Redbrik promote Jessica Risorto to director

South Yorkshire and North East Derbyshire estate agents, Redbrik has promoted Jessica Risorto to director as it looks to develop a greater diversity of skills amongst the senior management team.

Since joining the firm in 2015, Risorto has continually delivered and grown in every position within the sales department. Most recently, she held the position of area manager in Chesterfield, which she will continue to lead on.

She will join managing director Mark Ross and directors David Cooper and Peter Lee as a member of Redbrik’s board of directors.

Risorto said: “I would like to say thank you to Mark, David and Peter for giving me this fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of the business. Coming from a hospitality background, prior to joining Redbrik, I understand the importance of exceptional customer service. I’m excited to bring this and many new ideas across the entire organisation.”

Mark Ross commented: “Jessica has been with us for six years, and in that time, has gained a wealth of knowledge which we believe she will apply to her new role. David, Peter and I are thrilled that she will be supporting us with the delivery of strategic plans in 2022 and beyond.”

Redbrik has also announced that Laura Molloy has been promoted to area manager for the Crystal Peaks branch, after previously working as sales manager and then most recently assistant manager in Chesterfield.

A newly created position of head of residential sales will be held by David Cooper.

As well as his role in managing the South West Sheffield branch and director duties, Cooper will oversee the residential property sales operations of the business. This will involve facilitating an enhanced property sales service for home movers.

With branches in Chesterfield, South West Sheffield, Crystal Peaks and North West Sheffield, Redbrik says it is looking to further expand its team during 2022 with several new hires and promotions.

Miles & Barr moves to new HQ on Herne Business Park

Miles & Barr has moved from Sandwich’s Discovery Park to a new headquarters on Herne Business Park.

The refurbished 8,500sq ft office at The Links on the Herne Business Park, near Herne Bay, will be able to accommodate more than 100 employees, which will provide a base to around a third of its workforce.

The new office includes an indoor garden with picnic tables and fake grass to provide meeting space.

Mark Brooks, CEO at Miles & Barr said: “From the creation of break-out collaborative meeting areas in the Mind Garden to a communal hub in our kitchen with a bistro dining area, we’ve created a working environment that engages our staff but also gives them a chance to take a break to rejuvenate.”

The company says it is now looking forward to staff being able to return to the workplace as Covid restrictions are eased.

Brooks added: “Due to the recent coronavirus guidelines, we have not been able to welcome staff to our head office in the way we would have hoped. We are very much looking forward to the day when we can welcome all head office members of staff to The Links and see it being used in the way it was intended.”

Stoneridge Estate Agents appoints new Brightlingsea branch manager

Stoneridge Estate Agents, which has offices in north Essex, has appointed Barry Hayes as the branch manager of its new Brightlingsea site.

Hayes, who spent 25 years at Boydens Estate Agents, has been working within the industry since the 1980s, mainly in the Tendring and Colchester areas.

He will now take charge of Stoneridge’s newest office, which was opened in Victoria Street, Brightlingsea last September. He replaces former branch manager Adam Cast.

A spokesperson for Stonebridge told the press: “Following on from the recent opening of our new branch we are pleased to announce the arrival of Barry Hayes as branch manager.

“Barry brings many years’ experience with him, adding to a team covering residential sales and lettings.”