The Social Co – Aaron Carlton, photographer
An expert photographer with many years of freelance experience shooting for prominent companies across the UK has joined a North East based specialist marketing firm, The Social Co.
Aaron Carlton joins The Social Co’s photography team to work alongside Dean Hindmarch, senior photographer and Adam Gofton, photographer.
The Social Co was founded by Phil Sutcliffe, Kane Haig and James Ogilvie in April 2016 and has since provided innovative social media marketing to more than 300 businesses across the UK.
Director of the Social Co, James Ogilvie said: “We are delighted to welcome Aaron to our growing team. Photography services are increasingly in demand as businesses need for high-quality content heightens. Aaron is a great addition to our incredibly talented collection of staff – each of which combine their creativity with an in-depth technical understanding of marketing, a range of platforms and an analytical approach to campaigns.”
MHA Tait Walker – Daniel Walker, data insight manager
Independent accountancy firm MHA Tait Walker has welcomed Daniel Walker as a data insight manager.
Having completed a Masters in Maths and Statistics at Newcastle University, Daniel secured a place on the Knowledge Transfer Partnership as an associate. The KTP programme sees individuals form a partnership between a university and a business, where Daniel began his career with Engie.
In his time there, he delivered three projects focusing on machine learning and optimisation methods, before moving on to MHA Tait Walker.
Daniel said: “I joined MHA Tait Walker because I saw how the Data Insight team were really making a difference to businesses in the North East, and that it would give me the chance to continue to develop my own skills and expertise.
“As a team we instantly clicked, with our skill sets complimenting each other perfectly, I’m really looking forward to working with Graham and the team.”
The expansion of the data insight team supports MHA Tait Walker’s growth strategy and development of services for clients. Graham Dotchin, associate partner said: “Daniel’s appointment is an exciting addition to the team. His data science background is key to the progression of our services.”
Graham said: “The pandemic has cemented how business critical our service is. Many businesses found themselves scrambling for information when the pandemic hit, which we were able to provide them with.
“We are working with clients at all stages of the business lifecycle and addressing a range of challenges and opportunities that they face, but the common theme throughout is the value data is playing in supporting their decision making. With Daniel’s skills, we can expand our unique services to SME’s in the region.”
Turner & Townsend – Andrew Horsman, director at Teesside
Turner & Townsend has appointed Andrew Horsman as a director in its Teesside office, leading the cost management team. His appointment is one of over 30 new hires the professional services consultancy has made in the North East in recent months.
Mr Horsman will be working with clients to drive innovation, enhance productivity and improve social and economic value across their projects within the region. He joins from Faithful+Gould and brings 14 years of experience in delivering major property projects across the North East.
Mr Horsman said: “Turner & Townsend has its origins in Darlington and the passion and the commitment of the Teesside team to enhancing the region is clear to see. There is a huge pipeline of opportunity across the North East and it is important the projects we deliver provide long-term benefits to the local economy and its communities.”
Middlesbrough College Group – Matt Telling, group director of business engagement and partnerships
Middlesbrough College Group has appointed Matt Telling as group director of business engagement and partnerships.
The role will see Matt develop the employer engagement and partnerships strategy for the Group, which comprises a core further education college, the technical skills training provider TTE and the apprenticeship training specialist Northern Skills Group.
Having worked in recruitment for more than 20 years, Matt brings his extensive cross-sector experience from previous roles in operational management and business development with both regional SMEs and leading multi-nationals.
He said: “Although relatively new to the education sector, I’m very much up for the challenge. I’ve forged close relationships with some of this region’s biggest employers, and I know their strengths and opportunities.
“Through my commercial experience, local knowledge, and network of contacts across a range of sectors, I’m well positioned to support not only the businesses looking to build or improve their workforces but also the learners that want to build high quality careers in the industries driving Tees Valley’s success.”
Matt joins a passionate team who already work with employers across the region, to help shape the curriculum and ensure courses are tailored for the needs of businesses, ultimately improving employment outcomes and meeting commercial aims.
He added: “We already engage with more than 2,000 employers across the group which includes Northern Skills Group and TTE, and a significant part of my role will be to develop these relationships even further.
“Middlesbrough College Group has a strong reputation, and its facilities are second to none. The College recently announced £20m of investment into its campus – including a new Digital Centre, Construction Centre and expansion of its already impressive STEM Centre.
“That’s in addition to its role as the Tees Valley delivery partner in the North East Institute of Technology (IoT) – one of only a handful of such institutes in the country that bring together further education providers, universities and employers.
“Through the IoT, its T Levels offering and more, Middlesbrough College Group is providing the skills underpinning the region’s success, and I feel privileged to be part of it.”
