APPOINTMENTS IN BRIEF
Chesterfield Canal Trust takes on first employee
The Chesterfield Canal Trust has appointed its first paid employee. The Trust has been run by volunteers, however the Trustees feel now is the time to engage someone to work full-time on getting the remaining nine miles of the canal restored. The aim is to have the canal fully reopened by 2027, which will be the 250th anniversary of its completion. George Rogers, who has wide
experience within the voluntary canal restoration sector, is a Trustee of the Friends of the Cromford Canal and leads its Strategic Restoration Committee. George said: “The Chesterfield
Canal restoration is a very exciting project, one I have become passionate about since first volunteering in 2010. I’m looking forward to working with the highly dedicated volunteers, partners and communities to complete this ambitious project.”
Digital agency takes on two new team members
Nottingham-based Abstrakt has hired Jamie Robinson and Oliver Cox to support its continued growth with both local and national clients. Jamie joins Abstrakt’s design
team, while Oliver joins the development team. Account Director Lauren
Swarbrick said: “This growth shows us brands are resonating with our experience-focused approach to branding and digital. Each has been handpicked as a fit for our culture and philosophy, adding an additional layer of skill to our teams’ already strong offering.”
Joe helps future proof video marketing firm
Growing video marketing company Future Proof Films has expanded its team by employing another talented editor, Joe Thomas, who has experience working on TV shows such as Come Dine With Me, University Challenge and Countdown. Director Robert Dawes said: “It
isn’t just a growing client base of household names and great companies that has meant Future Proof needed to scale its workforce. The entire business landscape and its relationship with video marketing is changing. “More companies are now
aware of the power of regular high-quality video content. That’s where acquiring Joe has been crucial. As well as being a talented creative, his experience on TV programmes gives him strong project management skills that will help us push forward.”
24 business network June 2019 L-R: Alpa Divecha-Kanji, Martin Cornforth, Laura Evans and Louise Easthope
Law firm grows employment team with three new solicitors
Derby-headquartered Flint Bishop has recruited three new solicitors, expanding the law firm’s Employment team.
Joining the 170-strong firm as one of two new
associates is Martin Cornforth. Previously of Elliot Mather LLP, Martin specialises in complex TUPE transactions and defending claims in the Employment Tribunal. He brings more than 12 years’ experience to Flint Bishop, which includes drafting the referral to the CJEU in the now well-known case of Lock v British Gas. The firm welcomes back Laura Evans as the second
associate, who previously spent ten years working for Flint Bishop as a specialist employment lawyer. Laura, who arrives from Nelsons Solicitors, will bolster the firm’s rapidly-expanding education sub-division, and
will provide employment law advice and HR support to maintained and non-maintained schools across the Midlands. Alpa Divecha-Kanji completes the new additions to
the Employment team, joining as a solicitor from national law firm Slater and Gordon, where she gained a wealth of experience in dealing with disability-related issues. Qualifying in 2017, her experience also includes working as an in-house lawyer for the Whirlpool Corporation. Louise Easthope, Partner and Head of Employment,
said: “I am delighted to be welcoming Martin, Laura and Alpa to the Employment team. In addition to bringing a wealth of experience with them, our hires enable us to continue to develop and grow both regionally and nationally.”
A DBCP welcome for Simeon
Looking to strengthen its position in the south of Derbyshire, Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) has appointed Simeon Cornes to the role of Building Control Team Leader for the company’s Derby office. Simeon brings more than 30
years’ experience which will see him ensuring building regulations are met by developers of commercial and residential properties in Derby City, Amber Valley and Derbyshire Dales. He has a strong background in
building control, having previously held a senior building control surveyor position at East Staffordshire Borough Council. He began his career within Local Authority moving up the ranks to his current position, including time within Derby City as a building control surveyor. Simeon, who joins DBCP’s 15- strong team of building surveyors
Simeon Cornes
covering Derbyshire, said: “I am passionate about ensuring buildings are safe and fit for use and it’s a job that can’t be done in isolation as you need the resources and skills of a wider team. It was the support network behind DBCP that attracted me to both the role and organisation.
“Building regulations are
constantly changing as developers push and question building design which is why having the support of a wider team is so important. Between the wider team there is nothing we haven’t encountered – from historic listed buildings, to grand design homes and industrial units.” Simeon is the latest appointment
for DBCP which was formed in 2017 following the merger of six established Local Authority Building Control Services from Derby City Council, Chesterfield Borough Council, Derbyshire Dales District Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, Bolsover District Council and Amber Valley Borough Council. His appointment reflects the
company’s ambitious expansion plans across the county. It is currently recruiting across both its offices in Derby and Chesterfield.
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