New Faces New Places

Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of the Dorset Chamber #GetBusinessDone

Daniel Taylor – Insightful UX Insightful UX has announced the appointment of Daniel Taylor who joins the team as their new Client Engagement Director.

Daniel previously worked for a family run business based in Christchurch, specialising in supplying office and working environment equipment.

Daniel spent 20 years working in the business supplies group where he progressed to the managing director’s role. However, he found his biggest interest within the business when working closely with potential new customers which has aided in his development to his new current role. www.insightfulux.co.uk Dorset specialist school welcomes new Headteacher Gina Wagland joins Portfield School from an independent school for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in Cornwall.

Portfield School is operated by the leading charity Autism Unlimited and supports autistic students from the ages of 4 to 19 across three sites – the main Portfield Site in Parley and two Sixth Form sites in Christchurch. www.autism-unlimited.org Leasehold Property Specialist Jason Grimster is the latest to join the firm. Jason joins what is already a very busy leasehold team, with his addition making it one of the largest departments in the South. Jason brings a new perspective to the department, with his background in litigation www.frettens.co.uk/careers/ Lester Aldridge welcomes new real estate lawyer Lester Aldridge is pleased to welcome Imran Choudhary as an Associate in the Real Estate Development team, based at the law firm’s Southampton office.

Imran is an experienced property lawyer specialising in residential development, acting for a variety of housebuilders in the acquisition and development of land. www.lesteraldridge.com

Sunseeker awarded for best apprenticeship and training scheme

Sunseeker has won the METSTRADE Boat Builder Award for ‘Best Apprenticeship and Training Scheme’. The Sunseeker early careers programme received the accolade for its exceptional offering to individuals wishing to enter the maritime manufacturing sector and the multiple progression and advancement opportunities it provides.

Sian Dodds, HR Director at Sunseeker International, commented: “We are incredibly proud to have won ‘Best Apprenticeship and Training Scheme’ at METSTRADE this year. With over 170 apprentices and graduates currently in training with us, our long-standing commitment to investment in people provides the opportunity to develop a well-rounded and successful career in the maritime sector.” www.sunseeker.com