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People-Centred HR: A Conversation with Stephanie Turner
Stephanie Turner leads HR for OCS’s Private FM business, bringing frontline experience into a senior leadership role. In this conversation, she shares how operational insight shapes practical HR leadership, supports… Read More
OCS Team
27 Nov, 2025
Leadership in Action: Our Conversation with Stewart Cross
From forklift driver to director, Stewart Cross shares his journey, leadership lessons and building trust in facilities management.
OCS Team
22 Sep, 2025
TRUE Story: Daisy Smith, From Childhood Inspiration to Culinary Creativity
Discover how Daisy Smith transformed her childhood passion into a successful career in catering, inspiring others to follow their dreams.
OCS Team
28 Aug, 2025
The Growing Threat of Deepfake Deception in Corporate Security
As digital threats evolve, so too must our understanding of what constitutes risk. In a recent feature for CybersecurityIntelligence.com, our Chief Information Security Officer, Neil Weller, examines the growing threat of deepfake technology and its implications for businesses.
Neil Weller, Group CISO
15 Aug, 2025
OCS at 125: A Milestone Marked by Movement and Giving Back
To honour our 125th anniversary, we’ve launched a global fundraising initiative: the 125 Challenge.
OCS Team
08 Aug, 2025
TRUE Story: Jack Tunstead, Taking Opportunities in His Stride
When Jack Tunstead joined OCS in 2018 as a part-time team member supporting people with reduced mobility (PRM) at Dublin Airport, he thought it would be a short-term job while studying for his business management degree. He never expected that a few years later, he’d be shaping a career in QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) and building a future with OCS.
OCS Team
29 Jul, 2025
Yahya Nisar Dasr Named BSIA Apprentice of the Year
We’re proud to share that Yahya Nisar Dasr has been named Apprentice of the Year by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). It’s a recognition that reflects not just technical skill, but calm leadership, clear thinking and a consistent approach to delivering quality on the ground.
OCS Team
25 Jul, 2025
TRUE Story: Lara Johnson on Growth and Leading by Example
When Lara Johnson stepped into the world of security, she never imagined how profoundly it would shape her life, both professionally and personally. Learn her full story.
OCS Team
24 Jul, 2025
At the Core of Security is Empathetic Human Judgement
Security officers do more than respond - they anticipate, assess, and act. While technology enhances our systems, it’s the empathetic human judgement of trained professionals that keeps sites safe, calm, and operational.
Steven Moore, Security Managing Director UK&I
23 Jul, 2025
TRUE Story: Apprentice Mandeep Singh is Building Towards a Net-Zero Future
When Mandeep Singh applied online for an electrical apprenticeship in 2022, he had no idea he’d soon become an award-winning face of Scotland’s net-zero future.
OCS Team
09 Jul, 2025
Building an Inclusive Future in Security
We’re proud to have hosted our first in-person meeting of the OCS Women in Security Working Group - a new network empowering women, championing diversity, and breaking down barriers in the security industry. With just 10.67% of UK security licenses held by women, this group is driving real change through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and action. Together, we’re building a future where women thrive in security roles, from the frontline to leadership.
OCS Team
03 Jul, 2025
Together We Engineer: Catherine Haynes’s journey in Hard Services
For International Women in Engineering Day 2025, we celebrate Catherine Haynes, Operations Manager, Hard Services at OCS, whose path into hard services highlights perseverance, adaptability, and a deep understanding of what makes facilities tick.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025
Together We Engineer: Dione McMaster’s Journey in Hard Services
For Dione McMaster, becoming a project manager in hard services was a path shaped by opportunity, curiosity, and determination. As we mark International Women in Engineering Day 2025, Dione’s story is a powerful reminder that engineering is for everyone and that teamwork truly makes the difference.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025