EXPANDING South Wales jobs business Clear Sky Recruitment has appointed Jessica Nichols to the role of branch manager.

Jessica joins Clear Sky from Newport-based Acorn Recruitment where she held the position of senior consultant.

Her new role as Clear Sky’s branch manager will see her oversee the running of the Blackwood branch, its temporary and permanent labour contracts and the development of the staff.

Clear Sky Recruitment managing director Ross Porter worked with Jessica previously when she left school to join Draig Personnel, his former business, as an office junior in 2006.

Jessica, aged 25, from Caerphilly, progressed from that role into the position of recruitment consultant.

Ross said: “Jessica is a hard working and meticulous recruitment professional who has an excellent reputation for service delivery and a sound knowledge of the local labour market.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to once again work with Jessica. She is a friendly and capable recruitment professional with an unsurpassed dedication to customer service and I am sure she will play an integral role in the future development of our business.”

Jessica said: “Joining Clear Sky Recruitment provides me with an ideal opportunity to be part of an independent recruitment business with big plans. I have had the pleasure of working with Ross before and I am really pleased to have the opportunity to become involved in Clear Sky at such an exciting time. I am looking forward to having a positive input.”

The Blackwood-based recruitment firm, an independent recruitment company established by serial entrepreneur Ross Porter earlier this year, has the aim of placing more than 200 people in jobs in its first year of operation.