Movers & Shakers

Read about the latest movers & shakers for this issue.

Nifty Communications continues its growth with the high-profile addition of golf pro James Brown, who joins the agency as business development manager.

Brown joins from the PGA [Professional Golfers Association], where he helped the global sports brand and individual pros understand and amplify their value. He now joins Nifty as they continue their quest to become the UK’s leading sports marketing agency by 2025.

James has joined Nifty as its business development manager, recruiting clubs and organisations looking to unlock new, sustainable revenue streams through monetised distribution of their content. The agency, which works to a shared-risk model, can generate thousands of pounds a month which is currently being left on the table by sports clubs and organisations.

Nifty Communications CEO, Christian Collison, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome James to the team. His career, network and knowledge of elite sport will be invaluable here at Nifty and we look forward to seeing him thrive in this new role.”

James added: “I couldn’t think of a better way to start the year than joining Nifty Communications. I’ve only been here a short amount of time but have been blown away by the team’s expertise and passion.”

If you’re interested in working with Nifty Communications, or would like any more information, please visit www.niftycomms.com

Promotions add up at Worcestershire accountancy company

Worcestershire based accountancy and tax firm, Ballards LLP, has recently made three promotions across its corporate and private client departments.

James Griffiths is stepping up to the role of Senior Audit Manager where he will lead a team working with large corporate clients across the region.

Adrian Sidaway, who will work alongside Mr Griffiths, has moved to the role of Audit Manager.

Tamara Shaw, who is both a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, becomes Private Client Manager where she will provide high end tax advice and planning to individuals.

Ben Allman, Partner at Ballards LLP said, “Professional development and promoting from within is a key part of what we are about at Ballards. We take great joy in investing into people and watching them progress through their careers. Both Tamara and James joined the firm on our graduate programme and so it has been great to see their development. I would like to congratulate all three

Hazelton Mountford team member, Sophie Gibbins, has been promoted into the role of Account Executive in recognition of her hard work.

Sophie joined Hazelton Mountford in 2018 in an administrative role working with the Referencing team before joining the Let Property department as an Account Handler in 2019. Sophie is a Let Property Specialist and provides advice and assistance for Property and Rent insurance to Landlords, Tenants, and Letting Agents.

On becoming an Account Executive, Sophie says: “I’m thankful for all the support and encouragement I have had over the last few months, and am looking forward to taking on new challenges in this role.”

The move comes as the team expand, looking towards a positive future.

Gordon Hazelton, Group Managing Director, comments: “Sophie absolutely deserves this promotion. She started her career with us from scratch and I’m very proud of her achievements. We love to grow our own team and invest in our existing people.”

For more about careers at Hazelton Mountford please visit www.hazeltonmountford.co.uk on their achievements and wish them luck in their new roles.”

Although the firm promotes from within, due to growth in recent years, the firm has made more than 20 new hires over the past 12 months taking headcount to over 100 and also has a number of key vacancies still to be filled.

Business Development Partner, Steven Jones said, “We have ambitious but realistic growth plans for the firm for the coming years, and this will require recruiting a number of staff going forward. We are always keen to hear from talented individuals who share in our passion for providing market leading advice and we encourage interested applicants to get in touch and find out more.”