Manchester-based business consultancy, Elevate, is celebrating a string of successes as it welcomes new hire, Jessica Pomfret, to the team.

Pomfret, who joins as Operations Manager, will oversee a number of upcoming projects, including the Innovate Manchester workshops, which will be run in partnership with MIDAS and GC Business Growth Hub, the Northern Gamechangers awards and an upcoming series of fully funded leadership courses.

She previously worked as a Leadership Project Specialist at GC Business Growth Hub, where she managed the BEIS funded Peer Network Programme, supporting over 650 Greater Manchester-based SMEs.

Speaking on her new role, Pomfret said: “I’m so pleased to be joining the Elevate team, it’s a very exciting time for the business as they launch new projects, such as the Northern Gamechangers which I’m thrilled to be working on. Already, the strong female team has grown and worked on some fantastic events across the city – I can’t wait to be a part of what’s to come.”

The expansion comes as the Elevate team prepares to host its very first awards program, the Northern Gamechangers. Taking place on 14th September, the awards came to fruition after Elevate noticed the little recognition available for those making a real difference in the region. Unlike most awards before it, there are no defined categories – instead, all finalists excel in a number of areas, including sustainability, decarbonisation, social mobility, diversity and inclusion, and charitable partnerships.

Speaking on the expansion and exciting new awards programme, Ilona Alcock, Elevate’s Co-Founder and Director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jess to Elevate – as a small, close knit team, it was imperative that we got our fourth member just right, and we have certainly succeeded.

“Jess brings with her a wealth of experience from her previous roles and is already making her mark here. With a brand-new hire and lots of exciting events in the pipeline – including our very first awards (which promises to be nothing like your usual ceremony!) we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Watch this space!”