Tessa Montague (pictured) has been promoted to associate director, while Ekaterina Lukanova has been hired as a senior research executive, having worked for DJS as a consultant for several months.

Ali Sims, research director at DJS, said: “Having worked with both Rina and Tessa extensively, I certainly feel that both individuals deserve their respective appointments.

“Tessa has added a different dimension to our offering over the last couple of years and has really developed in to a senior member of the team. Rina has also been a brilliant addition, and her experience has contributed heavily to some of our recent new clients wins.”