Accredited by Middlesex University, the aim of the new Diploma is to train MITIE’s security managers and put learning into practice to enhance the Total Security Management division of the plc business.
The two-year professional development programme is accredited equivalent to an academic Level 4 qualification, covering security, business risk and security risk management.
The programme is exclusive to the FTSE strategic outsourcing and energy services company, and draws on exceptional managers in the Total Security Management business throughout the UK: from response, systems, aviation and account management through to the sales teams.
Bob Forsyth, the managing director for MITIE’s Total Security Management business, said: “The Diploma in Total Security Management is a giant step forward for MITIE and for the security industry as a whole. We’re fully committed to developing the field of security management as a skilled profession to best protect our clients and their assets.”
He added: “Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re extremely pleased to offer our security managers this unique opportunity for their career development.”
The minimum requirements for the Diploma are at least 30-36 hours of prior learning, 14 days of classroom training and approximately 250 hours of home-based learning.
At the end of each completed programme, MITIE will fully fund three exemplary students to continue their studies toward a Certificate in Higher Education, a university qualification requiring an additional 40 academic credits at Level 4.
This year, MITIE Total Security Management will take nominations from across the business.
The programme of learning will begin on 26 October.
MITIE Group plc partners with Essex County Council
Essex County Council has announced that MITIE Group plc has been selected as the preferred partner for delivering a transformational contract which includes facilities and property management as well as energy services.
Currently, details of the contract are being finalised and both sides will be in a position to sign a formal agreement in the coming weeks. An announcement will be made shortly with full details.
Councillor Louis, Cabinet Member for Essex County Council, commented: “This new partnership will result in a better quality service and will achieve annual savings of GB pound 3.1 million a year. I look forward to announcing full details of this new partnership shortly.”
Ruby McGregor-Smith, chief executive of MITIE Group plc, responded: “This is a fantastic opportunity for MITIE to deliver a transformational outsourcing offering for Essex County Council, and we’re looking forward to developing our relationship with them.”