Leading skills and employability specialist Inspira is supporting Securitas UK, by running free courses to help individuals transition into security roles in the Barrow-in -Furness area.

Securitas UK, who provide their clients, such as BAE Systems, with innovative and high-quality security services are receiving support from Inspira, who is running sector specific employment programmes to meet the demand for ongoing recruitment for security staff.

The tailored employment program has been designed to those for are who are currently not in work and eager to embark on a new career path by securing employment locally.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) employment programme is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in a career in the security industry to gain the necessary skills and qualifications required.. Participants receive training in various security-related areas including conflict management, physical intervention, and customer service.

Additionally, a guaranteed interview provides participants with an opportunity to showcase their skills and knowledge to Securitas. The support provided by Inspira throughout the application process will ensure that participants are well-prepared for the interview.

Jamie Curtis, Account Manager – Securitas said: "Securitas is working with Inspira to support our recruitment needs in the Barrow area. We have been involved in a few similar schemes to this previously however Inspira's SIA pre-employment course in Barrow is by far the best standard. The candidates that attended our recent interviews were all very well informed and had obviously taken on all they learned during the course."

The next SIA course will be held in Barrow from Monday 4th - Friday 22nd March 2024, 9am - 5pm at Inspira Barrow. Enrolment is on 21st February 2024, 1pm at Barrow JCP. To find out more, please call 01229 824052.

Andy Slattery, Head of Security, Fire & Resilience at BAE Systems said: “We are delighted to be working with Inspira to provide a range of employment opportunities, both in core BAE Systems roles but also with partners like Securitas who provide vital support services to the submarine building programmes.”

Julia Winder, Area Operations Manager, Inspira said: “The team at Barrow are thrilled to be working in partnership with Securitas to support in their recruitment needs. Our tailored employment programs serve as an excellent resource to help job seekers land the right job, while also providing the necessary support they need to be successful throughout the recruitment process.”