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My Summer Reads
about 1 month ago by Caroline KingsleySomething incredible happened in our house last week. My 10-year-old son's homework for the summer holidays was to read at least four books. Initially, this was a challenge to even get started, but he is now well into his third book and this appears to have caught on. I must clarify, this isn't using a kindle - no screens - at all - bliss! I mean reading a proper book, with ...
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Careers Advice: Making the Most out of Continuous Professional Development
about 1 month ago by Natalie PearsonKelly Maddocks wrote a piece for Planning Jobs about Continuous Professional Development. Read the article below or head to Planning Resource by clicking here. Managing your own professional development is vital to your career, and engaging in continuous professional development (CPD) is a great way of demonstrating that you are truly committed to keeping your skills up-to-d...
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New Associate Appointment at Kingsley - Annmarie Jackson
about 1 month ago by Natalie PearsonAnnmarie Jackson joins the Kingsley Recruitment today and will be responsible for the growth of the companies Legal Division. Annmarie is a legal professional with over 25 years’ experience in the field of legal services, including ten years as a legal recruiter at AMJ Legal, Anakin Seal, Chadwick Nott and Lipson Lloyd Jones. Annmarie was also previously an Operations Manage...
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Your Job Interview Checklist
about 2 months agoInterviews can be nerve wrecking and sometimes it's hard to know how to prepare for the big day. That's why we've put together a handy checklist on how to get yourself interview ready. Confirm Who You'll Be Meeting Make a note of who will be interviewing you on the day. Email ahead to confirm if you don’t already know. Take a look at their LinkedIn profiles. This can give yo...
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Very Important Professional: John Ogden, Managing Director at CBRE Manchester
2 months agoOur latest VIP is John Ogden, Managing Director at CBRE for the Northern region. CBRE provides strategic property advice in all commercial and residential sectors. We spoke with John about his career so far, being made Managing Director at 30 and pulling late nights in the office. As MD of Manchester at CBRE, How Would You Describe Your Role? It’s a great job and very varied...
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Happy Ethel Day!
3 months agoWho is Ethel Mary Charles? Only the lady who didn't take no for an answer; who had a strong belief in equality of opportunity based on merit, which resulted in her being the first woman to join RIBA back in 1898. Today we celebrate this leading lady who designed the path for all future women to join RIBA. Ethel had a battle on her hands when she became the first female membe...
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Mark Noakes Joins Kingsley as an Associate
3 months agoToday, Mark Noakes joins the Kingsley Recruitment team to head up the Manchester office at Bruntwood’s Neo Building. With over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment industry (14 of which are within the residential and housing association property sector), Mark specialises in mid-to-senior level appointments, across the built environment. “We’re excited to have Mark on boar...
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Longest Day Golf Challenge - Kingsley & Friends Raise Over £8,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
3 months agoAndrew Kingsley (Director of Kingsley), Andrew Buchanan (Director of Pubs and Brewing, Daniel Thwaites), Paul Robertshaw (Director, Robertshaw Decorators) and Simon Howard (Senior Consultant, Ludlow Wealth Management) took part in the Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge on Friday, tackling 72 holes in one day! The team walked over 26 miles, teeing off at 5.00am and playing ...
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Very Important Professional: Dunlop Heywood Director - Stuart Hicks
3 months agoStuart Hicks is a Director at commercial property consultancy Dunlop Heywood who offer services such as; asset management, valuation service and business rate audits. We spoke with Stuart about finding that elusive work/life balance, appealing in the Lands Tribunal Northern Ireland and one of the hardest tasks he's ever undertaken. As a Director at Dunlop Heywood, how would ...
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Kingsley Instrumental in Darling Associates Acquisition of Architect-CT
4 months agoIt was a real pleasure working with Paul Brook, owner of Architect-CT, and his wife Vanessa, they were so passionate about their business and their priority was that their existing team would be happy with the new employer. After we found the right fit, Darling Associates announced the acquisition of RIBA Chartered Architect-CT. The practice provides architect and interior d...
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