Shelton-Smith, who was previously HR director, will continue to oversee all HR, but has added IT and project management to her responsibilities, as well as managing the day-to-day running of the agency.

Shelton-Smith said: “I’ve really enjoyed the past decade at the agency. Archibald ingall stretton… is a dynamic and fun place to work, and it’s a great privilege to step up to this newly-created role. My overall aim is to ensure we have right talent, resources and environment in which to create fantastic work for all our clients.”
Jon Ingall, managing partner, said: “I speak on behalf of the whole team in thanking Emma for the dedication and ongoing support she has provided to us here at archibald ingall stretton.”

Neil Wilson has stepped down as managing director of Badenoch & Clark after 10 years in the role. The firm, part of staffing giant Adecco, is to be split into two new divisions. Lynne Hardman, who was a board member at Hays, has been appointed managing director of the private sector business, while Nicola Linkleter is the new managing director of the public sector division.

Multi-sector recruiter Forde Recruitment has appointed Shakela Needham as manager of its driving and industrial divisions.

Matthew Briand, president of Monroe Staffing, has joined the board of multi-sector recruiter Initio International. Monroe Staffing is a subsidiary of Initio.

Chris Raw has been appointed UK resourcing officer at Lloyds Pharmacy. Raw, who previously worked on the Hays Corporate Accounts’ RPO contract with Santander, will be responsible for the firm’s retail management recruitment across the UK.

Talent acquisition solutions provider MrTed has appointed Darren Jaffrey to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Jaffrey was previously senior vice president of international operations for talent management software company Taleo.

Employment lawyer Boodle Hatfield has appointed Simon McMenemy as a partner.

Oil & Gas job board OilCareers.com has appointed Amber Glass as sales manager for its new office in Houston, Texas. Glass will head up the US office.

Legal staffing firm BCL Legal has appointed Sarah Thomas as training and operations director. Thomas is responsible for the training and development of consultants and previously worked for a multi-sector international recruitment organisation.

Multi-sector recruiter Morgan Hunt has announced that Helen Stokes is stepping down as chief executive. Stokes joined Morgan Hunt in 2001, managing the public sector recruitment business, and will continue as a director of the business but will take a break for the remainder of the year. Following her departure, James Stevenson takes over the public sector business and is promoted to managing director, whileSarah Bennett becomes director, education.

Multi-sector recruiter ATA has appointed Scott Bulloch in the newly-created post of head of operations for ATA’s specialist division ATA Verticals, covering the rail and construction. Previously head of ATA Rail and Construction, Bulloch reports directly to ATA Verticals managing director Gary Hewett.

Outsourcing firm The Capita Group has appointed Dr Nigel Wilson as non-executive director. Wilson is group chief financial officer of Legal & General Group and also a senior non-executive director of Halfords Group.

International executive search network Amrop has named Giacomo Santucci, Bruce Walton and Michael Reuter as partners.