The last 6 weeks at Spectrecom has seen a rapid growth in our staffing levels – we're now up to 20 people and double the size we were a year ago. Scary! I'm relieved to say this marks the conclusion of the expansion plan for the time being. After our move into Waterloo Film Studios it's now time to consolidate our new position – no more hiring or major procurement for the next 6 months.

So, a bit about the new team members. In the order of their arrival at Spectrecom:

Ash Flight (21) is the youngest member of the team. He joined from a marketing role at Ravensbourne College and is providing able assistance to Christiaan, supporting him in marketing research, new social media, and the maintenance and updating of the website. Don't be fooled - he's a wise head on young shoulders.

Suzanne Baker-Downes joined from Green Screen Soho and is helping Jonny to manage the studio; Jonny's in charge of the technical operation of the studio whilst Suzanne heads up marketing, bookings and studio hospitality. This Canadian lady is a very tough cookie and with over 15 years experience in the industry, she seems to know everyone worth knowing. How come she'd never heard of me?

Paul Moses was shortlisted from over 200 candidates for 2 new camera / editor posts, and we interviewed him via Skype at his old base in Australia's Snowy Mountains - a technological first for us as well as Paul! His fantastic showreel and affable personality won us over and he's already proving hugely popular with clients.

Alex Hinx was the second lucky recruit for the camera / editor post. As with Paul, we brought him in because he had the friendly, capable attitude we look for in all Spectrecommers, and because we needed to strengthen our team of multi-skilled operators. We also needed to bolster the company's vegetarian membership.

Jacqui Petrie has replaced Gill in the book keeping role. Gill was working part time with Sarah in the Yorkshire office, but the as the financial operation's grown, we needed someone full time in the London office. Jacqui's stringent review on outgoings and expenses has proved frightening for some (!), but we still manage to keep the Stage Door pub busy on Friday nights.

You'll be able to meet all of the new team members very soon because we're already working on producing our next series of staff profile videos. They'll start appearing on this site in 2 week's time.