Self-starter Lauren lands plum health and safety role
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AN AMBITIOUS former pupil of Huntly's Gordon Schools has landed a role with a leading north-east consultancy after self-funding studies to gain industry qualification in health and safety.
Lauren Diver (18) has joined HSEQ consultancy, Quensh, as a trainee health and safety co-ordinator.
Lauren, who is from Keith, left school in 2019 and undertook a year of study to gain the NEBOSH national general certificate, the ideal starting point for a career in health and safety management.
Quensh managing director Andy James said Lauren’s appointment was in line with the company’s commitment to investing in the workforce of the future.
He said: "Quensh is dedicated to the development of young talent and we are delighted to welcome Lauren to the team.
"Her appointment is a testament to the way she has applied herself to her own professional development."
Lauren was delighted to be joining the next generation of health and safety professionals.
She said: "It is extremely exciting for me to have my first professional job since leaving school and I am very grateful for this opportunity to develop my career with Quensh.
"I am very much looking forward to putting everything I have learnt into practice and gaining valuable on-the-job training and skills to enhance my future career."
As part of its commitment to supporting young talent, Quensh is looking into opportunities across the industry for Lauren to progress her professional development and to engage with like-minded young professionals.
This month Lauren will be taking part in the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health three-day Future Leaders Virtual Conference: Steering Towards a Brighter Tomorrow.
