A BOUTIQUE search agency has welcomed two new staff members onboard ahead of the launch of a brand new offering.

The Audit Lab, based in Chorley New Road, is to launch an new SEO department.

Spearheading the new department will be 12-year digital marketing veteran Nick Boyle, who has joined The Audit Lab as strategic director. Mr Boyle, who has previously worked for big names including Virgin Money, Talk Talk and Matalan, said: “From first hearing about The Audit Lab I wanted to be involved, so it was a very easy decision to make the move. Our approach to delivering sustainable results here is leaps and bounds ahead of other agencies and we’re in a very strong position to grow our client base further this year.”

Joining him at the firm is Ellie Entwistle who will lead the content marketing department as digital PR manager.

She said: “I’m excited to be working so closely with the wide range of clients The Audit Lab is connected with, The culture of the agency is second to none and I’m thrilled to be a part of the team.”

The hires come at time when the fast growing agency has recently moved to a bigger office space and is anticipating recruiting more staff in the near future.

Claire Crompton, co-founder and director at The Audit Lab said: “We’re so excited to not only have a new client offering but the talented people to lead it. The agency growing has been our biggest goal for myself and co-founder over last year, and with the new office and members of the team, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for us.”