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Global HSE Group Confirms Continued Sponsorship of Bingham Community Events

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on March 2, 2026. Posted in News, Press.

Nottingham, 2nd March 2026 – Global HSE Group is thrilled to continue its official sponsorship of Bingham Community Events for a second consecutive year, supporting the delivery of local events throughout 2026.

Bingham Community Group is a not-for-profit organisation run by dedicated volunteers who work to strengthen community spirit and encourage social interaction across all age groups in Bingham through a diverse programme of events including seasonal markets, family activities and town events help throughout the year. The continued sponsorship will help ensure that Bingham Community Events have the resources needed not only to deliver these much-loved events, but also to enhance and grow them for the benefit of the whole community.

Global HSE Group’s ongoing support reflects its commitment to investing in the areas where its employees live and work. By maintaining its partnership with Bingham Community Events, the company aims to contribute to the long-term sustainability and growth of the town’s annual activities.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group shared, “We are delighted to continue supporting Bingham Community Events for 2026, 2025 was a fantastic year, with so many well-attended events bringing residents, families and local businesses together. It has been wonderful to see the community spirit on display, and the work of the volunteers behind these events makes a real difference locally. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to support the events that make Bingham such a great place to live and work.”

Elizabeth Hutchinson, Volunteer at Bingham Community Events commented, “This is exciting news for everyone involved with Bingham Community Events! We are absolutely thrilled that Global HSE Group will be returning as our main sponsor for 2026. Their continued support is a testament to their dedication to fostering and strengthening local connections within our beloved local community. We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and belief in our mission.

With the invaluable backing of Global HSE Group, we are setting our sights on elevating this year’s events. Our goal is to introduce a wider array of entertainment options as well as a dedicated website. This will serve as a hub of information and communication, helping us extend our reach far beyond our current audience. We thank Global HSE Group for their continued support!”

About Bingham Community Group

Bingham Community Group are a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers to enhance the sense of community and social interaction within all age groups in the town of Bingham.

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and our own in-house training academy.

Global HSE Group becomes official member of the Smoke Control Association

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on February 23, 2026. Posted in News, Press.

Nottingham, 23rd February 2026 – Global HSE Group has been confirmed as an official member of the Smoke Control Association (SCA), part of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), reinforcing its technical capability within the specialist smoke control sector.

The SCA promotes and advances standards in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of life safety smoke ventilation systems. As regulatory scrutiny increases and buildings become more complex, recognised accreditation is playing an increasingly important role in demonstrating competence and system integrity.

As one of approximately 50 member organisations, Global HSE Group joins a respected network of organisations dedicated to raising industry standards. This membership reflects Global HSE Group’s continued investment in specialist knowledge, compliant system delivery and quality assurance across its smoke control and fire safety services.

Sam Travis-Cavell, Head of Building Environments, commented, “Membership of the SCA recognises the technical capability within our team and underlines our focus on delivering compliant, performance-led smoke control solutions.”

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director, shared, “Being accepted into the Smoke Control Association and recognised within the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations is an important step for us. It reflects the work our team has put into strengthening our smoke control expertise and demonstrates our commitment to maintaining high standards as regulatory expectations continue to evolve.”

About Global HSE Group

Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Steve Shillingford joins Global HSE Group as Operations Director

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on February 10, 2026. Posted in News.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 9 February 2026 – Global HSE Group, industry-leading fire safety experts specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has announced the appointment of Steve Shillingford as Operations Director, with Steve also joining the executive team.

The appointment strengthens Global’s operational capability as the business continues to grow, ensuring work is delivered safely, consistently, and to the high standards of quality and compliance expected across every project.

Steve brings significant operational leadership experience, having held senior roles including Operations Director and Chief Operating Officer across complex and regulated environments. He has led large, high-performing teams and delivered complex programmes across multiple sectors, with a strong track record of driving operational rigour and improving performance at scale.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group, commented, “Steve brings a huge amount of operational leadership experience, and he’s joined us at exactly the right time. As we grow, it’s vital that we keep doing the basics brilliantly and that every customer gets the same high standard of service, every time. Steve’s track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering complex work makes him a great fit for Global and a strong addition to our executive team.”

Steve Shillingford, Operations Director at Global HSE Group, added, “Global has achieved a lot in a short space of time and has built a strong reputation with real momentum behind it. I’ve spent my career leading teams through growth and delivering complex projects, and I’m excited to bring that experience to Global and help ensure we continue to deliver consistently for our customers.”

