Equity Partner at Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors and Manager of Employment Law Team. 

Class of: 2005

Daniel studied A Levels in Law, Sociology and Business Studies from 2003 to 2005, achieving A grades in each subject.

On finishing his studies at Greenhead College, Daniel took a quite unconventional route into the legal profession. Initially intending to take a year out to gain work experience, the position he took was of an office junior at Huddersfield firm of solicitors Chadwick Lawrence.

Daniel has remained there ever since. Within 6 months of joining the firm, he was invited to undertake a part-time law degree at the University of Huddersfield, achieving a first-class honours degree before passing the post-graduate Legal Practice Course with a distinction.

In December 2017, Daniel became an equity partner of the firm and currently manages the employment law team and wider commercial services arm of the business. Daniel is a regular contributor in the business section of Kirklees Business News, and often delivers topical seminars to the general business community.

Commenting on his time at Greenhead College, Daniel said:

“My time at the College helped me to better understand the career direction I wished to take. Having never studied Law previously, it became clear that this was a subject I wanted to know more about and, ultimately, seek a career in. The grounding in this subject allowed me to flourish in my university studies and, from the perspective of Chadwick Lawrence, we have maintained excellent links with the College in taking students for work placements and permanent roles.”

Owner of New Zealand based Digital Marketing Company ‘Digital Hothouse’

Class of: 1998

Paul studied A Levels in Business Studies, Principle of Accounts and Computer Studies at Greenhead from 1996 to 1998 winning the 1998 Wheawill and Sudworth Award.

During his time at Greenhead, Paul showed a particular interest within Marketing within the Business Studies A-Level course, so he went on to study Marketing at Northumbria University. After graduation, Paul got a job working for Internet Direct a local business started from somebody’s garage selling Digital Cameras over the Internet. At this point, Paul realised that the Internet and Digital Marketing was the future so Paul stayed in this field, working for Redcats before moving to Agency side. After working for a couple of agencies, Paul was offered a move to Shanghai to work for a specialist retailer selling accessories to over 25 international markets.

After a year living in China, Paul was then offered a job in Auckland, New Zealand, where he still resides. After working for a large Digital Agency, Paul decided to do it for himself and setup his own business, Digital Hothouse. Digital Hothouse has been going since 2010 and provides Digital Marketing services to some of New Zealand’s largest businesses including 1 of the top 6 most visited websites in the country.

Commenting on his time at Greenhead College, Paul said:

Before I started at Greenhead College, I had no idea what I wanted to do, but upon graduating I knew what I wanted to do with my life and what I wanted to work in. I had fantastic teaching and support from the Business Studies team in particular, alongside their unrestrained enthusiasm which drove me to go to University and study Marketing. If it wasn’t for the staff at Greenhead, I don’t know what I’d be doing now, but I don’t think I’d have had anywhere near the success that I have had. I will always look back at my time at Greenhead with great fondness and some of the friends gained there are still my best friends today – even living at the opposite ends of the earth!

Business Owner of Pura Cosmetics

Class of: 2018

At Greenhead College, Rose studied Business, French and Geography from 2016 – 2018.

Rose set up her company, Pura Cosmetics, aged 15 years old as part of a business competition at her high school with just a £25 start-up fund.

Since then, Rose has never looked back. Pura Cosmetics, her all-natural, cruelty-free, vegan lip cosmetic brand, has grown from strength to strength.

Rose manufactures and retails all her products herself, which are now being used by the stars of Love Island and other celebrities. Rose wholesales her range to independent stockists, mainly throughout Yorkshire, sells her products online via her e-commerce website and trades at artisan markets and shows across the country.

During her time at Greenhead, Rose received various business awards and accolades such as UK National Young Trader of the Year 2017, and was the youngest ever recipient of Theo Paphitis’ Small Business award. Rose has also been names as one of the top ten most inspiring girls in tech in the UK and is on the UK 20 under 20 top young entrepreneurs list.

For Rose to grow her business to become such a success whilst studying for her A Levels is remarkable. She worked tirelessly around the clock, ensuring to fit in her studies alongside developing new products, making each and every customer order in mass volumes, trading across the country and everything in between. A true inspiration to all future young entrepreneurs!

Commenting on her time at Greenhead College, Rose said:

“I would like to thank the GC Business Studies department for their help, support and encouragement during my two years at Greenhead. They provided me with great advice and recommended lots of fab opportunities for me.”