Three Appointments for Harlow Consulting

Harrogate, Yorkshire-based research agency Harlow Consulting has appointed James McNaught as an entry level Researcher, and Kirsty Ainslie as Research and Operations Administrator, while promoting Dr Ben Kehoe to Research Manager.

The firm was founded in 2019 by Jennifer Brennan and Clare Vokes, and now has a staff of ten. It works in sectors including construction, heritage and healthcare, and also extensively in the education sector developing qualifications, standards and apprenticeship frameworks.

Ainslie (pictured) joins with a background in financial services and the insurance sector, most recently as a compliance advisor. McNaught joins with a degree in Sports Science from Leeds Beckett University and two and a half years' work experience as a personal trainer, during which Harlow's founders were his clients. His new role involves desk research, data analysis and fieldwork, conducting interviews and creating questionnaires.

Kehoe joined the company in 2021 as a Researcher, and is promoted from Senior Researcher to Research Manager – he will now design, manage and deliver projects from start to finish.

'James and Kirsty both aligned well with our culture and values' says Brennan. 'James has a positive outlook. His enthusiasm, curious mind, and transferable skills make him a natural fit for a research career. His background in sports science also opens up potential new avenues for future project work. Kirsty has an impressive background, and her organisational skills are essential for us as our agency continues to expand'.

Web site: www.harlowconsulting.co.uk .