Spencer Group
James Chadband has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. James is currently the Head of Product at DataCow, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Spencer Group from 2007 to 2022, starting as a Developer and progressing through roles such as Development Team Leader and Software Development Manager. Before joining Spencer Group, they were a KTP Associate at the University of Hull & C Spencer Ltd from 2005 to 2007. James also worked at Britvic Soft Drinks from 2001 to 2005, initially as a Telesales Representative and later as a Business Development Representative.
James Chadband holds a Master's degree in Intelligent Systems from De Montfort University, which they obtained in 2023. James completed their undergraduate education at the University of Hull, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Internet Computing and Computer Science from 2001 to 2004.
In addition to their educational qualifications, James Chadband has acquired several certifications. James obtained the MCMI certification from the Chartered Management Institute in January 2012 and the MBCS certification from the British Computer Society in March 2005. Furthermore, they have certifications from Oracle as an Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 5 Developer and from Zend as a Zend Certified Engineer, PHP 5. The specific months and years of achievement for these certifications are not provided.
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Spencer Group
Established in 1989 by our Executive Chairman, Charlie Spencer OBE, Spencer Group is one of the UK’s largest independent, family owned multi-disciplinary engineering businesses. We specialise in multi-disciplinary engineering projects, ranging from the design and build of green power stations, building capacity on the rail network and maintaining complex suspension bridges. We have a unique approach to engineering and a passion for delivering unique solutions. Our integrated approach includes capability in design, building, civils, track, slipforming, M&E, materials handling, electrification, controls and instrumentations. Our multi skilled experienced team allows us to deliver turnkey projects for our clients safely on time and to budget. Spencer Group employs around 350 people and we are recognised for our work in championing female talent within a traditionally male-dominated sector. In 2018 we were awarded the Medium Organisation prize at the Northern Power Women Awards. We are also proud to support the living wage and were the first engineering business to do so. We are passionate about maintaining good mental health having taken the “time to change” pledge. We promote this agenda through our active health campaigns, vary flex working and mental health support.