Leaving university for an apprenticeship was the best decision I ever made

Leaving university for an apprenticeship was the best decision I ever made In this blog, Madeleine Andrews explains why she chose to embark on an apprenticeship with the North West Transaction Services team. Why is an apprenticeship such an attractive option? I had initially planned to gain a degree at university as I didn’t know …

Future leaders pitch for investment to support their plans for growth

Future leaders pitch for investment to support their plans for growth Professionals across the DSW Network showcased their entrepreneurial ideas for a chance to win up to £250,000 in funding. In an exciting new finale, the twelve participants from DSW’s 2024 Future Leaders programme pitched their ideas on how to grow and enhance their businesses …

Work experience at DSW

Work experience at Dow Schofield Watts: a rite of passage for many students, but what does it mean here? We asked our Content Creation Apprentice, Georgia, to speak to Partners around our Daresbury headquarters to gain an insight into why they encourage accountancy-based work experience, how it impacts their teams, and most importantly, what it …

New mentoring programme aims to nurture our home-grown talent

New mentoring programme aims to nurture our home-grown talent Liz Lawson, DSW Capital‘s Talent & Resourcing Manager, explains how our latest initiative aims to help staff develop their skills and build confidence. What does the mentoring programme hope to achieve? Over the 12-month programme, we aim to provide a pathway to help develop DSW’s internal …

Rising through the ranks with Dow Schofield Watts

Rising through the ranks with Dow Schofield Watts Katie Walton, Dow Schofield Watts’s Brand & Marketing Manager, joined in 2018. Here she discusses her role, the changes she has seen, and her involvement in the firm’s ESG strategy. How did you come to join DSW? The business was looking for someone with a blend of …