Business

First single shared services agreement of its kind in England

Acting on behalf of Surrey County Council, a team of specialist lawyers from Michelmores’ Technology, Media & Communications (TMC) Group has advised on a contract to provide a fully managed and integrated voice and data communications solution for a range of public, and possibly voluntary, sector organisations in Surrey, Berkshire and the immediate proximity.

The contract, which was awarded to BT, is the first single shared services agreement of its kind in England and requires the supplier...

Two young executives from Exeter firm Thomas Westcott Accountants, have qualified as a chartered certified accountants. Philip Cooke, 23 and Laura Kitchin, 22, who have both been with the firm since they were teenagers, have completed their studies and are now Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accredited.

Philip, who works in the Exeter office, has been working with Thomas Westcott since he was 18-years-old and said he was delighted to have completed his studies. He said he enjoys he enjoys his role with the firm; meeting new clients and working around...

Zoe Elder has been awarded a diploma for the first stage of her Design and Digital Print apprenticeship.

19-year-old Zoe, who has worked for Exeter-based design and print company Peninsular OneSource for 18 months, enrolled on the apprenticeship scheme run by the Alliance Sector Skills Council in Association with Plymouth College Art. As part of the overall course she attends the college on a monthly day release basis. Ronnie Halden, Marketing & Creative Director at Peninsular commented: "Zoe has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 18 months and is now starting to...

Rob Varley, the Met Office's director of operations and services, has been named Public/Third Sector Director of the Year for his work at the Met Office.

The awards were held in London and recognise leaders from a broad range of businesses which play a vital role in stimulating the economy.

Speaking after the ceremony, Mr Varley said: "I am delighted to have been selected, from a very strong field, as the winner of this year's award. It is yet another example of external recognition of our commitment to consistent, reliable, high quality delivery and excellent customer...