The Force is strong with Kent web firm
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A Kent web management firm is to create 50 jobs after being
given the go-ahead for a new office extension.
GForces, based in Bearsted, near Maidstone, is to take on the
new staff as part of a growth strategy and to maintain its leading
position in the web sector.
It also plans to boost the number of students and other young
people its takes on for work experience and placements.
The company is a major player in the automotive industry,
creating websites for big-name dealerships.
The new Caring Lane extension, approved by Maidstone council,
will increase the company’s headquarters to around 15,000 square
feet and provide open-plan office, meeting and training rooms,
staff bistro, shower facilities, and hi-tech digital media
suite.
The firm intends to reduce extra traffic impact by encouraging
cycling to work, car-sharing and flexible working hours. It has
also promised landscaping using native plant species, and
ecological features to support wildlife.
Managing director Giles Smith said: "Following a period of close
cooperation and consultation with Maidstone Borough Council, we’re
delighted that the planning panel has come to this decision. We can
now immediately start construction of the extension and undertake
the first phase of recruitment.
"We are delighted to be in a position to create a substantial
number of new full-time jobs. These skilled roles will undoubtedly
be of great value to the local job market, giving fantastic
opportunities to the county’s most talented individuals."
He added: "We want to attract the brightest and the best, so
these jobs will come with competitive salaries well above the
county average, helping to further stimulate the local
economy."
Thursday, June 17 2010
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