A South Yorkshire based recruitment specialist is set to expand into Leeds to capitalise on the regions ever growing reputation as one of the fastest growing business centres in the UK.

Lee Bhandal, (38), has joined Elevation Recruitment as Joint Managing Director to forge relations throughout West Yorkshire, to keep up with industry demand in the accountancy and finance industries.

He has spent the last 12 years with global specialist recruitment firm Hudson plc based in Leeds.  He is a specialist senior recruiter with expertise across the Finance, HR, Sales & Marketing and Procurement markets.

He has a first rate reputation throughout West Yorkshire having acted as Account Director on many preferred supplier agreements across the Blue Chip PLC and SME sectors.

Lee brings over 12 years recruitment management experience having managed teams of up to 20 staff within the Leeds and Manchester regions.

Lee said; "The growth that Elevation Recruitment has witnessed over the last few years is incredible, and a testament to the closely-knit team based here in South Yorkshire.

"I am extremely excited to be joining the team at Elevation and to be able to play a big part in the future plans of the business in West Yorkshire."

Greg Parkinson, Managing Director of Elevation Recruitment, said;

"I am delighted to be working alongside Lee in the continued development of Elevation. He brings a wealth of recruitment experience spanning over 16 years, a key focus on getting the offering right for his clients and candidates and the hunger to make Elevation a success in West Yorkshire."