News in Brief: Made in Manchester; If; BCL and G4S
RECRUITMENT consultancy BCL Legal has reported a 30% jump in the number of in-house legal jobs that it has placed in the first quarter of 2011.
The company, which operates from its offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Reading and Bristol, said the increase reflected confidence in key sectors such as manufacturing.
Director Mark Levine said: “There is no doubt that the in-house market has been hit hard over the last couple of years. Businesses had to make tough decisions and most inflicted virtual employment freezes. However, we did start to see a pick up from mid-2010 onwards and this spike is a reflection of that. It’s a welcome result and one that we hope will continue.”
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RADIO Production and PR firm Made in Manchester has secured the PR account for entertainment and leisure venue The Printworks.
The Manchester-based venue has 15 bars, 10 restaurants and three clubs. Account director Sarah Gormley said: “We are delighted to be working with such a landmark venue in Manchester and hope we can support the team and its tenants to ensure its continued success.”
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OUTSOUCING specialist G4S Facilities Management has been awarded a major contract to provide support at Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The six-year contract, which is valued at around £2m a year will see G4S provide catering for patients, staff and visitors, together with cleaning and portering services at the 200-bed hospital.
The new deal follows the company’s recent contract win to deliver facilities management services at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
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MANCHESTER marketing firm the if agency is launching a promotion for wholesaler Makro.
The campaign is part of the year-long ‘40 Years of Makro Value’ campaign which celebrates the company’s 40th year of trading in the UK.
If’s work uses websites, point-of-sale material and direct marketing to promote to promote a series of competition to mark the company’s milestone.
Managing director Christian James said: “Too many brands end up with self-serving anniversary campaigns – ‘Drive Away Giveaway’ celebrates 40 years of delivering amazing value for Makro’s customers, thanking them for their custom and rewarding their loyalty with some great opportunities to win fantastic prizes.”
