Congratulations to US2U Consulting Founder & CEO Rachel Blackburn, who has been awarded the prestigious MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in HM The King's New Year Honours List 2025.

Rachel's MBE award is for services to the Business Community and to Exports.

This recognition highlights Rachel's tireless dedication and outstanding contribution to advancing local, national and international business success whilst supporting a range of community organisations. She has also supported the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda in business and the community.

Read our e-newsletter announcement of this news here. Read the full story of Rachel's MBE in our news section.

Other media and press coverage of the New Year Honours List 2025 and Rachel Blackburn's MBE can be found below:

Official Government New Year Honours List 2025 (Rachel is on page 61)

The Independent: Full New Year Honours List 2025

Norwich Evening News: New Year Honours List 2025 - Rachel Blackburn Named MBE

Eastern Daily Press: New Year Honours List 2025 - Rachel Blackburn Named MBE

UK Government Department for Business & Trade Press Release: Top UK business leaders awarded New Year's Honours

The Open University: OU MBA Alumna recognised in New Year Honours

BBC News: Awards to people from Norfolk

ITV News: Awards to people in the ITV Anglia region

Enterprise Nation: Entrepreneurs Awarded in New Year's Honours 2025

Our December 2024 e-newsletter has been published, taking a look at our news & events our team attended over the last few months as we end the year.

This edition features news of Rachel Blackburn attending September's DCD Conference in London, an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion summit by Tower Bridge, and a Saxon Air charity fundraising ball in Norfolk.

There is also an international theme with the team attending a New York Jets networking event in London in October (coinciding with the NFL's overseas games in the UK), before 'jetting' off to New York for a week-long trade mission. Rachel Blackburn also met the UK's new Minister for Services, Small Business and Exports, Gareth Thomas MP, at an International Trade Week 2024 event in London.

With the festive season now in full swing, the team also attended charity events including The Royal Variety Performance, and NSPCC and The GEM Appeal fundraising events in Manchester.

Read all of this and more here: US2U Consulting E-news December 2024

Visit us2uconsulting.com or Contact us to find out how US2U Consulting can make a positive difference to your organisation, or to be added to our email list. We wish all of our followers, clients and suppliers a relaxing festive period and a successful 2025.

Our September 2024 e-newsletter has been published, sharing our latest news.

This edition includes latest workplace advice and policy on Diversity and Inclusion and sexual harassment, news of the team attending an African Leadership Action conference in London, and a cultural trip to Japan. We have also been busy supporting our local community.

Read all of these stories and more here: US2U Consulting E-news September 2024

Visit us2uconsulting.com or Contact us to find out how US2U Consulting can make a positive difference to your organisation, or to be added to our email list.

Our July 2024 e-newsletter has been published, documenting our recent news.

This edition includes news of our long-standing International Trade Advisor from the Department for Business and Trade, Leszek Wysocki, retiring after 22 years in the role. On the topic of exporting, US2U Consulting team members recently attended BritishAmerican Business events in London, including an annual Transatlantic Growth Awards event, and a networking event at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge.

US2U CEO & Founder Rachel Blackburn also attended an Australian Networking Event in New York in May.

We are also pleased to be sponsoring a Horsford Cricket Club player for the 2024 season.

Read all of these stories and more here: US2U Consulting E-news July 2024

Visit us2uconsulting.com or Contact us to find out how US2U Consulting can make a positive difference to your organisation, or to be added to our email list.

This edition also features US2U Consulting's top tips to help you manage key business challenges and opportunities over the summer:

Summer can be a unique time for businesses, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Whether you're navigating fluctuating workloads, planning for the year's second half, or seeking ways to keep your team motivated, our top tips are designed to support you every step of the way.

Package: c£34k plus bonus, benefits and relocation package

Location: Great Yarmouth

With a reputation for delivering amazing customer service, our client is looking for an accomplished Manual Machinist to prepare test pieces for a wide range of clients in the oil & gas and renewable energy industries.

Working with a team of professionals you must be able to clearly demonstrate your ability to work with colleagues to:

• Prepare metallic test pieces in line with national/international standards and company procedures

• Use mills, lathes, saws and surface grinders

• Complete oxyacetylene and plasma cutting

• Adapt your machining skills for a unique challenge

• Verify dimensions and interpret data to pass on to colleagues

• Undergo on the job training as requested by the Machine Shop Manager

This role requires English and Mathematics grade A-C GCSE or similar, a desire to challenge yourself learn and adapt as no two days are the same. A fork lift licence is desirable although training will be provided. Fabrication experience is desirable but not essential.

If you have the right to work in the UK, are passionate about metal, have excellent analytical, interpersonal and priority management skills with great attention to detail then please apply for this opportunity to develop personally and technically.

Please send your CV to: rachelb@us2uconsulting.com or telephone 01603 716852

View the vacancy PDF here