Debt management firm Smooth to create 40 jobs
DEBT management company Smooth Financial, is planning to increase its workforce by around 40 – an increase of 50% – in the next six months.
The company, based in Sale, south Manchester, has recently moved into its new 14,200 sq. ft. offices in Jackson House.
Among the new recruits will be 10 apprentices, as well as trained debt resolution specialists.
Mark Broadstock, managing director of Smooth Group, said: “Despite the region’s high unemployment figures, that reached 9.3% this month, and therefore a larger pool of potential employees, it has been a challenge to find the right quality applicants locally, to fill our current staffing requirements.
“However, with the rapid rate of growth the company has experienced recently, we are in need of expanding our workforce to ensure that our high level of customer service is maintained, as well as allow for further increases in demand.”
He said Smooth is working with the National Apprenticeship Scheme and would also be establishing its own in-house training facility, Smooth Academy.
“This is a substantial stride forward for Smooth Financial and demonstrates not only our commitment to the company as we continue to deliver first-class service to all our clients, but to the region as well as we look to significantly invest in the local community.”
