Darrell Mitchell will be responsible for leading J S Wright’s HR team and developing an HR strategy that incorporates the company’s values and culture.

Birmingham-based mechanical and electrical building services specialist, J S Wright, has appointed Darrell Mitchell as its new Human Resources Manager.

Based at the Aston headquarters of the 131-year-old company, Mitchell will be responsible for leading J S Wright’s HR team and developing an HR strategy that incorporates the company’s values and culture.

With 25 years of experience in senior HR roles, MItchell was previously an HR consultant writing and delivering his own online management training courses. Before that he spent five years leading the HR function for the maintenance and development teams of a large housing, maintenance and care company.

Mitchell is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, having completed a CIPD Level 7 Diploma. He is also an Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service qualified mentor, and a qualified and experienced coach.

Mitchell said: “I am looking forward to supporting J S Wright’s board and associate directors in developing and managing the company’s HR systems and processes as the company continues to expand and diversify, as well as helping all its employees to achieve their career goals.”

“The HR development strategy will fit closely with J S Wright’s values of integrity, loyalty and quality, and its collaborative and supportive culture.”