Josh becomes youngest senior consultant

IT and digital recruitment specialist Syntax Consultancy has appointed its youngest ever senior consultant.

Former Derby College student Josh Winfield has been appointed to the role at the age of 23, making him Syntax’s youngest senior recruitment consultant in its 33-year history.

Josh, who has built his career despite the challenges posed by his dyslexia, said: “My new role will require looking at more business strategies, new customers and seeing how we can maximise the current business model, while also being a support system, and mentor, for other colleagues.

“I am most excited by the fact I am the youngest senior consultant at Syntax, which gives me a chance to do something different, own the role and prove that you don’t have to be of a certain age to be in a senior position and remove that stigma.”

Roger Frost, managing director at Syntax Consultancy, said: “Josh is an extremely driven employee, who has shown incredible ability when it comes to connecting with candidates and clients.

“Josh has always been very open about his dyslexia and has used it as more of a challenge, as opposed to something negative, which enables him to be the best version of himself, bringing a positive atmosphere to the whole of Syntax.

“His promotion was a no-brainer and we are excited to see him putting his own creative spin on the role.”