A lot can happen in 20 years! Ask our latest employee to hit the 20-year anniversary milestone, Kelly Bolam, and she’d certainly agree.

When taking her first steps into the Winns offices back in 2005, she began as an office junior. Fast forward two decades and she now leads a team and is a constant source of advice and guidance to others around her.

Skilled in her role within our First Response Team, Kelly has been appreciated by far too many people to mention over the years, but Chris Jones, Associate Director and Head of FRT, tried to summarise her impact best.

He said: “Over the years, she has demonstrated unwavering dedication and professionalism, becoming an integral part of our team.

“Her expertise and commitment to excellence have made a significant impact on both her colleagues and the clients we serve.

“We are grateful for her contributions and look forward to many more successful years together.

“Congratulations, Kelly, on this incredible milestone!”

Her story highlights the many opportunities to progress at Winn Group, evolving a career with us as we take our own next step as a company.

Kelly has benefited from this outlook, ensuring consistent career progression over the years.

She said: “I started out as an office Junior, and I’m now a Team Leader so I’d like to think my hard work paid off.

“I’ve made some good friends along the way, past and present. There is also a lot of opportunity to progress, which many jobs don’t offer.  And of course, I appreciate my team.

“When I started back in the 1800’s, I think there was only about 30 staff scattered across three offices on Heaton Road.

“It’s unbelievable how much the company has grown and evolved in the time I’ve been here.”

FRT has grown significantly during the past 20 years, with Kelly thankful to a lot of different people for their support over the years.

She added: “It’s hard to pinpoint one person when you have been here since the building was built.  

“I do have to say a special thanks to Tom Douglas and Paul Hewitson though, both still provide me with essential support and deserve medals for putting up with me.”

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