SEARCH and selection consultants Matthews Harris have made two appointments at their Bolton office.

Mark Banham, aged 31, Business Development Manager at Plumbs in Preston, has joined as a consultant. Phil Tomlin has been appointed Business Development Manager.

Mr Tomlin, previously Marketing Manager at Business Link East Lancashire, will develop long-term strategy and promote the firm's new e-recruitment service -- blackcat.net.

Joint Manager Director Jacqui Matthews said: "The appointments are recognition of the company's progress and growth.

"We will be announcing further appointments and initiatives over the next few months."