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GROWTH FOR LOCAL RECRUITER
Bath-based recruitment firm FWD Thinking has expanded its team with the announcement of a new hire .
Following their recent rebrand FWD Thinking is continuing to strengthen its reputation in the market by recruiting “ intutive and insightful ” individuals into their own business .
Claire Price , who has a wealth of marketing experience in both client and agency , joined the team in August . Claire previously worked at well-respected agencies such as BD Network and Armadillo . She will work closely with Lauren Prince and Sam Laite , recruiting across a wide range of agencies including digital , PR , brand , comms and design .
Ned Sweeney , who joined Fwd Thinking just eight months ago , now has his feet firmly under the table , continuously developing his expertise and network across the digital technology space , working across a mix of start-ups , well-known brands and digital agencies .
Lauren Prince , principal consultant at FWD Thinking , said : “ We are delighted to have brought Ned and Claire into FWD , they truly embody our core values of bravery , thoughtfulness and positivity . We have every confidence that they will be a
Nominations open in new city award scheme
Bath Business Improvement District ( BID ) has launched the Bath BID Awards for its levy payers .
The FWD Thinking team : Ned Sweeney , Claire Price , Sam Laite and Lauren Prince
huge asset to growing and developing the FWD brand and in turn securing new careers for marketing , digital and sales professionals across Bath , Bristol and the South West region .
“ FWD is continuing to seek out adventurers that want to lead with their unique motivation and vision of rebelling against recruitment mediocrity . If that ’ s you please get in touch .”
FWD Thinking recently moved into Spaces at Northgate House in the centre of Bath . To find out more about them visit their website .
For more info : www . fwdthinkingrecruitment . co . uk
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The initiative is new for 2018 to highlight those organisations that are making a difference in the five areas of focus for the BID- Welcome , Smart , Safe , Clean and Prosperous . The winners of these categories will be announced at the Bath BID AGM in October and the Bath BID Award Champion will be crowned at the Bath Chronicle Awards 2018 in November .
Welcome : This category is for businesses that either put on an event that brings footfall to the city or those that use existing events to extend the experience of those that are visiting the city .
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Smart : This category is for companies that use data and analysis most effectively to enhance their offer and business results .
Safe : This category is for businesses involved in the night-time economy and can demonstrate how their initiatives and collaboration help city visitors and workers keep safe .
Clean : This category is for businesses that have made significant improvements in the management of their waste to the benefit of all .
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Prosperous : This category is for any initiative that has led to a significant improvement in business results or has helped others achieve success .
Allison Herbert , chief executive of the Bath BID , said : “ The BID is a collective of local businesses focused on developing the local economy and enhancing the experience of the city for the many visitors , residents and workers . We are delighted to take this opportunity to applaud the efforts of our individual business partners with these awards .”
The awards are open to all BID levy
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payers . They can nominate themselves or be nominated by others and they have until September 4 to take part . To enter go to www . bathbid . co . uk / the-bath-bidawards and complete the simple form .
Bath BID is an independent , not for profit , business-led initiative working to create the environment for businesses in Bath to succeed . The Bath BID represents over 650 levy payers . It is a mechanism for businesses in Bath to pool their resources and invest in agreed products and services .
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