Housebuilder creates 40 jobs with new division

A Leicestershire-based housebuilder has expanded its business to create a whole new region.

Davidsons Homes based in Ibstock, Leicestershire, has opened the a South Midlands region in Blisworth, Northamptonshire.

A team of 14 staff are covering a range of roles at its new offices, with around 40 positions created overall including new site staff.

The new team includes managing director James Burnham who started his career in 2005 as part of the land team for David Wilson Homes.

He said: “I get a huge amount of satisfaction working with a superior product that stands the test of time.

“I’m very much looking forward to building on the existing reputation and quality created by the East Midlands region and growing the brand further in time.”

Tom Goldsworthy has also joined the division as its new head of finance.

Following qualification as a certified chartered accountant in 2013, he joined Westleigh Developments as a financial controller during a period of high growth, before joining Davidsons Homes in November 2018.

Goldsworthy said: “I’ve always admired the product and the Davidsons brand – it’s quirky and different to most other housebuilders.

“I’ve been really impressed with the culture of the business since joining.

“The company is very focused but still has a family feel, and it can move quickly and make decisions speedily which is a huge benefit when setting up a new region.”