Remploy, provider of employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions has appointed Sue Butcher as HR director.

Butcher, previously interim HR director since August, has held numerous senior employee relations, HR and reward positions with Alliance Boots, pharmacy-led health and beauty group.

Tim Matthews, Remploy chief executive, says: “We are delighted to have Sue on board after her period as interim. I am confident that she will play an important part in helping us to achieve our challenging growth targets in this difficult economic climate.”