A WATCH and jewellery expert from Wythall has been appointed assistant manager of the Harborne, Birmingham branch of top independent jeweller Rudell.

Jason Spencer, who began his career 14 years ago as trainee with a local jeweller in Solihull before moving to its branch in Redditch, will offer nearly nine years' experience as a senior manager in sales and repairs based at Rudell's high street showroom, now open six days a week.

The 34-year-old, who has a Retail Jewellers' Diploma, previously managed branches of a major jeweller in Chelmsley Wood and Wolverhampton.

Mr Spencer said: "I am delighted to be joining a jeweller that has such an excellent reputation for customer service, quality products and value for money. I am looking forward to guiding Rudell customers through our wide range of designer brands and offering expert technical advice."