Nicola Dodsley: Administration Manager

Nicola has worked for Lavender International for over ten years. She began working part time assisting in the Accounts Office. Due to a retirement, Nicola took the role on full time. In September 1996 Nicola became the Administration Manager, a position which she says she "enjoys immensely." As Administration Manager, Nicola has full responsibility for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all administration matters. As Lavender International has invested in new corporate computer and information systems, Nicola has kept herself abreast of latest technology and has attended several courses covering such things as the internet and Microsoft Office. Nicola also has responsibility for ensuring that results notices and certificates for students who have attended courses at Lavender International are issued and sent out in good time. When asked what specific qualities she brings to Lavender International Nicola said, "I have a knowledge and interest in the job I do enabling me to provide a fast and efficient service." When Nicola has time to relax away from Lavender International, she likes to socialise with friends and family.
nicola@lavender-ndt.co.uk

Susan Young: Quality Manager

Susan joined Lavender International in January 2002 as a secretarial assistant.  She took over the position of Quality Manager in April 2008.  As Lavender International is one of the world’s leading NDT Test Centres, it is imperative that Quality Documentation is up to date at all times to allow for Audit review on request.  As well as having responsibility for the Quality System, Susan is also responsible for the generation of Written Practices and is also present at the reception desk each morning to meet all our clients.  Away from Lavender International, Susan looks after the family home and enjoys live music and arts and craft activities in her spare time.

Teresa Lavender: Accounts

Teresa has worked for Lavender International since 1996 taking over full responsibility for the accounts when Nicola became the Administration Manager. Prior to working for Lavender International, Teresa gained financial and accounts experience working for what was the Halifax Building Society. When asked about her role looking after the accounts, Teresa states that, "I have now been nicknamed 'The Chancellor' by a certain member of staff, hopefully because of my budget control and not my resemblance to Gordon Brown!" Over the past few years, the Lavender International accounts system has become fully computerised, helping to make Teresa's job a lot more efficient. Taking advantage of the latest technology, Lavender International's banking transactions are now conducted via the internet. In her spare time, Teresa enjoys taking the family dog, Sammie, for walks around the surrounding countryside, keeping fit at the gym, and watching her son play football. Teresa also enjoys travelling and hopes to see a lot more of the world as soon as possible.

Beverley Scott: Administration Assistant

Beverley joined Lavender International in the January of 1996 as a full time Administrative Assistant. Lavender International produces a tremendous amount of paperwork, all of which has to be archived by Beverley using a scanning device on her computer. Once entered into the archive system, it is then possible for Beverley to access any required information at the touch of a button. Beverley also has responsibility for maintaining and managing Lavender International's Checkpoint system. This is a powerful database containing details of over two thousand PCN certificates. Using this database, Beverley is able to inform the certificate holders exactly when they need to renew their qualifications. When commenting on what she likes best at Lavender International, Beverley states, "It has to be the people, we are such a fun and friendly team here." Away from the busy environment of Lavender International, Beverley likes to relax by working in her garden and swimming. A great deal of her time is also taken up in running the family home and looking after her two school aged children.

Jayne Oliver: Outside Agency Level 3 Administration Assistant

Jayne joined Lavender International in October 1997 as an Administrative Assistance. Her responsibilities included preparing Technical Brochures, amending documents and mail shots. Jayne now assists Gary, Ian and Andy in the Outside Agency Level 3 Services Department, in the administrative preparation of Outside Level 3 Contracts, NDT Procedures and Written Practices. Since joining Lavender International, Jayne has improved upon her computing skills, accquiring RSA Stage 1 in Computer Literacy, RSA Stage 2 in Word Processing CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology), also attending a Microsoft Office Seminar and completing a Microsoft Access Foundation/Intermediate course. When not at Lavender International, Jayne likes horseriding, cycling and being with her family.

Andy Brook : Web Design Manager

Andy took over managing of the Lavender NDT website in May 2008. He works for Praxsoft Ltd, who are the company responsible for the administration and maintenance of the Lavenders NDT IT infrastructure