RICHARD Barker has been appointed new operations director with East Anglian recruitment firm Cooper Lomaz.Mr Barker, 45, will be introducing new business opportunities and a range of services and in particular, launching a new temps business.

RICHARD Barker has been appointed new operations director with East Anglian recruitment firm Cooper Lomaz.

Mr Barker, 45, will be introducing new business opportunities and a range of services and in particular, launching a new temps business.

He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held managerial and directorial posts with other major recruiters in London and the south east.

He worked for Manpower and Kelly Services after a 16-year spell with the Metropolitan Police.

He said he was “delighted” to be working with the firm and was “thoroughly impressed” with the dedication and professionalism of the teams.