A Manchester lender has added to its 330 staff with a brand new appointment.

Blemain Group has announced the appointment of a new learning and development manager.
 
Paul Halliwell joins from an HR consultancy in Manchester and brings with him key knowledge and an impressive track record in recruitment and training.

Paul said: “I am impressed with Blemain Group’s ongoing investment in its employees and its desire to take this seriously when many other companies are making cut backs.”

Paul will design and implement a centralised in-house training function. 

Based at Blemain Group’s head office in Manchester, the training will not only focus on general personal development, but also support the delivery of competency based training schemes required by the industry’s regulators.

Paul continued: “The management team understand the importance of strengthening skills and see how worthwhile a tailor-made training solution would be.”

“By developing their existing staff, the company should see many high calibre internal candidates being considered for new roles. These opportunities to develop within a business will enhance staff progression.”

The training has already started with staff attending bite-sized training covering elements such as presentation, feedback and appraisal skills.

Steve Baker, director of operations at Blemain Group, said: “Paul’s expertise fits perfectly with our needs.  We have listened to our staff and are now on a mission to benefit from Paul’s valuable contribution.”

The appointment follows a commitment by Blemain Group to deliver staff incentives across the board, such as free gym membership, childcare support vouchers and a health plan.