Business Leading bathroom supplier announces new warehouse expansion in Leeds A Leeds-based luxury bathroom supplier is expanding its business with the opening of a brand new warehouse. Sanctuary Bathrooms will move to a new, larger warehouse facility in Leeds to accommodate its remarkable growth in online sales over the past few years, aided by the launch of its brand new By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Gravitate Accounting hires ten and welcomes raft of new clients Sheffield-based Gravitate Accounting has hired ten people in the last six months to support its continued expansion as the firm nears its 200 limited company client milestone. The business, which offers outsourced Financial Director (FD) and Financial Controller (FC) services, Xero cloud software and digital accounting services, works closely with By The Editor • 3 min read
Business University celebrates progress after receiving Small Business Charter accreditation Leeds Trinity University Business School is celebrating further progress after it was successful in obtaining the Small Business Charter (SBC) accreditation for the next three years. The nationally recognised SBC award is granted to business schools that play an effective role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New head of Aon’s Leeds and Sheffield offices Aon Plc a leading global professional services firm has announced Paul Winrow as head of office for Leeds and Sheffield. Paul succeeds Karen Wilczek, who has retired following a career of over 37 years with Aon. In his new role, Paul assumes overall responsibility for the firm’s Leeds Embankment By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Technology specialist launches cyber-security specialism SPG Resourcing has appointed Richard Howarth as an associate director to launch the company’s cybersecurity practice. Mr Howarth brings over 20 years of experience in IT recruitment, with the last eight years focused on IT Security. Commenting on his new role, Richard Howarth, associate director at SPG Resourcing, said: By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New strategy drives data-led efficiency in the public sector The Information Commissioner’s Office has just gone out to public consultation on its new data strategy. The ICO teamed up with the Leeds-based Oakland Group, an independent data consultancy, to develop its data strategy using the Government’s new Data Maturity Assessment for Government framework as a key foundation. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Brand-new office development completed at flourishing Malton enterprise park Enterprise House, a brand-new office at the thriving Malton Enterprise Park in North Yorkshire, has been completed. Harrison Developments LLP, the owners and developers of the park, strategically located next to the A64, have now moved into state-of-the-offices in Enterprise House themselves. Sean Harrison, the managing director of Harrison Developments, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Financial advisory firm drives growth with a senior appointment Fresh Thinking Advisory is accelerating its growth plans with the appointment of Michael Collins as an associate director. Michael joins the business from senior roles across financial consulting, debt funds and banking. He will work closely with Oliver Reece, managing director at Fresh Thinking Advisory. Commenting on his new role, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business York apprentices on track to success in Alstom awards Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is celebrating the achievements of a new generation of trainees following its inaugural Apprenticeship Awards, with two winners based in York. The awards are designed to recognise the exceptional impact of apprentices at Alstom in the UK working across a range of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business YPO supports over 1,664 public sector apprenticeships Wakefield-based YPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024 with a major milestone. Since launching the Apprenticeship Framework in 2018, YPO has delivered over 1,664 apprenticeship contracts across the public sector. Currently supported by 215 providers across the UK, the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds Beckett launches innovative apprenticeship to bridge digital skills gap Designed to address the growing demand for digital expertise in the region, Leeds Business School will be offering the qualification from June 2024. The digital world is changing at a rapid pace, and it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments in areas such as AI, analytics, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Digital salaries continue to rise in Yorkshire A new study from a technology talent business reveals that salaries across the region’s growing data industry continued to rise over the last 12 months. The new salary study from SPG Resourcing examined salary data in January against the same month last year across a number of data sector By The Editor • 1 min read
