This week's Yorkshire appointments

Tom Oakes, Nexus at the University of Leeds

Nexus, the University of Leeds’ new innovation hub, has expanded its team with a new engagement officer.

Tom Oakes joins the team from PwC’s technology consulting practice, where he worked with public and private sector organisations helping to deliver complex change programmes, including large scale digital transformation and digital enablement projects.

Tom, a University of Leeds engineering graduate, joins a dedicated team responsible for facilitating productive working partnerships and collaborations.

Tom said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Nexus team. As a University of Leeds graduate, I have first-hand experience of the strong reputation the University has for its interactions with business.

“I’m looking forward to using both my engineering and technology expertise to help create collaborative opportunities for start-ups and SMEs, and engaging with partners to make a positive contribution to the region’s wider business community.”

Bryony Grimshaw, CBRE

Leeds-based CBRE has strengthened its property management team with the appointment of Bryony Grimshaw as graduate surveyor.

A Nottingham Trent University graduate, Bryony joins from Arcadis, where she was assistant property surveyor and prior to that a trainee surveyor with Sanderson Weatherall in Leeds.

Bryony will work predominantly alongside associate director, Lee Robertshaw on Leeds development Wellington Place, and with associate director James Millson across portfolio and local client work supporting the property management team based in Leeds.

James Millson, associate director for CBRE Leeds, said: “We are delighted to welcome young talent to the property management team in Leeds. Bryony will add real value to our growing team working across the region.”

Daniel Robinson, Ben Johnson Interiors

Ben Johnson Interiors has appointed Daniel Robinson, 31, as project manager.

Daniel, from Bradford, has joined the expanding design and build company, bringing project management experience to the role, along with construction qualifications.

Straight from school, Daniel worked on site in construction gaining valuable hands-on experience. After four years, he decided he wanted to work in construction management, realised he needed further training and took himself off to gain suitable qualifications.

He became a project coordinator and was then promoted to Project Manager in banking refurbishments all over the UK, working in over 300 buildings from small village banks in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, to three-storey glass palaces in London.

Rebecca Allan, Fullers Foods International Plc

Leeds-based Fullers Foods International Plc has appointed Rebecca Allan.

Rebecca has extensive experience in both food manufacturing and retails customers. She joins the Fullers team from BBF Hull Ltd - formerly Greencore Cakes and Desserts - where she was a senior business account manager, looking after Asda.

She will be responsible for the expanding Aldi and Co-op accounts at Fullers.

Jason Fuller, joint CEO of Fullers with his brother Adam, said: “I am delighted to welcome Rebecca to Fullers Foods. Rebecca has an excellent track record in the food sector and will be a valuable asset to our customers and internal team.”

Nick Benham, Hortor

Hortor has appointed Nick Benham as its new lead devops consultant.

Expanding its pool of recruitment experts, Hortor appointed Nick as a 360 consultant focusing on new business heading up the devops desk for London and the Thames Valley.

As a 360 recruiter, Nick will be involved in the entire recruitment process from identifying new clients, winning the business to sourcing candidates.

Nick said: “Hortor is successfully making its mark on a rather saturated recruitment sector and this is what initially attracted me to take on the role.

“The culture, mature working environment and opportunity to build my own desk and mini business from scratch is also really appealing to me at this stage in my career.

“I’m really excited to help lay the foundations of what I’m confident will become a very important division of Hortor’s operation in London and the surrounding area.

“I take great pride in being able to help the very best talent take their next steps in their careers, and I cannot wait to begin this new journey!”

Julie Challenger, Barnsley Hospice

Barnsley Hospice has appointed a clinical education and audit lead to oversee staff training.

Julie Challenger has taken up the post following a nursing career spanning four decades.

Julie, from Goole in East Yorkshire, has over 40 years of experience in nursing and palliative care roles, having previously worked as a nurse for Goole District Hospital and in the community in West Yorkshire as a Macmillan nurse.

In her role as clinical education and audit lead at Barnsley Hospice, Julie will support the executive and HR teams in providing education programmes for all clinical staff.

Julie said: “I’m thrilled to join Barnsley Hospice and build on the great work within education and auditing that has already taken place.

“The hospice is such a nice place to work and there’s a supportive environment, with everyone committed to providing high standards of patient care. I’m looking forward to supporting the clinical staff at the hospice to reach their full potential.”