New executive search firm Castle Peak puts focus on diversity and inclusion

A new business is to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of the North East’s executive search offer. Castle Peak, founded by industry leader James Carss, is the only specialist executive search firm in the region, and has set out its stall with an offer driven by diversity. Mr Carss, most recently managing director of Newcastle-headquartered recruiter NRG, has more than 20 years’ experience...

Northern Housing Consortium appoints new executive director for operations and finance

The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC), the not-for profit membership organisation that represents social housing providers across the North of England, has appointed a new executive director for operations and finance. Andrea Downey brings with her more than 25 years’ experience of working in both the public and private sector, with previous roles in Network Rail and the NHS, as well as in the...

Global recruitment group moves to new headquarters

A global recruitment company has moved into a new North East headquarters, following a year of record growth. Superior Recruitment Group, founded by Gareth Allen in 2018, has expanded into new, larger offices at the North East BIC in Sunderland, after reporting an annual group turnover of £8 million in 2021. Specialising in international recruitment solutions and placing candidates across key...