Appointments: Clarion expands private client team; Rowlands joins Top Gear Recruitment; and more

LEEDS legal firm Clarion has expanded its private client team with the appointment of Helen Gott as associate.

Ms Gott returns to Clarion having spent a work placement year with the firm in 2003 whilst taking her Law Degree at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University.

After studying at the College of Law in York, she went on to carry out her training contract with Clarion from 2006-2008 working in various departments, including the private client practice.

She rejoins Clarion after spending two and half years working in the wills and probate team of Jordans Solicitors based at its offices in Wakefield and Castleford.

She has experience of the full range of private client work including wills, court of protection work, tax planning, powers of attorney and probate matters.

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WAKEFIELD-based Top Gear Recruitment, a specialist in supply chain recruitment, has boosted its specialist driver training team with the hire of Paul Rowlands.

Mr Rowlands joins existing division members Brian Coffey and Paul Gentle, alongside lead driver trainer and CPC assessor John Heywood, to boost the company’s dedicated driver training service in the Wakefield area.

Established in 2004, Top Gear’s specialist training academy aims to provide drivers with valuable experience and training to develop the skills of the region’s HGV workforce.

James Mallick, operations director at Top Gear, said: “The current shortage of drivers is a real concern. There’s a limited amount of new blood coming into the HGV industry and strict qualifications must be met. We’re aiming to attract a significant number of new drivers to the sector through this training.

“So far, the scheme is proving to be hugely successful. Paul’s appointment will help us to continue developing the skills of our drivers and increase fuel efficiency, whilst simultaneously reducing accidents and tachograph infringements. With a number of new clients coming on board in the next few months, we expect to recruit another two driver trainers to meet the demand.”

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A LEARNING and development consultancy based in Wakefield has welcomed Katy Allen on board as account manager.

Ms Allen, who previously worked as a stock controller, will manage relationships with Jigsaw@work’s existing customers and develop new business opportunities.

She will also provide advice on the various learning and development courses and workshops offered by the consultancy.