This week's Yorkshire appointments: Featuring ORB, CBRE, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership

This week’s round up of Yorkshire appointments includes ORB, CBRE, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership. Read on to find out more.

Nikki Farmer, ORB Recruitment

ORB Recruitment has expanded its rapidly-growing team with a new appointment. Nikki Farmer, 33, joins ORB as a recruitment consultant focused on the healthcare sector.

Nikki, who lives in Doncaster, has previous experience working in the care industry. At ORB, she will be responsible for sourcing new candidates to work in health care assistant, senior carer and nursing roles, as well as liaising with care homes to help meet their staffing needs.

Nikki said: “I’ve found my experience in care really helps with working on the care side of recruitment. ORB stands out from the crowd because we have a good team and the staff provided to care homes are vetted very carefully. From working in care in the past, I know how important this is.

“I’ve also just started learning the business development side of things in my new role so will soon be working on bringing in new care homes to work with us. I’m enjoying the fast pace of working and, as I’ve never worked in recruitment before, I’m enjoying the challenge and learning, which is why I wanted the change in the first place.”

Vanessa Ogden, director and head of care at ORB Recruitment, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nikki to the growing ORB Recruitment team. We have a strong track record of working in the care industry and Nikki’s firsthand experience in the sector will help her find the perfect candidates for our care clients.”

James Child, CBRE

James Child, a former top English rugby league referee, has been hired by real estate advisor CBRE as Associate Director in the Development Advisory team. James will be based in Leeds, but will work across the north of England.

James joins CBRE’s senior director, Catherine Birks to bolster and grow the Development Advisory team across the north, with particular focus on Yorkshire, the North East and East Midlands. Both bring a wealth of direct experience, passion and knowledge to support and advise clients on complex property and regeneration projects which require collaboration between public and private sectors.

Catherine Birks, senior director, CBRE Development Advisory team said: “We are delighted to bring James on board to support our growth strategy for the Development Advisory team across the North. James is a fantastic addition to CBRE, bringing an invaluable breadth of experience, knowledge and a strong skillset across the regeneration and economic development sector.”

James Child added: “I am excited to be joining such a highly regarded international real estate advisory firm in CBRE having recently retired from officiating at the highest level of professional rugby league. I’ll be building on the success of the established team, providing expert tailored advice to clients, and promoting the capability of the wider CBRE business in the strategic regeneration and development sector.”

Richard Stubbs, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) have announced Richard Stubbs as the new LEP Chair.

Richard Stubbs takes over from Lucy Nickson, who has served as South Yorkshire LEP Board Interim Chair since January 2022. The LEP is responsible for representing private-sector businesses and setting the strategic direction for economic growth in South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “Richard is a highly valued member of the LEP board and we are delighted to see him taking up the position as Chair. I’d like to thank Lucy Nickson for being an excellent Interim Chair and, prior to that, Vice Chair of the LEP, during what was a challenging time for businesses.”

Richard Stubbs said: “It’s a great honour to be appointed as Chair of South Yorkshire LEP. I am looking forward to continuing the work we’ve already been doing to make a positive impact in the local economy and community.”

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