Jackson Hogg opens Tees Valley office at Wilton Universal Group’s Haverton Hill base

Growing recruitment & HR specialist Jackson Hogg has expanded into the Tees Valley in a move supported by Wilton Universal Group.

Opening its office with a team of eight at Wilton’s Haverton Hill offshore base, Jackson Hogg is already planning to increase its headcount to 20 in the coming months as it supports the industrial and tech-led regeneration of the area.

As a STEM-focused business built on establishing trusted long-term client relationships, Jackson Hogg provides a range of outsourced HR services to businesses in the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing sectors

With an existing office in Newcastle, and a US-based team supporting American tech clients, Jackson Hogg, which employs more than 90 people, has been active in Tees Valley for some time.

As a result of increased investment in Tees Valley, particularly driven by the transformation of the former Redcar steelworks site into Teesworks, and the creation of the Teesside freeport, Jackson Hogg is strengthening its position in the area.

Following Wilton’s acquisition of its 58-acre Haverton Hill site in 2021, it has undergone significant refurbishment and upgrades to welcome new tenants and operations.  It joins Wilton’s adjacent Port Clarence offshore base on the banks of the River Tees, creating a 112-acre site.

Richard Hogg, chief executive of Jackson Hogg, said: “Tees Valley is becoming a focal point for investment into industrial and scientific developments, and we are keen to increase the role we are playing in these markets and contribute to the economic success of the area.

“Being within the freeport zone, which will include exciting developments such as GE’s turbine manufacturing facility and the recently announced SeAH Wind monopile factory, as well as close to Wilton International, we can build on our existing presence to support these large companies and their growing supply chains.”

Bill Scott OBE, chief executive of Wilton Universal Group, said: “Haverton Hill Offshore Base has not only increased our own capacity to take more and larger projects, but it’s also attracting businesses like Jackson Hogg that are keen to be part of Tees Valley’s 21^st century renaissance.

“We’re establishing an engineering and logistics hub on the banks of River Tees that will contribute to a sustainable future for this area and we’re delighted to welcome Richard and his team who will make an important contribution.”

• You can read more about Jackson Hogg’s Tees Valley expansion in March’s edition of North East Times Magazine