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Oxford's Fortitude Communications strengthens senior team with appointment

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:49:00 +0000

Victoria Ward, who has vast experience in music, hospitality, financial services and corporate PR, has been appointed senior PR manager at Oxford-based agency Fortitude Communications. She was previously head of PR at London-based Charmfactory, where she represented music and entertainment clients, including Universal Music and Warner Music. She was also at Holt PR where she represented clients...

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Swindon fight back begins as it’s named most employee friendly city in UK

Giles Gwinnett — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:33:00 +0000

Swindon, which earlier this year was named as one of the most depressing towns in Britain, has picked itself up and dusted itself down, having now been named the most employee friendly city in the UK. A new study from Adobe Express compared 30 UK cities and looked at various factors affecting workers, including average annual salary, the price of a cappuccino and access to green space.

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Former Merlin Entertainments CEO takes up chairman role at NEC Group

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:35:00 +0000

The NEC Group, whose portfolio includes the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, revealed that Sir Nick Varney had been appointed as its non-executive chairman with effect fromm September 1 this year. He brings considerable experience with over 30 years’ experience working in the tourism and leisure industry. Varney was CEO of Merlin Entertainments from its inception in 1999 to his...

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Phil L'Huillier to become new CEO at Oxford's Scancell

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:31:00 +0000

Scancell Holdings, the Oxford Science Park-based developer of novel immunotherapies for treating cancer, announced that Dr Phil L'Huillier will become its new CEO and a member of the board of directors with effect from November 18 this year. Current CEO Professor Lindy Durrant will remain in the role until that date. She will also retain her position as chief scientific officer (CSO) and will...

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Final candidates named in Oxford University Chancellor race

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:15:00 +0000

Applications for the largely ceremonial, yet significant, role of Chancellor at Oxford University are now closed and 38 candidates are in the running, including some well-known politicians such as Lord Peter Mandelson and Lord William Hague. The first round of voting for the unpaid role will lake place later this month and the top five candidates will go on to a second round beginning in November.

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Gateley Legal bolsters national real estate team with McBride appointment

Giles Gwinnett — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:08:00 +0000

Gateley Legal said it has appointed Lee McBride as a partner at its Birmingham office, where he will enhance its environmental offering across the commercial and residential property sectors, as well as support on corporate transactions and regulatory matters. McBride brings over three decades' commercial real estate and environmental law experience and joins following three years with Lodders...

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Poole’s Norco Composites & GRP invests in team and equipment

Andrew Diprose — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:00:00 +0000

12 new team members have joined a Dorset company after a significant expansion of its CNC (computer numerical control) and kit cutting capabilities. Poole-based Norco Composites & GRP says it’s boosted internal manufacturing capability and also extended its advanced services to external customers. As a result, the company is able to meet a growing demand for precision machining solutions.

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Skyborne 2024 Cheltenham grads ready for take off

Nicky Godding — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:55:00 +0000

Cheltenham-based Skyborne Airline Academy is celebrating the graduation of 102 newly qualified airline pilots who have successfully completed UKCAA Integrated and Modular ATPL programmes. The Skyborne graduates will go on to fly for leading airlines including British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Loganair and Jet2.com, thanks to the academy’s extensive network of partnerships and career pathways.

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Coventry’s ERS Hub’s chooses Advanced Engineering Show for second annual conference

Nicky Godding — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:22:00 +0000

A major electrification skills event is going on the road this year and will be held at the Advanced Engineering Show at the end of October (30th and 31st). The second annual ERS Hub Conference is looking to build on the momentum of the sector by taking one of the biggest arenas at the high-profile industry exhibition and is currently finalising a two-day calendar of speeches...

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New Chair for Coventry's Business Improvement District

Nicky Godding — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:19:00 +0000

An experienced property and facilities management expert has been appointed as the new chair for Coventry Business Improvement District (BID). Gloria Colling, Facilities and Contracts Business Lead at Severn Trent, has been appointed. She succeeds Martin French, Local Director at Natwest, who has completed a two-year term as chair. Gloria has worked at Severn Trent for 35 years and has primarily...

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