Chatton woman appointed to marketing role in property consultants' Alnwick office

Emma Gillespie-Payne will be based in its Alnwick office and be responsible for working across the company’s rural, property and commercial offices in Newcastle, Sedgefield, Hexham, Northallerton and Dumfries.

The former Duchess’s Community High School pupil previously worked at a leading land, business and property firm as well as luxury lifestyle publication, Living North.

She said: “I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to be part of a business which has such a tremendous reputation and what is in currently the most progressive stage of its growth.”

“In such an uncertain economy there will undoubtedly be challenges ahead, so my aim is to work alongside my new colleagues, to look at our product and portfolio with a fresh approach.

“There’s a huge amount of experience within the leadership team at youngsRPS and they concentrate on ensuring their people are at the heart of their strategy.

“In the past few years, there has been a lot of change in the markets in which we operate, and as a forward-thinking business, youngsRPS has made changes to ensure clients are supported at the highest level.

“We have a very clear vision for the future, and I hope that my experience can help drive the business further forward during the next chapter.”

Managing director for youngsRPS Robbie Hutchinson, said: “We are thrilled to have Emma join our team, I know that her ideas, energy and enthusiasm are key to developing and implementing our future strategic marketing and communications plans.”