On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Loughborough University has appointed Issy Martin as its new women’s football head coach.

Martin joins the University from Loughborough Foxes Football Club, where she holds the position of first team manager of the Tier 3 FA Women’s National League side as a UEFA B licence coach.

She will remain as manager at the Foxes alongside her new role.

Martin said: “I am incredibly excited and feel very privileged to be appointed as Loughborough University’s first full-time women’s head coach. I can’t wait to get started with the players, coaching staff, and committee, immersing myself in the University’s high-performance coaching culture, continuing the progress of the club as we aim to become the best women’s football programme in higher education.”

The role is the first of its kind at the University, reflecting increasing interest in the women’s game.

Martin added: “I think that it’s fantastic that the University has invested in the programme and can see the potential in women’s football. As the women’s game continues to develop, the role of higher education and dual-career opportunities for female footballers equally grows in importance. It is therefore vital that Loughborough’s programme meets the needs of the sport and provides a platform where players develop to play at the highest level whilst also receiving a world-leading education.”

Elsewhere, PwC in the East Midlands has appointed 31 new graduates and students in its autumn intake – 35% more than last year.

PwC in the East Midlands’ graduate intake

Paul Norbury, senior partner for PwC’s East Midlands office, said: “We are delighted to welcome our largest intake of new joiners in the East Midlands. This demonstrates our commitment to recruiting local talent including school leavers, young apprentices and graduates as we continue to invest in the next generation of future leaders.

“Attracting the best talent is the life-blood of our firm as we continue to deliver on our vision of being the leading tech-enabled professional firm. As we look to rebalance our footprint outside of London, this autumn we have attracted more graduates outside the capital for the first time.”