Leeds communications specialist creates 116 jobs as it marks milestone £50m turnover

Leeds family-owned communications specialist Bailie Group has announced the creation of a further 116 roles, as the organisation marks a milestone of £50m turnover.

Bailie Group, which currently comprises CDS, CDS Defence & Security, Newspress and Loop, plus the recent acquisition, Ubi-Tech, supports clients in a range of sectors, including government, defence, education, financial services, healthcare, housing, and automotive.

Placing people at the centre of its plans to grow revenue by 60 per cent in the next three years, the group of agencies and consultancies will “supercharge career prospects” throughout the organisation with experienced learning and development manager, Andy Tupman, taking the lead.

Andy commented: “It couldn’t be a more exciting time for me to join the business following a period of sustained growth which has seen each of Bailie Group’s subsidiaries extend their offerings.

“This has presented a fantastic opportunity to welcome fresh talent with a range of skills as well as continuing to nurture those already embedded within our various teams.”

The latest recruitment drive follows a period of growth which has seen the organisation welcome 95 new members to the team, including 29 senior hires, over a two-year period.

Meanwhile, a six-month project will see the Group enhance its employer proposition in a bid to encapsulate and communicate what makes Bailie Group an attractive place to build a rewarding career.

Striving to promote further diversity and nurture the next generation of leaders, the group has also extended its apprenticeship offering, with a total of 21 vacancies ranging from cybersecurity to finance, and marketing to software development.

With industry level qualifications starting at level 3, right through to degree apprenticeships, the new scheme presents applicants of all ages and backgrounds with an opportunity to take steps into a long-term career.

Commenting on the group’s investment in talent, Lynne Poole, head of people at Bailie Group, added: “We know how much value and vibrancy young people can bring to our business and at Bailie Group we have so much to offer – which is why we felt it important to offer a range of different apprenticeships across various levels within the business.”