Heras supports Doncaster school

July 28, 2022

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Pupils at Outwood Academy Adwick in Doncaster are to experience ‘real-world’ careers support after the school announced a partnership programme with the team at security firm Heras.

The partnership starts in September when Doncaster-based Heras’ employees will hold mock interviews, hosting sessions on creating CVs, hosting jobs fairs and providing the inside track on all the different roles within a business.

Matthew Longden, the Associate Assistant Principal at Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster, said the new partnership will give its students unparalleled access and real-world insight into all business.

Mr Longden said that he is “thrilled” at the agreement struck with Heras and hopes it will lead to career and job opportunities for the pupils in the future.

He said: “I am thrilled that the academy is beginning its partnership with Heras, as it’s so important for students to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead when they leave the academy.

“It is fantastic to be able to enhance our careers education programme by utilising the expertise of Heras staff – I know they will be able to inspire students and provide feedback to help them develop even further.

“It is also great to be working with a local company to showcase to students the range of local opportunities available to them.”

He added that careers education is a fundamental part of the experience that students receive at the academy, and it is important that students receive appropriate support and guidance to enable them to reach their next steps.

Head of HR at Heras, Laura Ibbotson, said the company is proud to partner with Outwood Academy Adwick and is keen to demonstrate how Heras can provide career pathways.

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She added: “The impact we have on the communities we work in is of extreme importance to us, and this forms part of our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

“We want to enrich the lives of the students we will come into contact with, inspire them, motivate them and help contribute towards their career goals.

“We also want to show them future pathways to careers in industries such as perimeter protection. Heras is at the cutting edge of both physical and cyber technology for keeping sites such as logistics hubs, renewable energy farms and even Premier League football stadiums secure.

“There are many opportunities and roles (office and/or field based) in a business such as Heras, which require different skills and personality types.

“These include salespeople who are ‘front of house’ meeting customers, installers who work on many different sites, procurement staff based in our head office who negotiate with suppliers to get the best deals and project managers who coordinate with stakeholders internally and externally to make sure an installation is installed successfully and on time.

“Colleagues across departments will be involved in the partnership, showcasing their experience and skillsets.

“We look forward to building a close relationship with the academy and supporting numerous initiatives to build on its education programme.”

Pictured here are (L-R) Laura Ibbotson and Matthew Longden.

About Heras
Heras is a European end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions. The company operates in over 25 countries and employ more than 1,100 highly skilled experts.

Heras designs, manufactures, installs and services temporary and permanent perimeter protection solutions for customers across business, community and industry sectors.

The products comprise demarcation, entrance control and detection products and integrated systems, along with project management, integration, installation, commissioning and maintenance services.

Proven track record
Established in 1952, Heras has successfully met and exceeded its customers’ safety and security needs across Europe for many years. It is this track record, combined with the ever-developing skillset of our personnel, which enables us

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