Hastings
call centre jobs may arise to boost the economy
Hundreds of new jobs are on the cards for Hastings,
if a business case study shows it is feasible to set up call and contact
centres in the district. The other region being looked at is Nelson.
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Alverton
Insurance Brokers moves premises with potential new jobs
North Yorkshire-based Alverton Insurance Brokers has
moved to new premises following a rise in demand for services. The firm is
extending its range of products and may create new jobs.
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Leeds
law firm recruiting specialist property team
Law firm Ward Hadaway has expanded the property
department at its Leeds office with the recruitment of a specialist social
housing team, including partner John Murray and assistant solicitor Simon
Thirtle. The firm has a growing number
of clients in the social housing sector.
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Bristow
Group secures £1.6bn contract bringing 30 new jobs to Newquay
Bristow Group has secured a 10-year contract with
the Department for Transport, to run UK helicopter search and rescue
operations. Under the £1.6bn contract, 22 helicopters will operate from 10
bases, including Newquay Cornwall Airport, where 30 jobs will be created.
Turnover £655m, 2,400 employees.
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International
contracts secured by Wild Life World with new jobs created
Wild Life World, a Gloucestershire company which
designs and produces products to encourage wildlife, is creating five jobs
after securing 107 business contracts and orders after attending a toy and
educational fair in Nuremberg, Germany. Wildlife World has 15 members of
staff and a turnover of £2m.
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Major
contract secured for Manchester commercial development with potential for new
jobs
Galliford Try has been appointed by Muse Developments
to undertake the sixth phase of development on the Smithfield regeneration
scheme in Manchester. It will include the construction of 77 apartments and
6,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. The contract could create employment
opportunities. Turnover £1.5bn, 3,870 employees.
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New
bar at Newcastle United FC creates 30 jobs
Sodexo Prestige is converting the former ticket
office at St James Park stadium in Newcastle, into a new bar, in a £300,000
investment. The 700-capacity Terrace
Bar will create 30 new jobs and will open in April 2013. Sodexo will employ
700 catering and events staff at the ground, following the latest
recruitment.
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Major
contract secured by Anglesey-based Peninsula Home Improvements creating new
jobs
Anglesey-based Peninsula Home Improvements has
secured a contract with German manufacturer Solarlux. Peninsula will act as a dealer for Solarlux
products, which include aluminium and timber conservatories, folding sliding
glass doors and balcony glazing.
Peninsula is creating new jobs as a result of the contract.
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8
companies move to Harlech airfield with 30 jobs created
Llanbedr Airfield Estates has attracted 8 companies
to Llanbedr Airfield near Harlech, Wales, with 30 jobs created. The company is actively promoting the site
and is in discussions with further businesses interested in moving there.
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150
temporary jobs lost but 300 engineering jobs expected at Airbus, Broughton,
Wales
Airbus is not renewing temporary contracts of some
staff working at its wing factory in Broughton, Wales. It is believed that
150 contract workers with recruitment firm Blue Arrow are affected. Approximately 400 Blue Arrow temporary
contractors work at the site. Airbus could recruit up to 300 engineers at
Broughton in the coming year.
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Tesco
opening Barking and Dagenham distribution depot bringing 450 jobs
Tesco is to open a new cold storage distribution
depot in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The retailer is recruiting 300 warehouse
team members and 150 drivers for the new depot. Job Centre Plus is delivering
the recruitment campaign.
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LeaseWeb
opens London office and plans to appoint sales team
LeaseWeb, an Infrastructure as a Service provider,
is opening a UK sales office in London. LeaseWeb has appointed Dale Weedman
as part of its business development team with further recruitment
expected. The company hopes to capitalise
on opportunities in the growing UK e-commerce, online gaming and mobile
computing market.
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EasyJet creating
200 jobs for pilots
Airline EasyJet is to create 200 jobs for pilots in
2014, as it continues with its expansion plans. The posts will be open to those currently
flying for the military. The new posts will be offered across all 11 of
EasyJet’s UK bases and its European sites.
Turnover £3.8bn, 8,200 employees.
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Management
Moves: Private equity investment and management changes in Validus-IVC
Private equity firm LDC is acquiring a significant
stake in Norwich-based motor claims consultancy Validus-IVC. The investment will support future growth
at Validus. Chairman Philip Easter, chief technology officer James Duez, and
business development director Gary Steward, have stepped down. Paul Hewitt
will replace Easter as chairman. Paul
Hewitt will replace Easter as chairman.
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Venture
Capital: Tanfield Group raising £2.1m working capital through conditional
placing
Aerial work platform maker Tanfield Group is raising
£2.1m through a conditional placing. The new funds raised from the move will
be used for working capital for the Tyne & Wear-based company. Law firm
Ward Hadaway advised Tanfield on the transaction.
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Penny Winter – The UK Knack Group
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Thursday, 4 April 2013
The UK Knack Group Reviews Today’s Events ……
