Big Ambitions for new team members at Jiraffe and Jenx
Sheffield-based postural support specialist, Jenx, and its UK distribution division, Jiraffe, have been working with Big Ambitions to relaunch the careers of three individuals who’d been overlooked by employers due to their health conditions.
Rhys Owen, 29, unemployed on and off for almost five years, was referred to Big Ambitions, a community interest company based in Yorkshire who help people find work and improve their mental health, for employment support.
Previously employed as a Foundry Operative, Jamie Bedford, 37, was affected by a long-time health condition and employers struggled to understand his requirements. During this period Big Ambitions helped prepare Jamie for an interview as Jiraffe’s new Office Administrator. Another success story, Wayne Crapper, 57, was unemployed for eight months until he was introduced to Big Ambitions, who matched Wayne’s skills with Jenx.
Kirsten Johnston from Jiraffe, said: “It’s been such a positive experience working with Big Ambitions and we couldn’t be happier with these new additions to our team.”
BHP investing in ‘partners of the future’ with 34 trainees
Accountancy firm BHP has welcomed 20 graduates, 11 trainees and three placements to its growing team.
The new starters are joining all departments of the business including Tax, Corporate Finance, Audit and Financial Planning.
Lisa Leighton, Joint Managing Partner at BHP, said: “We have a real focus on training, mentoring, qualifications and career progression.
“The last 18 months have been challenging for young people in a number of ways, and we want to offer stand-out career opportunities in a happy, inspiring workplace.
“We’re very proud of our yearly intake of new starters – it’s an opportunity for us to support young people and our local economy but also inject fresh enthusiasm and ideas into our business.
“This signifies our long-term commitment to bringing through our own partners of the future and it is one of the most exciting parts of the year, we can’t wait to get to know everyone.”
Full circle for Clare as she returns to Thornbury Hospital
Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest private hospital group, have appointed Clare Robertson as Sales and Marketing Manager at Sheffield’s Thornbury Hospital in Fulwood, a role she is returning to, having previously worked at Thornbury over 10 years ago in Business Development.
The 77-bed private hospital treats both private and NHS patients and is undergoing significant investment since becoming part of Circle Health Group who were recently awarded Health Investor’s Private Hospital Group of the Year.
Clare said: “It’s an exciting time to be back at Thornbury Hospital as we integrate with Circle Health Group and it’s been lovely to re-connect with colleagues old and new. I’m looking forward to being part of the amazing team at Thornbury.”
