RECRUITMENT firm Time Appointments has promoted Tom Blake to manager of its Ipswich office.He will take over the office management role at the Ipswich-based business from managing director Craig Dade.

RECRUITMENT firm Time Appointments has promoted Tom Blake to manager of its Ipswich office.

He will take over the office management role at the Ipswich-based business from managing director Craig Dade.

Mr Blake has a wealth of experience in sales and customer service and will be responsible for the future growth of the Ipswich office.

Mr Dade said Mr Blake, who was nominated for the Rising Star Award in the 2007 Suffolk Recruitment Awards, was “a perfect fit” for the role.

“Tom has been a major influence. He's enthusiastic, loyal and committed and most importantly, good at what he does,” he said.

“It gives me time to concentrate on the developmental plans for the coming year. We all wish him well in his promotion.”