The appointments are in response to increased demand for recruitment services.

Simon Acres Group has expanded its talent acquisition team in response to increased demand for recruitment services.

Alex Blick and James Lee will support Ben Paine, Director of Simon Acres Recruitment, servicing the needs of the KBB and merchant industry.

Blick is a graduate with a background in sales and excels in building client relationships. Lee joins from a recruitment business having had responsibility for temporary and permanent recruitment across much of the UK.

Paine said: "I am thrilled to have Alex and James on board. This growth will really help us to assist our KBB and merchant clients moving forwards, on what already seems to be a very busy year for the industry.”