2009 Starts With Period of Growth for Thorpe Molloy Recruitment

Four new positions have been created since the start of 2009 by Aberdeen-based Thorpe Molloy Recruitment. The four new posts take the head count at Thorpe Molloy to a total of 34; an increase of eight since January 2008.

Thorpe Molloyís new HR manager is Debbie Middleton. Debbie, who has more than 10 years HR experience, joins the company from AMEC where she was an employment development team leader.

Deborah Reid, has been appointed to the position of consultant in the newest and fastest growing Thorpe Molloy division; engineering.

The internal business support team has been strengthened with the appointment of Jacqueline Christie as Executive Assistant to the directorate. Jacqueline was formerly UKCE communication leader with VetcoGray. Jacqueline Christie, will assume responsibility for internal and external communications. Cheryl Simpson also joins the Thorpe Molloy team in the role of payroll administrator.

ìThorpe Molloy Recruitment is in a strong market position,î comments director Judith Thorpe. ìWe continue to strengthen our team of professionals with these three key appointments. Trading conditions are tough for everyone in the UK, but weíre driving forward with our growth plans in terms of staff numbers, client retention, new business, turn over and profitability.î

Fellow director Karen Molloy adds, ìAberdeen is affected by the recession, but it remains a robust centre of employment. In light of this, coupled with our strong brand presence, commitment to excellence and our innovative approach to business, Thorpe Molloy is in good shape for continued year on year growth.î

Simon Chinn, senior engineering consultant, who is responsible for the development of the companyís engineering division, says ìWe proactively established the engineering division in June 2008 having realised there was a demand from existing clients. The scope of the division has expanded in a short period of time to cover a wide spectrum of office-based oil and gas industry specialisms. Deborahís new position as consultant reflects the success of the division and will allow us to further deliver the requirements of clients and candidates in the engineering discipline.î