Clive Owen recruits eight new trainees

Clive Owen has recruited eight new trainees to join the firm this month, in a move that will see the team grow from 112 to 122 in less than 12 months. The firm, which has offices in York, Darlington, Durham and Middlesbrough, has also experienced growth in its client base over the last year, reportedly making it one of the largest independent firms in the region. The trainees will work across the firms’ offices in a variety of different roles, ranging from audit and accounts to taxation associates. To support their learning, the firm will use its newly launched Aspire learning platform. The programme, which covers both technical professional training and personal growth, has four pillars of learning which will reportedly help employees at different career stages. The pillars are; trainees, newly qualifieds, managers and growth, which cover both business development skills and soft skills such as self-awareness and being able to motivate and inspire others. The new trainees will also have an allocated ‘buddy’ to help them settle into their new role and provide ongoing support. They will also receive regular reviews with their manager to help them achieve job proficiency and personal progression. Nicola Bellerby, training partner, said: “I am delighted to welcome our new colleagues to the firm. Clive Owen LLP recently introduced new policies which are based on two-way flexibility and trust to support the existing teams and encourage talented, motivated people to apply for positions with us to grow the firm further. “I am looking forward to seeing how the trainees develop over time. This ambitious group of individuals will flourish under the Aspire programme as it will help them achieve their goals and prepare them for future progression within the firm.” HR director, Caroline Bowerbank, added: “Ensuring everyone is given opportunities to progress and to learn from colleagues will be of benefit to the new starters. They will learn from other’s experiences and be able to access helpful resources along the way. “Aspire will engender a culture of continuous learning, supporting both professional development and personal growth across the firm. We are also excited for its future development.” The following individuals have been named as new starters: -Taran Chatha, audit and accounts associate (Durham) -Mitchell Degnan, taxation associate (Middlesbrough) -Ryan Bentley, audit and accounts associate (York) -Emily Myers, audit and accounts associate (Middlesbrough) -Max Bashir, audit and accounts associate (Middlesbrough) -Alex Smith, audit and accounts associate (Darlington) -Ellie Rutterford, audit and accounts associate (Darlington) -Joe Lucas, taxation associate (Darlington)