News: Brinsworth Training gets the X Factor

South Yorkshire's leading engineering and manufacturing training provider, Brinsworth Training in Rotherham, has appointed Leigh Richmond as Employer Engagement Executive as part of their development across Yorkshire and Humber.

Leigh's claim to fame was an appearance on the talent programme X-Factor in 2008. He joins the team having previously worked in similar sales roles for Remploy and Linsco Recruitment.

The Templeborough organisation has secured over 140 employment opportunities over the last eight months and also seen over 100 apprenticeship vacancies placed over the last eight months, a 300% increase on 2009/10 figures.

Leigh said: "I am excited to take up this new position at Brinsworth Training, having worked for a number of years with employers across the region I am looking forward to applying my skills to this new opportunity."

Daniel Swift, employer engagement manager at Brinsworth Training added: "Leigh has a good mix of experience that involves recruitment and training and we are looking forward to him assisting in raising the profile of our organisation with employers across the City Region."

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