There’s a new chief executive of the Hamblin Employment Group.

Emma Allard takes on the role and will be responsible for the overall management and further development of the company.

She re-joins Hamblin at a challenging time with a remit to develop further its portfolio of people related services.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Allard said: ‘I’m so pleased to be back. I am relishing the opportunity to be working once more with Hamblin’s professional team - I have much to do; we have many plans.

‘There’s a real team spirit at every level within Hamblin as well as a sense of pride and responsibility.’

Chairman of the Hamblin Employment Group, Frank Newton, described Ms Allard as a 'true recruitment professional' possessing almost 19 years recruitment industry experience.

She replaces Sue Cook who is to take up a senior appointment with a local charity.

The company wishes her well with her new role and career.