Industrial expert swells ARM’s ranks

WASTEWATER system business ARM Group has appointed Stuart Widdowson as business development manager to work alongside the existing sales team.

He will also take responsibility for European, commercial and operational contracts and tenders at Rugeley-based ARM which desigsn, develops and constructs natural wastewater systems.

A qualified mine surveyor, Widdowson joins ARM from the Coal Authority where he spent the past 15 years as an operations and contracts manager. 

Responsible for sourcing and delivering more than 60 mine wastewater treatment systems across England, Scotland and Wales, Widdowson’s vast knowledge in wetland technology, its capabilities and cost-efficiencies compared to other solutions will strengthen ARM’s expertise in treating industrial effluent.

He said: “ARM’s ability to continually innovate and deliver new reed-bed and wetland technologies sets it apart from its competitors. 

“My aim is to grow the company’s influence and further consolidate its reputation in the treatment and management of industrial effluent.”

City recruitment professional joins Hudson to lead expansion

 
RECRUITMENT professional Jamie Rodden has joined Hudson’s Birmingham office as the firm looks to expand its finance and accountancy division across the region.

Rodden, who joins from Alexander Daniels, brings with him more than 11 years’ experience of recruitment within the finance and accountancy field. His role at Hudson will see him lead the investment programme for the Birmingham team. 

He said: “The role accountants play within an organisation is becoming increasingly important and diverse, and as a result, we are seeing the job specifications become more specialised.

“When you add to this a shortage of newly qualified accountants coming through, the talent pool in which companies can source these experts from is greatly reduced and presents challenges to local finance teams. 

“Having a team of experienced recruiters who are able to tap into that talent pool is valuable to businesses seeking out the right hire.” 

Jetstream appoints manager to oversee manufacturing growth

A West Midlands company that supplies high-pressure water jetting systems to the offshore oil industry has appointed a workshop manager to oversee its growing manufacturing department.

Jetstream Europe, based in Halesowen, has promoted Craig Chaplin, who has worked at the company for six years, to the role.

The company recently added an additional 8,000 sq ft to its existing facility in Halesowen after securing two major new contracts to supply Jetstream Europe’s products.

In his new role, Chaplin will manage the workshop, which includes being responsible for the running of the manufacturing floor as well as the rental and repairs services provided by the firm.

Guy Dunstan appointed as Chair of National Arenas Association (NAA)

GUY Dunstan, general manager of Arenas at the NEC Group, has been appointed as the new chair of the National Arenas Association (NAA).
 
He takes over the position from outgoing Chair Geoff Huckstep, CEO of Capital FM Arena Nottingham, who has served in the post on his second term for the past two and a half years. Dunstan’s term runs until December 2015.
 
The National Arenas Association represents 17 concert and event venues across the UK and Ireland with over 170,000 seats. It provides a forum for employees of indoor seated arenas to meet and share best practice, and discuss common issues.                                                                                                 

Dunstan said: “It’s a real honour to be appointed chair of the NAA, six years after I first joined the association. The NAA has made significant progress with the best interests of the industry at its heart, and I look forward to continuing this important work.”