Kate Sparkes

Head of HR

[Kate Sparkes @KateSparkesTPD]

@thebodycoach Good luck Joe! The crowds are immense and will carry you through the tough bits.

[Sesame @WeAreSesame]

We're extremely happy to welcome Toni Smith to the business today as our new Network Distribution Director.

Toni has emailed all of our members this morning with a welcome message, and shared her hopes for the future.

Thrilled to have you here, Toni — let's do great things!

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Lights, camera... you?

We're hiring an Events Manager to lead the team that delivers our comprehensive programme of in-person and virtual events across the year.

If that sounds like your next step on the career ladder, read more and apply:

https://t.co/qTRrNWvWHT

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Are you on the lookout for your next career step? We're hiring a new Information & Cybersecurity Manager.

Join our team and you'll have a say in shaping our future, as we embark on an exciting period of significant transformation.

Read more here: https://t.co/TioiPDx3bH

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

And they're off!

Our HR&D department are cycling from our Sale head office to Liverpool — and back! — today in support of our fundraising efforts for @CHWHofficial.

Can you spare anything to support homeless people in Greater Manchester?

https://t.co/qz6WNnf3ib

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

With the start of the new academic year, thousands of kids are off to a new school for the first time this week.

SBG colleagues whose children are at a new school can take time off each day in their first week, to help them settle in.

Browse SBG jobs: https://t.co/r4ueF1z1PE

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Cold Hands Warm Hearts was nominated as our UK charity partner for 2024 by the Adviser Helpdesk's Sam Riley. He's been supporting this vital cause ever since its founding in 2020.

Can you spare anything? https://t.co/hhsl9IkMif

#SBG24hrRowRideRun

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Not even a third of the way through their epic 24-hour 'indoor triathlon', our brave team have —taking it in turns — covered over 165km! 😱

We've raised over £400 for @chwhofficial since we started — can you help us out?

Give here: https://t.co/hhsl9IkMif

#SBG24hrRowRideRun

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Judging from yesterday's performance, England might not be winning the football this summer.

But we're thrilled that our team took home the gold at last night's #DIFA2024.

Thank you — we're absolutely bowled over! And congratulations to our fellow winners.

#TogetherWeCan

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Throughout 2022 and 2023, we were proud to partner with the team at @StAnnsHospice in Manchester, raising money to equip their new counselling suite building so that patients and their families could not only live with illness, but live well.

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

A very Happy Holi to everyone celebrating around the world today, including our team in India who are enjoying a public holiday!

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Someone being neurodivergent isn't something we should merely accept or make adaptations for — it's something to be celebrated!

All this week, we're taking the chance to share stories and guidance that help our team support neurodiverse colleagues, advisers and customers.

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Enormous luck to everyone at our 2024 UK charity partner, @CHWHOfficial, who have started their epic 52-hour sleepout this weekend to raise funds for homeless people in Greater Manchester.

Learn more and give here: https://t.co/a24NxaViP7

#TogetherWeCan

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

In the first edition of his new regular column for @_MoneyMarketing, SBG CEO Richard Harrison outlines why it's currently the hardest time to be an adviser in over a decade.

Read now: https://t.co/9nnNVbeG2z

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

This week our team have been sharing stories, pointers and guidance to help demystify 'the Big C', and ensure we all know how to access resources and support if they or a family member is affected.

Our thoughts are with everyone facing cancer today, and in the future.

[Kate Sparkes @KateSparkesTPD]

Welcome to SBG Richard!

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

We're ready to hit the ground running in 2024, starting with welcoming our new CEO, Richard Harrison for his first day.

Welcome to the team, Richard — we can't wait to get to work.

#TogetherWeCan

[Moya Cole Hospice @StAnnsHospice]

Our wonderful corporate supporters Sesame Bankhall Group have raised £33,000 as part of their pledge to support our #BuildItTogether appeal for a new Heald Green hospice! 🙌

Read more 👇 https://t.co/OC1E7UegF2

[Kate Sparkes @KateSparkesTPD]

@paul_furk_runs @UKRunChat @Marathon_Mcr Stick to the plan. Get some good 6 milers in over the next few weeks. It tough going. You don’t want to endure it longer than you need to!

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

Some good news this Friday — we've just 10% left to go on our fundraising target for @StAnnsHospice!

And we're currently running our annual colleague survey. So we've pledged to add £2 to the pot for every completed survey.

Got a few pennies spare?

https://t.co/GS4DGvQdK3

[Sesame Bankhall Group @SesameBankhallG]

The total is in! 🌱 Our volunteers in Gurgaon have planted 250 saplings and raised ₹1,67,000 (approx. £1,613) for Assisted Living for Autistic Persons. Fantastic effort, team! Thank you everyone who helped us reach this milestone. #TogetherWeCan #CharityChallenge23