This week's Yorkshire appointments

Julie Moody, The National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum in York has appointed Julie Moody as campaign director to lead the museum’s £50m, ‘Vision 2025’ fundraising campaign.

In her newly-created role, Julie will be responsible for overseeing a six-strong team as they deliver the museum’s most significant redevelopment since opening in 1975.

Julie will develop relationships with existing and potential supporters and will secure funding for the Vision 2025 masterplan which is expected to come from a range of sources, including land sale, corporate donors and the public.

Julie joins the museum from Leeds Cares, formerly known as the Leeds Hospital Charity Foundation, where she was director of communications and income generation.

Julie said: “The National Railway Museum is poised to embark on a transformational, £50m masterplan and it is a tremendous opportunity to join at such a crucial moment.

“Having visited many times with my own family, I know first-hand how important educational and cultural centres such as the NRM are to York and the wider region.

“But this also represents a significant challenge as this former railway site needs a complete overhaul and we must invest in our future if we want to have museums that rival the best in the world.”

Alex Musgrave, S Harrison

York-based property and development company S Harrison has appointed Alex Musgrave as development delivery manager.

In his new role, Alex will work within S Harrison’s team delivering developments across the company’s extensive portfolio, which currently includes major residential, hotel, student accommodation and retail projects across Yorkshire and in Edinburgh.

He is also gaining facilities management experience, liaising with contractors that provide maintenance services across the numerous commercial and residential developments that S Harrison owns and manages.

Alex said: “Joining S Harrison is an opportunity to work within a highly experienced team, with a strong track record for delivering high quality developments across all sectors.

“A particularly appealing aspect of this role is the prospect of working on all facets of a development’s life cycle, from feasibility, planning and tendering phases, through to the construction process, and then providing ongoing management company obligations.”

Kate Langley and Louise Ward, Keebles

Keebles has appointed two new members to its commercial property team.

Based in Sheffield, newly qualified solicitors Kate Langley and Louise Ward have joined after successfully training with Keebles, one of the county’s largest law firms.

Kate said: “It’s an expanding department with a growing client base. We give high quality tailored advice and we listen and invest a lot of time in getting to know our clients.”

Sheffield-born Louise added: “After I trained at Keebles, I didn’t want to leave. Knowing the area well helps me in terms of property and the market.

“It gives me a good background for transactions and clients. It’s a brilliant firm to work for, very friendly and very supportive.”

Rob Whitehead, Clive Owen LLP

Clive Owen LLP has appointed practitioner Rob Whitehead as a partner at its York office.

FCCA qualified Rob has more than 30 years of experience in regional accountancy firms, specialising in audit, accounts, business planning and tax.

As a Xero certified adviser, he has specific expertise in cloud accounting. Prior to working in practice, Rob began his career as a financial accountant at Goldsborough Healthcare.

Rob works across many sectors with specialist knowledge advising clients in recruitment, engineering, IT, haulage, property and construction.

Rob will be working closely with Rosemary Anderson a former colleague from a top 30 firm, who is now a tax partner at Clive Owen LLP.

He commented: “I am delighted to be joining a forward-thinking, dynamic firm that has a very modern approach to business, whilst retaining its core values of providing proactive advice and the highest standards of client care.

“I am particularly excited to be working in collaboration with Rosemary again, a colleague I highly value and respect.

“With the support of the talented and dedicated team at Clive Owen I am sure we can grow the business in York, whilst delivering exceptional service and advice to all of our valued clients.”