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Global HSE Group Launches Dedicated Health & Safety Division

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on February 9, 2026. Posted in News, Press.

Global HSE Group, a leading provider of comprehensive fire safety and passive fire protection, has announced the launch of a dedicated Health & Safety (H&S) division. This strategic expansion is designed to offer property investors and managing agents a single-source partner for Health & Safety, Fire, and Water Hygiene.

The new division will be led by Paul Westwick, who joins Global as the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Lead. Paul brings extensive specialist experience in commercial risk management, specifically across high-value portfolios in the built environment. A senior SHEQ executive with 25 years’ group management experience, built on 18 years’ foundational ‘hands-on’ advisory.

Paul Westwick, Head of Health & Safety division at Global HSE Group, commented:

“I am thrilled to lead the health and safety division. For too long, property managers have had to juggle three different consultancies for their core compliance needs. It creates gaps in data and gaps in safety.

Our goal with this new division is to close those gaps. By integrating Fire Risk Assessments, Water Hygiene, and health and safety Auditing into one expert-led service, we are helping them build safer, more valuable assets.”

The launch comes in response to a growing market need for an integrated approach to building safety. With the Building Safety Act 2022 placing tighter regulatory pressure on Accountable Persons, managing health and safety, Fire, and Water (Legionella) in silos has become a significant risk.

Global HSE Group’s new division aims to move away from box-ticking exercises to provide pragmatic, data-led strategies that protect people and assets.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director of Global HSE Group, commented:

“This launch marks a pivotal step in our growth strategy. Our clients in the commercial and housing sectors have increasingly asked for a partner who can view compliance holistically rather than in isolation.

By bringing Health and Safety and Water Hygiene in-house to sit alongside our established Fire Engineering and Passive Fire divisions, we can now offer a truly integrated safety solution. Paul’s commercial expertise and pragmatic approach make him the perfect leader to drive this division forward and deliver real value to our clients.”

A Full-Service Solution

The new division will provide bespoke support, covering:

Health & Safety: Audits, Policy Management, and ISO 45001 Systems.
Fire Safety: Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) and strategies.
Water Hygiene: Legionella Risk Assessments and Management Systems.

About Global HSE Group: Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and accredited passive fire training. Global is dedicated to protecting lives and property with innovative, compliant, and sustainable solutions.

Websites:

www.globalpassivefire.co.uk/health-safety-consultancy/

Inspiring the Next Generation: A Week of Work Experience at Global HSE Group

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on February 6, 2026. Posted in Blog, News.

Last week, Jessa and Grace, both 17, joined us for a week of valuable work experience here at Global HSE Group. Work experience plays a vital role in helping young people bridge the gap between education and the world of work, giving them the opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence, and gain a real understanding of professional environments.

We truly value supporting the next generation as they explore future career paths and love to welcome their fresh ideas and perspectives.

At the end of their week, Jessa and Grace took the time to reflect and share how they found the experience. Here is what they had to say:

We have really enjoyed our week of work experience at Global HSE Group and have learnt many valuable skills which we can implement going forwards. It has been insightful to experience a work environment for the first time and understand how the company works. We were involved across all departments including surveying, quantity surveying, contracts support, purchasing, estimating, fire engineering, door manufacturing, HR admin and marketing.

Whilst working with the quantity surveying team, we learned how they manage the financial and contractual aspects of projects while ensuring full compliance with legislation. This role is vital in making sure that the safety of people’s lives is always prioritised over cost when selecting materials and installing safety measures in buildings such as hotels, apartments, and student accommodation, especially after the Grenfell fire. As a result, it is essential that high quality, compliant materials are prioritised over aesthetics. We also learned the importance of ensuring that fire doors and surrounding walls have matching fire ratings, allowing fires to be contained through compartmentation. This passive fire protection strategy helps limit the spread of fire throughout a building, providing occupants with vital time to evacuate safely.

We had the opportunity to work alongside Jobie Holloway, Operations Manager of the fire engineering team, where they focus on reports and producing documents. We reviewed drawings and site photographs and identified key façade components by labelling the images. The reports included a risk assessment where they analyse potential fire hazard in buildings and play an important role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations. It was interesting to see how they prioritise the protection of people, property and environment from the effects of a fire.

