Business Global shipping industry supplier is onboard with Leeds based Cognito Learning A US based, Nasdaq listed world leading mobile technology innovator that provides mobile connectivity solutions in remote and inaccessible parts of the world, is the latest company using Leeds based Cognito Learning’s unique digital learning app to enable its team to retain knowledge and training. KVH Industries’ technology delivers By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Tech start up relaunches its app to support sole traders & businesses Yorkshire-based tech start up, socialsendr, has relaunched with a new brand and enhanced features to support sole traders and entrepreneurs in giving their business a social media heartbeat. Where many businesses were forced to close their doors due to the pandemic, socialsendr took the bold move to close down its By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Refurbishment work completes at law firm's Ilkley office Work is complete on a major refurbishment programme and IT installation at LCF Law’s Ilkley office, which is the latest investment the company has made across its four Yorkshire offices. The prominent four-storey building on Wells Walk, in Ilkley town centre, is home to 12 lawyers and support staff By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fantastic bolster team to meet digital demand Leeds based integrated marketing agency, Fantastic Media, have announced the appointment of three new staff members, across the client services, digital and graphic design departments. The agency is delighted to welcome Gaby Kirwin as marketing account executive, Jack Norman as digital marketing manager and Alfie Johnston as creative designer. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Businesswoman New head of learning and development joins Leeds Building Society Leeds Building Society has appointed a new head of learning and development to support colleague growth. Kate Fisher takes up the position after more than 20 years’ experience in human resources, talent and training operations roles. Kate most recently held the role of senior director of talent and capability at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Construction firm director completes industry qualification The founder of Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors (YBC), Michael Wynn, has completed a Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management while growing the fledgling construction firm and tripling turnover. An experienced builder who began his career as an apprentice, Michael, eager to get into the workplace and earn money, left By The Editor • 1 min read
Business 2021 Leeds Apprenticeship Festival Over 75 employers will be out in force at next month’s Leeds Apprenticeship Festival, which for the first time will be held virtually due to the continued challenges of coronavirus. Held during National Apprenticeship Week over five days from 8-12 February, a range of diverse and exciting apprenticeship employers By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Trio of solicitors appointed at Sheffield’s SSB Law Leading dispute resolution law firm SSB Law is continuing its recruitment drive with the appointment of three solicitors. The Sheffield-based firm, part of SSB Group, has hired Lucy Flynn, David Toyn and Tariq Khan to further expand its expertise in specialist litigation areas. The latest round of appointments at SSB By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds-based digital works management firm eviFile announces new technical partnership Leeds-headquartered digital works management specialist eviFile has announced a technical partnership with Nodes and Links, one of the world’s leading advanced analytics innovators in the rail, construction, and infrastructure sectors. eviFile’s agile digital data workflow solution is currently used by major contractors and service providers across the UK By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New mortgage adviser for SMH residential mortgages SMH Residential Mortgages is delighted to announce Luke Catt as their new mortgage adviser following successful completion of the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP). Luke, who has worked with SMH for the past two years in a business development role, is now able to offer advice on all By The Editor • 1 min read
National BGFG plans to attract more talent to Manchester with major recruitment drive A rapidly growing gaming and tech publishing house is to create 30 new jobs to further enhance Manchester’s reputation as an economic powerhouse in digital and creative industries. The new jobs in multimedia and digital content follow a successful investment round completed by the team at By Gamers for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Peer inside the artist's window Developer and Asset Manager, MEPC, is launching its latest community initiative – The Artist’s Window – to support the creative talent of Leeds. Working alongside Leeds Arts University, the new scheme will utilise the ground floor retail space in the newly completed building, 4 Wellington Place, and will enable creative students By The Editor • 1 min read
