• Acorn by Synergie has announced two new appointments in the North of the UK. Jacqueline Baxter and Lindsey Cooke are re-joining the UK recruiter at its Crewe branch in response to increasing demand for its services across the region’s commercial sector, having both previously worked for Acorn. Cooke will drive further expansion in the North-West and Staffordshire areas as a resourcer, alongside Baxter who, as a principle recruiter, will support candidates and businesses in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Preston, Widnes and Wrexham.

• Bristol-based recruitment company Baltimore Consulting has appointed Natalie Rees as head of finance operations. Rees will be responsible for leading a back office team and supporting the sales team to deliver a quality service to both clients and candidates alike.