
Two promotions and a new recruit announced.
Specialist KBB, merchant and construction recruitment agency, and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited has promoted Sam Radford to Head of Recruitment and Lewis Morrish to National Account Manager - Merchants.
The group has also welcomed Vikash Patel who has joined the Oval Deene Recruitment team as a Recruitment Consultant.
Radford prides herself on being a people-focused recruiter with 23 years of experience in HGV, logistics, and permanent placements. Over the years, he has developed a real passion for helping individuals find roles where they can thrive, while helping businesses grow with the right people on board.
Morrish has been a member of the Simon Acres Group team for almost four years and has over 10 years of combined experience working within the KBB and merchant industries. In his new role, he will drive exceptional recruitment solutions for merchant clients and will be growing a team, while continuing to strengthen long-term partnerships across the sector.
Patel brings over five years of combined professional experience, including more than three years specialising in driver recruitment and two years in proactive customer service. Based at the Oval Deene Recruitment office in Tunbridge Wells, he will leverage his expertise to support candidates in securing their ideal roles, while ensuring clients have access to the very best talent solutions.
Simon Acres, Managing Director, Simon Acres Group, said: “We are delighted to announce Sam and Lewis’ well-deserved promotions, as well as welcoming Vikash to the team. Sam embodies the values we stand for, honest communication, building trust and always going the extra mile for clients and candidates. These qualities make her perfect for her new role as Head of Recruitment.
"Lewis has done wonders for the merchant side of the business and I am proud to see him grow into his new role. His industry knowledge, flair for building long-term partnerships and commitment to delivering real value to our clients make him an outstanding fit as National Account Manager – Merchants.”