Spending time in the warehouse, where all the fire doors are made, was a great addition to the week! We loved to see all the elements that go into making a fire door. We learned about the procedures used to ensure doors are safely manufactured and meet all required regulations. Every year the door must go through a security test where someone tries to break in for approximately 16 minutes. The other test consists of burning the door to ensure that it meets fire safety standards i.e. a FD30 should withstand the fire for 30 minutes, allowing people to evacuate.

Whilst involved with the estimating team, we calculated and compared the prices of doors. This allows the company to predict final costs using cost plus pricing to ensure they are making a profit and generate a continuous revenue stream. It is useful as it allows the company to negotiate reasonable prices with suppliers. Overall, this department gave me insight into the quantitative side of the company.

To conclude, the exposure we have had to a variety of departments has significantly deepened our understanding of how the company operates. This experience has provided valuable insight into the different roles and responsibilities within the organisation, as well as how each department works collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Throughout this process, we have developed and strengthened a range of important skills, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, all of which will be highly beneficial for our future academic and professional development.

Global HSE Group Named Headline Sponsor of the Tall Buildings Conference

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on February 4, 2026. Posted in News.

Nottingham, 4th Feburary 2026 – Global HSE Group, an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has been confirmed the headline sponsor of the Tall Buildings Conference 2026, reinforcing its commitment to advancing fire safety standards in complex, high-rise environments.

Delivered by the Tall Building Fire Safety Network, the two-day event will take place on the 20th & 21st of May at Canary Wharf, London. Focused on the fire safety challenges associated with high-rise buildings, the conference brings together world-class speakers and industry professionals to discuss critical topics including façades, electric vehicles, AI & BIM, firefighting, insurance, and passive fire protection. The event plays a vital role in addressing the complex design, operational, and regulatory challenges of tall building fire safety, supporting the industry in meeting evolving regulatory requirements and driving improved life safety outcomes.

Global HSE Group’s headline sponsorship reflects its position to support ongoing innovation within the industry and shape the vital conversations behind the development of high-rise fire safety.

Russ Timpson, Conference Director at Tall Building Fire Safety Networks shared, “The 10th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference is pleased to welcome Global HSE Group as the headline sponsor. Their dedication to delivering excellence in fire safety compliance will bring invaluable expertise and insight to the conference. Helping support the high-quality programme and key discussions with world-class speakers, including the role in emerging technologies such as AI.”

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group stated, “Tall buildings continue to require a greater level of expertise, competence and accountability. Global HSE Group are proud to support an event that plays such an important part in developing fire safety in high-rise buildings, aligning with our focus to contribute to industry collaboration and improve our delivery of fire safety systems across complex buildings.”

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Global HSE Group promotes Jason Challenger to lead national sales growth

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on January 26, 2026. Posted in News.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 26 January 2026 – Global HSE Group, industry-leading fire safety experts specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has promoted Jason Challenger to National Sales Manager.

The promotion strengthens Global’s commercial leadership as the business continues to scale, ensuring clients receive a consistent, high-quality experience while maintaining the standards of workmanship and compliance that underpin Global’s reputation.

Jason joined Global HSE Group last year as Bid Team Manager and Business Development Manager. He will continue to oversee the bid team alongside his new responsibilities as National Sales Manager, ensuring continuity, consistency, and technical rigour across Global’s national sales and tendering activity.

With over two decades of experience in the fire safety sector, Jason brings a strong combination of technical expertise and commercial leadership. He has worked across several leading fire safety organisations and has extensive knowledge of all major Passive Fire Protection systems. Throughout his career, he has driven business growth, led high-performing teams, secured multi-million-pound contracts, and supported the successful delivery of complex projects to the highest standards of compliance and quality.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “Jason’s promotion is a reflection of the impact he’s made since joining Global. He understands our services, our customers, and the importance of getting things right. As we continue to grow, having someone with Jason’s technical depth and commercial understanding leading our national sales function is a real strength for the business.”

Jason Challenger, National Sales Manager at Global HSE Group added, “My first year at Global has confirmed that this is a business built on doing things properly. There’s a real focus on quality, compliance, and supporting customers through complex challenges.

The fire safety sector is changing rapidly, and clients need partners they can trust. Global is well placed to meet that challenge, and I’m proud to step into this role and help support sustainable growth across the UK.”

About Global HSE Group

www.globalhsegroup.com

Marc Cork promoted to Sales and Marketing Director to accelerate growth at Global HSE Group

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on January 21, 2026. Posted in News.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 21 January 2026 – Global HSE Group, industry-leading fire safety experts specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, has promoted Marc Cork from National Sales Manager to Sales and Marketing Director, with Marc also joining the executive team.

