This week's North East appointments: Featuring Birtley Group, Muckle LLP & Horizon Works

This week’s round up of North East appointments includes Birtley Group, Muckle LLP & Horizon Works. Read on to find out more.

Daniel Jameson & Josh Perkins, Birtley Group

Tyneside manufacturing business Birtley Group has welcomed two new apprentices, the first to be recruited under the group’s new apprenticeship scheme as part of its long-term commitment to invest in young people and retain home-grown talent.

21-year-old Daniel Jameson and 18-year-old Josh Perkins have started their training to become specialist welders learning the trade through a combination of hands-on guidance on-site and academic study at both Sunderland and Teesside colleges.

Head of People Carla O’may said: “Welding products is one of the biggest parts of our business as we produce over 25,000 tonnes of steel products each year so to be able to invest in this area will help improve production and lead times for customers. The lads have already demonstrated maturity and a passion for what they do so I have high hopes for their careers within the industry.”

Josh Perkins, from Stockton, said: “I looked at a range of apprenticeships but was especially attracted to Birtley Group because of the way they work and the company culture. I’ve always been interested in welding so this gives me the perfect opportunity to do what I enjoy and bolster my skills further.”

Ms O’may continued: “As this is a new scheme within Birtley Group, we are starting small this year to really nurture the apprentices and next year, we will be looking to open this up further to create more opportunities for young people.

Rachael Stephenson, Tim Boardman & Winter Addis, Muckle LLP

Newcastle-based leading law firm Muckle LLP has further expanded the support it provides to individuals and clients across the North East and Cumbria following a successful three-year growth strategy.

The firm has now appointed three additional private client experts, taking the number of legal specialists to 12. Rachael Stephenson and Tim Boardman join as Partners, and they will be joined in January 2023 by Associate Solicitor Winter Addis. All three have experience working together on behalf of farmers, landed estates, trusts, charities and private clients.

David Towns, head of Muckle LLP’s agriculture, estates and private client team said: “These strategic, senior hires demonstrate our increasing commitment and success in dealing with some of the most complex estates and succession planning legal work.”

Rachael said: “I am delighted to join such a well-respected and nationally prominent legal firm. The growth and success of the agriculture and private client team are down to the team’s specialist expertise, in-depth knowledge, and understanding of rural clients and communities.”

Tim added: “Being part of such a skilled, growing, forward-looking team is exciting and I am looking forward to helping the team grow the business further.”

David Towns further commented: “We are proud of our strong relationships with its rural and business communities across the North of England. Welcoming Tim, Rachael and Winter to our team will allow us to serve our existing clients better while developing new relationships with individuals, businesses, and organisations in the area.

Antonia Edwards, Horizon Works

B2B marketing company Horizon Works has promoted Antonia Edwards to client services director, as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Horizon Works, which is based at Northumberland Business Park near Cramlington, supports innovators in complex industries and offers a wide range of integrated marketing services across strategy, PR, design and digital.

In her new role, Antonia will be responsible for overseeing Horizon Works’ entire client delivery, including managing the delivery team and leading on the company’s retainer and project work for clients. The move will enable Samantha Vassallo, managing director of Horizon Works, to focus on Horizon Works’ growth strategy and business development.

Samantha Vassallo, managing director of Horizon Works, said: “I am delighted Antonia has made this step up to client services director, through which she will spearheading work for the visionary and innovative businesses in our client portfolio, and helping to further develop our team of marketing specialists.”

Antonia Edwards, client services director at Horizon Works, said: “I’m thrilled to be taking up the role of client services director. It’s exciting to be entering this role as Horizon Works further extends its national and international reach, and I’m looking forward to developing our delivery team and client services into 2023.”

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