University of Portsmouth (H&S) - Award-winning Student

A local student from Coventry has beaten off strong competition to win a top prize. Andrew Harris recently completed his final year of an MSc Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety Management course at the University of Portsmouth and won the Most Outstanding Student Award, which is sponsored by the leading specialist recruitment consultancy, Hays Health & Safety.

The purpose of the award is to promote, recognise and reward excellence in the field of health and safety. Hays Health & Safety recently attended a prizegiving ceremony at the University to present a cheque and framed certificate to the proud student.

Chris McCay, Consultant at Hays Health & Safety, says: “A lot of people don’t realise that there is a shortage of qualified health and safety professionals in the UK. This prize is a small step to reward the next generation for their hard work. Not only is it great to support students to pursue a career in health and safety, but we would also encourage students to explore the many employment opportunities that exist locally.”

For further information about employment opportunities in the area contact Hays Health & Safety on 02380 338777 or visit our health & safety jobs area.

Note to Editor

Hays Health & Safety is part of the UK’s leading recruitment consultancy to the built environment. Formed in 1958, Hays Construction & Property has over 80 offices throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as locations in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. With a support network of over 700 local consultants, Hays Construction & Property places candidates in permanent and temporary positions for hundreds of private and public sector organisations.

Hays Construction & Property is a subdivision of Hays Plc, the FTSE 250 Company which employs 7,753 staff operating from 376 offices in 27 countries across 17 specialisms. Hays Plc placed circa 68,000 candidates into permanent jobs and paid circa 46,000 temporary workers weekly during the year ending 30 June 07.

For further press information please contact:

Claire Fowler
Senior Communications Executive
Hays Construction & Property

t. 020 7222 6543
e. claire.s.fowler@hays.com