On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

Legal recruiter Bygott Biggs has promoted David Mayfield to director and Richard Betts to associate director.

“David has been a key part of our success for over 10 years and we are delighted to recognise his contribution and commitment to the business with this promotion,” said Jane Biggs, founder and managing director of Bygott Biggs, which is headquartered in Nottingham.

Mayfield said: “These appointments underscore our commitment to continuing to provide the highest level of service possible to our clients and candidates within the local legal profession.

“As we experience high levels of demand for talented lawyers currently we are keen to continue to grow our team and are on the look-out for ambitious individuals with energy, ingenuity and high standards of professionalism.”

Biggs added: “These appointments are a reflection of the quality of people within the business and we are excited to have grown our talent from within’.

“Both David and Richard will play a significant part in ensuring that our business achieves its vision of continuing to be the market leader for placing lawyers with the best combination of talent, experience and potential to meet our clients’ objectives.”

Leicestershire-based Qdos Consulting has promoted David Barratt to head of operations for HR, HS and training services. Barratt has been with Qdos since June 2013.

Meanwhile, Kelvin Locke has joined the Qdos team as head of sales and Pratik Unadkat has also joined the business as HR, HS and training coordinator.

Toni Robinson, director, said: “It is a very exciting time for Qdos Consulting and these developments are all part of a clear strategy to develop the business going forward.

“The team is now poised to take Qdos Consulting to a new level and I have no doubt they will all do a great job.”