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Skills Edge Training is an independent training company specialising in insurance, financial services, business, leadership and management training. With over 14 years of delivering apprenticeships across England, we are an established high quality provider that takes pride in developing the skills required today, providing local businesses the expertise they need for tomorrow.

The courses we currently have on offer are:

Financial Services

Level 3 Apprenticeships

Compliance Risk Officer

Mortgage Adviser

Financial Services Administrator

Level 4 Apprenticeships

Paraplanner

Financial Adviser

Insurance

Level 2 Apprenticeships

Financial Services Customer Adviser

Level 3 Apprenticeships

Insurance Practitioner

Compliance Risk Officer

Level 4 Apprenticeships

Insurance Professional

Commercial

  Level 3 Apprenticeships

Business Administrator

Team Leader

Level 5 Apprenticeships

Manager

To achieve this all our trainers and assessors have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in their respective roles and sectors. All apprentices benefit from one to one tutorials and group workshops to provide both unique and peer supported learning experiences.

As a preferred partner of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) / Personal Finance Society (PFS), our financial services apprenticeships include a range of industry recognised qualifications.

Through our ICA Certification, we are proud to add to our offering the Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship, now covering both financial services and insurance sectors.

Similarly, our accreditation to City and Guilds / ILM means we can supply a range of leading qualifications to support your organisation’s professional development requirements.

Skipper Recruit is one of the UK’s fastest growing recruitment agencies, supplying temporary and permanent workers to companies across multiple industries including Driving, Construction/M&E and Healthcare/Criminal Justice.

Having been founded in 2020 by Danny Skipper who is an army veteran of the household cavalry regiment (Blues & royals) who served his country in Afghanistan we have gone from strength to strength mainly due to our belief in quality of service to both Client′s and Candidates which makes us stand out of the crowd.

With a combined 20 years experience in recruitment, we are well positioned to service your requirements both in terms of finding work for thousands of job-seekers and/or supplying hundreds of clients each week.

Our specialist divisions are only a phone call away.

☎️Driving-Logistics 01603 299229

☎️Construction/M&E 01603 551650

☎️Healthcare/Criminal Justice 01473 970422

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Smart Growth Associates advises on place making, stewardship development and structuring, neighbourhood planning, regeneration strategy and formulation of business cases.

Particular areas of experience are high street regeneration, BNG and landscape strategies, mixed use delivery, development in conservation areas, place-based tourism strategies, sensitive village growth.

SGA has pioneered collaborative project briefing and stakeholder engagement-led development practice.

Who we are

We are a team of digital marketers based in Norwich offering digital marketing to SMEs at a price they can afford. With a combined 40+ years’ experience in marketing, we have carved out a niche in delivering unparalleled marketing solutions that help businesses grow. Our passionate team brings together a diverse set of talents and backgrounds. We’re proud to call our people team members, and we’re invested in creating an environment where they grow and thrive.

What we do

We work to help small businesses grow and thrive by utilising the full spectrum of Digital Marketing and SEO strategies available to us.

Our services encompass:

·      SEO.

·      Web content.

·      Paid advertising campaigns

·      Social media management.

Our aim goes beyond just achieving goals- we are committed to nurturing long-term growth and results for our clients. Our strategy isn’t simply to raise certain numbers- it’s to fully understand the business goals and ethos of the companies we work for and provide an elevated level of service by immersing ourselves in their journey.

Why we do it

Time and time again we see people losing their faith in marketing- whether they’ve had a bad experience with a previous company or simply don’t trust that it’s worth the investment. We aim to change these perceptions by maintaining a high standard of ethics. We are driven by a desire to make a difference, which is why we carry our values into every aspect of what we do.

We put our money where our mouth is. We are climate positive through Ecologi Zero, and as of recently we are B Corp certified. As well as our focus on environmental sustainability, we work to foster emerging talents in the local community through our T Level placements and work experience opportunities.

What makes us different?

Our unique approach is what sets us apart in an oversaturated market. We utilise a blend of creative and analytical approaches to provide a service that is competent and thoughtful at once, ensuring that every aspect of a client’s SEO is attended to.

We consider ourselves not just your marketing agency but your strategic partners in the growth and development of your business.

Based close to Norwich City Centre, Smooth Media Ltd offers website design and development, and ongoing website care plans, through its Smooth Websites brand. We also offer complementary services such as IT consultancy, professional email management, digital marketing (SEO and SM), and copywriting.

Solinatra is the truly sustainable solution to single use plastics.  Innovative biomaterials that are 100% natural and plant based, with all the benefits of plastic and none of the drawbacks. Fully biodegradable and compostable in all situations, Solinatra doesn’t leave behind any microplastics. Grades of Solinatra are available to suit a wide range of applications, with food and non-food contact approved materials suitable for manufacturing in existing production lines.

Solinatra materials are 100% natural, compostable, biodegradable and contain zero fossil-based ingredients, zero plastics and zero PFAS.

For more information visit https://www.solinatra.com/

Based in the heart of Norfolk, our HR and mediation service is dedicated to providing tailored support for businesses and individuals across the region.

We offer a comprehensive range of services, including guidance on employment relations, recruitment, employment contracts, policies and procedures, redundancy and restructure support, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings), salary and benefits advice, employee engagement programmes, and HR process health checks.

Our expertise also extends to mediation for inheritance, insolvency, and probate matters, ensuring a holistic approach to conflict resolution.

We partner with recruiters, probate and insolvency practitioners, accountants, payroll providers, and employment lawyers to deliver integrated and seamless solutions for our clients. Whether you’re a small business or a larger organisation, we provide flexible services designed to support your growth and operational efficiency.

Meet Our Director

The team is headed by Sophie, a highly skilled and qualified CIPD qualified professional with over a decade of HR experience. Sophie specialises in delivering strategic and dynamic guidance, fully aligned with the latest Employment Law developments.

 With extensive hands-on experience gained from working within a small, agile team, Sophie has become a versatile and trusted first point of contact for all HR matters.

Let’s Chat

We pride ourselves on delivering pragmatic and forward-thinking solutions, empowering businesses to thrive in a competitive market. Whether you need day-to-day HR support or mediation services to navigate complex issues, or conflict, we’re here to help you succeed.

Let us partner with you to create a more efficient, engaged, and legally compliant workforce while addressing challenges with expertise and care.

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