At the inspectorate the SSAIB, Sam Ogilvie, who serves as the Marketing Assistant at the Tyneside-based organisation, recently completed an 18-month Marketing Assistant apprenticeship with the Oxford Professional Education Group, earning a Distinction.
This apprenticeship required Sam, pictured right, to show his ability to manage various aspects of marketing, including the planning and coordination of activities, budgeting principles, and conducting market research. To achieve this qualification, Sam undertook a project around organising and assessing The Fire Event at the NEC Birmingham, in April. This project not only allowed Sam to apply his learning in a real-world context but also showed his ability to handle complex marketing tasks. Reflecting, Sam expressed pride in earning the highest possible grade and noted that the apprenticeship facilitated his personal and professional development.
Meanwhile, Lauren Dunlavy, pictured centre, who serves as a Fire Schemes Administrator, has continued to build on her earlier achievements by completing the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course. This five-day course covered topics such as business management systems, the principles of business process management, and advanced auditing techniques. With this new qualification, Lauren is now equipped to conduct audits against the international management standard ISO 9001 and SP205 standards, for compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
SSAIB CEO Paul Phillips, pictured left, said: “I am incredibly proud of Sam and Lauren for their hard work and dedication. Their achievements are a testament to SSAIB’s commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence within our team. These new qualifications will not only benefit Sam and Lauren but will also enhance the service we provide to our clients, ensuring we continue to lead the way in the fire and security industry.”
Photo courtesy of the SSAIB. The certification body for the fire and security industries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland recently marked its 30th anniversary, coinciding with the annual auditors’ meeting.
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