent six years at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire. When he was looking for a move, it was a chance spot by his partner which opened the door to him…
New starters enhance customer centric approach at Oscrete
Two experienced customer service professionals have joined the Bradford-based Oscrete UK construction team. Aneesa Ahmed and Jack Cavalier-Lumley have joined the specialist construction chemical supplier as Customer Service Advisors adding to the company’s growing customer services team. Focussing on creating a dynamic, responsive and swift service, Aneesa, Jack and the wider customer service team work…
New Board members appointed at Manningham Housing Association
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has made three Board appointments, Rupert Pometsey becomes Vice Chair with Alice Kinder and John Knox joining the Bradford-based organisation as new Board members. They replace Abdul Ravat, Vicky Szulist and Haroon Rashid who have stepped down after many years of collective service. Mr Pometsey is an architect and brings with him a wealth of experience…
New Member of the AB Heritage Team – Sarah Bradley
We are delighted to welcome newest team member, Sarah Bradley, who joins AB Heritage as a Senior Heritage Consultant, operating remotely from our Central office in Leeds. Sarah will be guiding clients through the planning process to help manage and mitigate the impact of their works on heritage assets, while providing documents such as Heritage…
Rollits welcomes new Compliance Officer
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has announced the appointment of David Richardson as its new Compliance Officer. A qualified solicitor, David worked for a prominent Newcastle-based personal injury firm for almost 20 years, specialising in cases which included disputed liability, alleged fraud RTA and employer and public liability. He moved into an IT development…
Squire Patton Boggs Promotes Senior Leeds Lawyer to Partnership
Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that senior litigation lawyer Jenny Broderick has been promoted to partner. Jenny’s practice comprises a range of commercial litigation and dispute resolution work for clients in the UK and internationally. Recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ by Legal 500 in its 2023 client guide, she has experience of representing…
Rollits adds to its ranks with appointment of dispute resolution specialist
A lawyer with more than 20 years of dispute resolution experience has joined leading law firm Rollits LLP as an associate based in the York office. Emma Farrell, who lives in York, draws on an extensive background of advising in all areas of commercial and general civil disputes. She will work closely with colleagues in…
Holiday lettings specialist Yorcation celebrates successful launch
Yorcation, a holiday lettings specialist designed to help owners of holiday lets to reach their full potential and to create the best possible guest experience, has launched. The York-based company is headed up by Michelle Bailey, head of residential lettings, with 18 years’ experience, who joins from City Lets in York. It forms part of…
Strategic appointment marks next phase of ambitious Yorkshire-wide growth plans
Leading recruitment agency Castle Employment Group is pressing ahead with its West Yorkshire growth plans through the strategic appointment of Gemma Watmough to head up its Leeds office. Gemma, a highly experienced accountancy and finance recruiter, joins a 5-strong team and will be responsible for driving Castle’s expansion ambitions in West and South Yorkshire. Building…
Schofield Sweeney announces seven new promotions across the firm
The Yorkshire-based law firm has started 2023 celebrating the promotions of seven individuals for their outstanding contributions. Annie Gray, has been promoted to partner in the employment team. Annie has extensive experience advising schools and employers of all sizes, offering solutions to complex HR and employment law issues. “I am delighted to announce Annie’s promotion…
Leeds College of Building Appoints New Assistant Principal
Chris Tunningley has been appointed as Leeds College of Building Assistant Principal for Adult Learning and Higher Education.Chris, formerly the Head of University Centre for Architecture, Engineering & Construction at Leeds College of Building, succeeds retiring Assistant Principal Brian Duffy.Speaking of his appointment, Chris said: “I am thrilled to start in this post at Leeds College of…
Yorkshire Bus firm’s rising stars Matt and Alex step up in 2023
Transdev’s freshly promoted duo share a New Year mission – to make bus travel amazing Introducing Matt Burley and Alex Spencer – two of Yorkshire bus firm Transdev’s rising stars, celebrating the New Year with promotion to more senior roles. Transdev says both appointments demonstrate its continuing commitment to develop the best talent within its…
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