Lorren Smith, executive assistant at Purely Energy, said the company initially hoped to recruit someone to work from its Warrington office, before widening its search. Purely Energy is an energy broker and consultancy that helps businesses secure energy deals and manage their consumption. The candidate, who is from India, required sponsorship, leading the company to begin the process of securing a sponsor licence. In Warrington, 268 organisations hold a licence to sponsor foreign workers – roughly one in every 32 businesses. To find out more about Purely Energy, visit their website - https://www.purelyenergy.co.uk/