News: Elevation recruits new director

Rotherham-based recruitment specialist, Elevation Recruitment is set to expand into Leeds with the appointment of Lee Bhandal as joint managing director.


Based at Moorgate, the company is targeting the fast growing sectors in West Yorkshire and keep up with industry demand in the accountancy and finance industries.

Lee from Ecclesfield in Sheffield, joins the firm bringing over 16 years executive recruitment experience incorporating extensive retained and advertised search and selection assignments.

He has spent the last 12 years with global specialist recruitment firm Hudson plc based in Leeds.  He is a specialist senior recruiter with expertise across the Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing and Procurement markets.

He has a first rate reputation throughout West Yorkshire having acted as Account Director on many preferred supplier agreements across the Blue Chip plc and SME sectors.

Lee (pictured, left) said: "The growth that Elevation Recruitment has witnessed over the last few years is incredible, and a testament to the closely-knit team based here in South Yorkshire.

"They have quickly positioned themselves as one of the leaders in the recruitment industry across South Yorkshire and the obvious, natural progression is to target new geographical regions.

"I am extremely excited to be joining the team at Elevation and to be able to play a big part in the future plans of the business in West Yorkshire."

Greg Parkinson, managing director of Elevation Recruitment, added: "The senior finance and mid tier qualified accountancy sector has remained a particularly strong area for us and has been key in our decision to expand into West Yorkshire.

"It is a very exciting time for Elevation Recruitment as we look to expand further."

Part of the Horbury Group, Elevation Recruitment operates in six specialist sectors; Accountancy, Senior Finance Professional Practice, Financial Services, Sales and HR.

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