Housekeeping in FM: Leading from the Front at Manchester Central

Housekeeping at Manchester Central Convention Complex goes beyond presentation, supporting safety, sustainability, and the smooth running of live events. Led by Heather Andrews, the team delivers consistent standards under pressure while bringing frontline operational insight to the Manchester Cleaning Show.

OCS Team

18 Feb, 2026

Opening Doors to Inclusive Recruitment in Facilities Management

OCS is widening access to facilities management careers through inclusive, ring-fenced recruitment. By focusing on skills, potential and practical support, this approach removes barriers, strengthens teams and delivers real outcomes for people and places.

Elly Besley

17 Feb, 2026

OCS Energy Services: Turning Energy Strategy into Operational Delivery

OCS Energy Services embeds energy strategy into everyday FM delivery, driving carbon performance across complex estates.

Graeme Hamilton - Managing Director – Energy, OCS UK & Ireland

16 Feb, 2026

Building Confidence on the Frontline: Apprenticeships Shaping the Future of FM

How apprenticeships at OCS build confidence, digital capability and long-term career pathways across frontline facilities management roles.

Sarah Williams - Chief People Officer, OCS UK & Ireland

13 Feb, 2026

Creating Local Opportunities Through Facilities Management

How facilities management at Everton FC is creating local jobs, skills and lasting social value through partnership.

OCS Team

11 Feb, 2026

A Year in Focus: Reflecting on Big Carbon Kickout in 2025

See how Big Carbon Kickout reduced carbon through familiar dishes, practical design and everyday food choices across a full year.

Matthew Vernon, Executive Development Chef, OCS UK & Ireland  

10 Feb, 2026

Apprentice of the Year Awards 2025: Meet the Finalists

Meet the finalists of the OCS Apprentice of the Year Awards 2025, recognising learning in practice and real contribution across the business.

OCS Team

06 Feb, 2026

Night-Time Neglect: Why 24-Hour Sites Need Food Made For Every Shift

Amy Teichman, Head of Nutrition

04 Feb, 2026

Mobilisation Through the Eyes and Ears of Andrew Sellars: Planning for a Smooth Landing 

Andrew Sellars shares how planning and teamwork support a smooth mobilisation for colleagues and customers.

OCS Team

30 Jan, 2026

Building Opportunity and Impact, A Conversation With Nikki Brown

Nikki Brown, Head of the OCS Foundation, reflects on her journey into the charitable sector and her commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people and communities. She shares the experiences that have shaped her approach and outlines her priorities for growing the Foundation’s impact across the regions OCS serves.

OCS Team

29 Jan, 2026

Smart Buildings, Energy Performance and the Role of Facilities Management

How facilities management and hard services support smarter buildings, stronger energy performance and practical delivery of energy goals.

OCS Team

27 Jan, 2026

Designing Difference Into HR Systems, Why Personalisation Matters at Scale

Why personalising HR systems matters at scale, and how inclusive design supports fair opportunity and development across a diverse workforce.

Sarah Williams - Chief People Officer, OCS UK & Ireland

23 Jan, 2026