Procure Smart targets growth in office switch

A commercial price comparison business has laid foundations for growth with a move to a larger head office.

Procure Smart, which helps businesses find energy and utility suppliers, has relocated to a 5000sq ft space at Doxford International Business Park, in Sunderland. 

Bosses say the expansion follows a 220 per cent revenue increase and doubling of the firm’s workforce since launching two years ago, with its headcount now standing at 45 across offices in Sunderland and Manchester.

The move coincides with the appointment of Victoria Walton as head of people, who brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in people, recruitment and management across the private sector.

Craig Shields, managing director, said: “This is a really exciting time for everyone in the business as we move into our next phase of growth.

“The move to the new headquarters gives us a top-spec office with excellent facilities and room to continue growing the team.

“Over the coming months, we’ll be looking to ambitiously grow our headcount and the appointment of Victoria will be a big part of that. 

“She is hugely experienced and I have no doubt she will prove a big asset to the company moving forward.”

Victoria added: “It’s a hugely exciting time to be joining the business. 

“Procure Smart has had an impressive first two years, with really significant growth.

“That growth has been grounded in an employee-focused culture with a fantastically talented team who are all bought into what the company is trying to do.

“I’m really looking forward to getting going and helping the company continue to flourish and be a key player in the sector.”

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