Simply Certification grows with six hires

South Tyneside-based certification body Simply Certification has expanded its team with six new appointments during its strongest year of trading to date.

The company has welcomed Richard Apedaile as commercial manager and Stephen McCracken as retrofit and renewable technical lead.

They are joined by Jodie Guest as continuous improvement administrator; Sam Clarke as standards and certification administrator; and Chloe Chamber and Ebony Cooper as customer service account managers.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jarrow, Simply Certification supports clients across the built environment and decarbonisation sectors to achieve standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and PAS 2035.

The business joined Netherlands-based Normec in January 2025 and has since reported 94 per cent growth in Q1.

Alex Stobbs, managing director of Simply Certification, said: “We have had a phenomenal year and as we grow, it’s imperative that we build the support systems that will allow us to maintain our high standards. 

“These new positions have been created to really focus on maintaining excellence and making the certification process as painless as possible for our customers, something we have become known for within the industry. 

“I am excited to welcome the new team who are already making positive changes.”

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