OSB Group has become the latest firm to join the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) as part of its focus on delivering customer-centred technology.

The FSSC is an independent, not-for-profit, member-led body that represents the UK’s financial services sector on skills. It works directly with the sector to ensure that businesses have the talent and skills they need for the future.

The collaboration will allow the specialist mortgage and savings bank to identify opportunities for upskilling as well as contribute to the FSSC’s strategy and operations.

OSB Group has become a "founder" member, which is the commission’s highest level of corporate membership.

It stated that it will contribute to the FSSC’s working group to "drive change on the sector’s skills gaps" and offer an "opportunity for best practice to be shared".

Chief people officer at OSB Group, Orlagh Hunt, said: "I’ve been in post for almost 6 months now and one of my first recommendations was for OSB Group to join the FSSC as I know first hand of the amazing work they do for the sector.

"I’m also delighted to become a board member as I’m a big advocate of lifelong learning and growth. I’m really passionate about helping individuals and teams find different opportunities to learn and upskill so I’m looking forward to getting started."

Chief executive at the FSSC, Claire Tunley, added: "OSB Group, through Orlagh’s guidance, will bring a wealth of experience to the commission and our ambitious programme of work.

"We’re delighted to welcome Hunt and OSB Group’s 2,000 employees to work with us, and our other members, to address the skills gap facing the financial services sector."

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