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Gareth Parker

Gareth Parker

Head of Operational Compliance

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Education

Glyndwr University 

Expertise

ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 27001 ISO 45001 ISO 42001

Gareth Parker

Gareth Parker is Head of Operational Compliance at Amtivo. With a background spanning engineering, testing and certification, he brings extensive technical and regulatory expertise to the governance and delivery of certification schemes. Gareth holds Lead Auditor qualifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 45001, and has developed specialist expertise in emerging standards, including ISO/IEC 42001 for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

Gareth has over 15 years’ experience working across technical and leadership roles in the testing, inspection and certification sector. His experience includes electrical product certification, electromagnetic compatibility testing, fire detection and life safety systems, and hazardous environments. He has also supported international operations, including helping establish testing laboratories in Canada. At Amtivo, Gareth works closely with scheme managers and governance teams to ensure certification programmes are implemented effectively and remain aligned with regulatory and industry requirements.

Outside of work, Gareth is actively involved in his local community. He coaches youth football in Wrexham and serves as treasurer for the North West Area of Round Table, supporting charitable initiatives including projects with Nightingale House Hospice.

A list of articles written by Gareth

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The Three-Year ISO Certification Cycle

Understand the ISO certification cycle with Amtivo. Learn about stage one, stage two, surveillance, and recertification audits for ongoing compliance.
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How ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 Could Help Construction Firms Cut Carbon in Ireland

Discover how ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 support sustainable construction in Ireland.
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The Real Cost of Outdated Pandemic Workarounds in 2025

Outdated post-pandemic processes increase compliance risk. ISO management systems help regain control.
ISO 27001 News and Updates

ISO 27001 Updates, News, and Revisions

Track ISO 27001 revisions and updates. Stay informed about the latest ISO 27001 news.
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What Is Annex SL and Why Is It Important for ISO Standards?

Annex SL is a framework that was introduced in 2015 to provide a high-level structure for management systems.
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Implementing Multiple Standards and Reducing Audit Costs

Discover how integrating multiple standards can benefit your organisation. Reduce the cost of ISO certification by achieving various standards.
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Quality Plan Template

Improve your organisation’s approach to quality management with our free Quality Plan Template. Help to improve your businesses efficiency and consistency.
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Environmental Policy Template

Download our free Environmental Policy template to help set sustainability goals, meet Irish/EU rules, and align with the ISO 14001 standard.
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Workplace Mental Health: How Irish Businesses Can Improve Safety and Wellbeing

World Mental Health Day encourages organisations to reflect on how they support well-being. What steps can you take?
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PSA Requirements

The updates for PSA 80 and PSA 94 Certification and what is covered.
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Cyber Security Month: Preparing Irish Businesses for NIS2 and Beyond

Celebrate Cyber Security Month with our SME checklist - a simple tool to review access, devices, data, and awareness.
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Cyber Security Policy Template

Download our free Cyber Security Policy template for Irish organisations. Protect data and support ISO 27001, 22301 & 20000-1.