Appointments

Frenchgate unveil new general manager

Frenchgate Shopping Centre has appointed a new general manager and it is a familiar face who will be taking the helm of the 800,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination.

Karen Staniforth, who was previously assistant general manager, has been promoted following five successful years at Frenchgate.

After joining the team as marketing manager in 2015, Karen was promoted to assistant general manager two years later. Her new role will see her welcoming high-profile new food and beverage brand, Elephant and Castle, as well as working alongside retailers in navigating the continuing unprecedented times facing the industry.

KAREN STANIFORTH

Karen said: “I am incredibly passionate about ensuring Frenchgate offers our loyal customers the best possible shopping and leisure experience. It is well documented that the retail sector has been hit particularly hard over the last year due to the global pandemic and it is important we work with retailers to ensure they prosper over the forthcoming weeks and months.

“The stores within Frenchgate collectively make the centre a significant employer within Doncaster and a huge contributor to the local economy.”

APPOINTMENTS BHP CORPORATE FINANCE BUILDS ON SUCCESS WITH DEAL ADVISORY TEAMS

WILL SYKES, LEFT AND MATHEW OLDFIELD

A multi award-winning division of leading regional accountancy firm BHP now has over 20 deal advisory specialists sharing expertise across all aspects of corporate finance.

Building on 18-months of increased deal activity during a global pandemic, BHP Corporate Finance has bolstered its headcount with Will Sykes moving into its M&A advisory team and Mathew Oldfield into Transaction Services. This closely follows significant growth in team numbers in recent years, including two partner appointments in 2019.

Following a successful internship with BHP Corporate Finance in 2018, Will spent a year with the firm’s audit and tax teams through their Graduate Recruitment Scheme before returning to Corporate Finance full-time. Mathew followed a similar route, training and qualifying with BHP’s audit team before switching to his new role in November 2020.

Martin Athey, transaction services partner, added: “These recent recruits not only demonstrate BHP’s commitment to nurturing and developing its people, but also highlight the specialisms, expertise and strength in depth across all of our service lines.”

Sarah is 'perfect addition' for Verus

Sarah Briggs, formerly of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Museums Sheffield, has joined Verus Recruitment Partners in a newly formed position as their business development executive.

Sarah said: “In my role at the Chamber I regularly had conversations with businesses who were frustrated by the lack of talent applying for their vacancies or high staff turnover, so I’m really looking forward to having the opportunity to offer further support through my new role.

“Verus aren’t just about filling roles, you’re paying a specialist to really get involved in your business, have a fresh pair of eyes on what your team really needs SARAH BRIGGS

and work with you to find the perfect match.”

Jamie Griggs, founder and director, said: “Sarah’s strength lies in building relationships, and she thoroughly enjoys getting to know people and finding out about their businesses – making her the perfect addition to the Verus Recruitment family.”

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Sheffield-based independent energy consultancy Professional Energy Purchasing is expanding its team to strengthen its energy procurement service for businesses by appointing Dan Wilson.

Dan said: “Despite being in a pandemic and the extra challenges it brings, I’m really looking forward to playing my part in driving the business forward. I was interviewed virtually but already feel like part of the team thanks to the warm welcome I’ve had.”

MD Linda Spencer said: “Dan is an excellent fit for this position, both in terms of his knowledge of energy procurement, but also his values which align perfectly with our business. DAN WILSON

“He understands the importance of providing a first-class service to clients which is the bedrock of the company and is fundamental to me personally.

“It’s an exciting time to join the business and I’m sure he will prove to be another key member of the team.”

Further growth for Glu Recruit

Glu Recruit, the South Yorkshire based specialist recruitment consultancy, has added three new members to the team as it plans for further growth in 2021.

The now nine-strong team welcomes a new strategic partnerships manager, a recruitment consultant, and an apprentice recruitment administrator.

MD Rob Shaw said: “As demand from clients continues to grow strong, we want to make sure we have the infrastructure in place to be able to manage this effectively, as well as seek out new opportunities.

New Addition at Spärka

Spärka, a leading provider of high-quality architectural ironmongery and specialist supplier of fire-rated door hardware, has expanded its senior management team by appointing Rebecca Fortescue-Halliwell as marketing manager.

Rebecca brings 13 years of previous experience working within product development and marketing in the construction industry from her previous role at TIMco.

She joins founders Kelvin Hughes, Mark Hughes and Joshua Watkins who started the company in July 2019.

Rebecca said: “I can’t wait to work with the Spärka team as well as our builders’ merchant customers to promote our industry-leading door hardware across the UK.”

SCR Mayor appoints arts and cultural sector director

Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis has appointed a director to help South Yorkshire’s arts, culture and heritage sector recover from COVID and thrive.

Kate Brindley previously worked for the Arnolfini in Bristol, the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Bristol Museums, and Chatsworth.

She said: “We want the region to be a place where people flourish through participation in arts and culture, and that our fantastic story and offer is recognised across the country and the globe.

“Growing up in Sheffield I loved visiting the region’s theatres, cinemas, music venues and art galleries. My experience of South Yorkshire’s rich cultural heritage fundamentally shaped who I am today.”

Mayor Jarvis said: “By uniting our cultural offer we KATE BRINDLEY

can put South Yorkshire back on to the national stage and attract millions of tourists a year to our region, giving our economy the boost and recognition it needs.” L-R: CAITLYN HASLAM, ASHLEIGH NAUGHTON & DANNY JOHNSON

“While we have added to our recruitment team, we have also created a new role that focuses purely on business development and new client partnerships. We’re delighted to bring in an experienced sales manager in Danny Johnson as our new strategic partnerships manager, to focus on enhancing our existing client relationships, as well as developing new ones with businesses across the Sheffield City Region.

“In addition, Ashleigh Naughton joins the Glu family as our new recruitment consultant, as well as Caitlyn Haslam as apprentice recruitment administrator.

“We are really looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year has in store for us!”