The promotion supports Global’s next phase of growth, strengthening its commercial leadership while maintaining a clear focus on customer service, compliance, and long-term value.

Marc joined Global HSE Group a year ago, bringing extensive industry experience and quickly making a positive impact across the sales, marketing and estimating teams. Under his leadership, the team has strengthened its commercial approach, accelerated business growth, and helped customers access a wider range of services with clear, consistent support.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “Marc has made a huge impact in a short space of time. He’s strengthened the way we support our customers, developed the team around him, and brought real pace and clarity to our commercial approach. This promotion is well deserved, and having Marc on the executive team is an important step as we continue to grow without compromising on quality or compliance.”

Marc Cork, Sales Director at Global HSE Group added, “My first year at Global has been incredibly rewarding. We’ve won new clients, strengthened relationships with existing ones, and improved the way we work across sales, marketing and estimating. I’m proud of what the team has achieved so far, and I’m excited to build on that by keeping the focus on quality, compliance and doing the right thing for customers.”

About Global HSE Group

www.globalhsegroup.com

Global HSE Group to exhibit at Intersec 2026, Dubai, showcasing industry-leading fire safety design qualification

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on January 8, 2026. Posted in News.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, 8th January 2026 – Global HSE Group are delighted to be returning to the leading global exhibition for safety, security and fire protection, Intersec 2026, from 12 – 14th January at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The team will be showcasing their Level 4 Fire Safety Design qualification, Promat DURASTEEL® as well as fire engineering and external wall technical review.

Global HSE Group are industry leading comprehensive fire safety experts, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy. The stand will boast a team of experts, equipped with extensive knowledge ready to collaborate and engage with other inspiring industry professionals. The Level 4 Fire Safety Design qualification is one of a kind, addressing the growing demand from clients seeking comprehensive fire safety training for qualified professionals. Furthermore, Global HSE Group will be showcasing Promat DURASTEEL®, a composite panel of fibre-reinforced cement with punched steel sheets mechanically bonded to both outer surfaces, with Global HSE Group being the only licensed contractor in the UK with both design and installation capabilities.

Intersec, recognised as the world’s premier exhibition for safety, security and fire protection, returns for its 27th annual event at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. With industry leaders, manufacturers and technological innovators from around the world, Intersec showcases emerging trends, next-generation solutions, and provides opportunity to build global partnerships.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “Our first year at Intersec, 2025, was a great success from building worldwide connections to gaining a strong idea of where opportunities lie within the Middle east. We are thrilled to be returning to continue developing relationships, share our expertise, and support the evolving fire safety landscape in the region.”

Global HSE Group has also been shortlisted as a finalist in the Impact Makers category at the upcoming Intersec Awards 2026, recognising the company’s pioneering work in developing the Level 4 Award in Fire Safety Design qualification.

About Global HSE Group

We place people and compliance at the heart of everything we do and pride ourselves on our highly knowledgeable and experienced, multi-disciplinary team who work seamlessly to keep occupants safe and deliver safer buildings.

Lydia Cooper Marketing Graduate at Global HSE Group

Supporting Careers: Global HSE Group Welcomes Their First Marketing Graduate

Written by marketing@globalhsegroup.com on December 18, 2025. Posted in News.

Bingham, Nottinghamshire, December 18th 2025 – Global HSE Group, an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy has recently brought on board its first marketing graduate, Lydia Cooper, in support of the training and development of young professionals.

Lydia has joined the marketing team after graduating earlier this year from Newcastle University with a degree in marketing. The 3-year course, including a final year consultancy project, equipped her with essential skills in strategic marketing and data analysis.

Providing entry-level employment opportunity for local graduates is vital for transforming skills into real-world experience and this new role will provide the correct guidance needed for this next stage. Global HSE Group are committed to supporting individual growth, providing apprenticeships and industry relevant training courses. Lydia will strengthen the team’s capacity to deliver campaigns and will work across all aspects of marketing activities, gaining insight into key areas such as, digital communications, content creation, event management, and campaign support.

Andrew Cooper, Managing Director at Global HSE Group commented, “The role reflects our ongoing support and development of young professional careers, further highlighted through our apprenticeships and academy training programmes. We are always keen to get young minds on board to help guide and drive them in the right direction.”

Lydia added, “I’ve already received a warm welcome from the rest of the team and I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to develop my knowledge and grow within the role.”