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Why Inclusive Recruitment Isn’t a ‘Nice to Have’; It’s a Business Imperative
OCS UK & Ireland Chief People Officer, Sarah Williams, digs into the importance of inclusive recruitment as a key tool for businesses' growth and advancement. Read More
OCS Team
13 Feb, 2025
National Apprenticeship Week: A Catch-up with Sarah Williams
We’re wrapping up an activity-packed National Apprenticeship Week with an interview with our Chief People Officer, Sarah Williams. During last week’s Apprentice of the Year Awards, we caught up with Sarah to reflect on the success of the event and gather key insight into what the future holds for our apprentices.
OCS Team
13 Feb, 2025
Angel Hill Food Co Inspires Southwark’s Young Food Tech Students
Angel Hill Food Co chefs delivered a sushi masterclass in Southwark, teaching students the art of sushi rolling.
OCS Team
11 Feb, 2025
A Sit Down With Emma Fletcher, 2024 AOTY
We’re excited to kick off National Apprenticeship Week with an interview featuring our recently crowned Apprentice of the Year (AOTY), Emma Fletcher.
OCS Team
10 Feb, 2025
2024 Apprentice of the Year Award: Celebrating the Journey and Triumphs of Our Apprentices
Yesterday, we held our fourth annual Apprentice of the Year award ceremony at our London office. The event honoured our twelve Apprentice of the Month winners, their line managers, and training service providers. Our apprenticeship recognition and awards programme features these twelve monthly finalists who have shown exemplary initiative, gaining recognition from their line managers or skills coaches as part of the nomination process.
OCS Team
07 Feb, 2025
A Year On: A Catch-Up with Khalid Mahmood, Our 2023 AOTY
A year ago, Khalid Mahmood won internal Apprentice of The Year Award, we caught up with him to see how he's been since taking home the trophy.
OCS Team
06 Feb, 2025
Reflecting on Our Apprentice Scheme Success
As we step into February and usher in National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th, we’re delighted to celebrate our apprentices across the business with our fourth annual Apprentice of The Year (AOTY) Award celebration.
OCS Team
05 Feb, 2025
OCS Secures Three-Year Contract with Battersea Power Station
OCS is honoured to announce our five-year facilities services partnership with Battersea Power Station, one of London’s most iconic and reimagined landmarks.
OCS Team
05 Feb, 2025
TRUE Story: Jamil Al-Farahdi, Energy and Warmth in Abundance
Jamil Al-Farahdi, a Mobile Electrical Engineer on the OCS Facilities Management team, embodies the company’s TRUE Values through his warm and humble approach. With his expertise and dedication, he’s a great example of the exceptional people who make OCS what it is today.
OCS Team
03 Feb, 2025
Driving Growth: Rob Legge on Our Recent FES Acquisition
As OCS acquires FES, our sixth acquisition in the last eighteen months, Group CEO Rob Legge reflects on how our string of acquisitions drives growth.
Rob Legge
31 Jan, 2025
Budgeting for Excellence: Catering in Education
Budgeting for school catering is no small feat, especially when the goal is to provide nutritious and appealing meals within strict financial limits. OCS embraces this challenge by combining resourcefulness, innovation, and a commitment to quality
OCS Team
27 Jan, 2025
TRUE Story: From the Ground Up, Ross Gallacher’s Path to Project Management
Starting his career in 2007 as a mobile engineer to now working as a project manager, Ross Gallacher has seen great growth on OCS's contract with SCTS and COPFS. Read on to learn about his TRUE Story.
OCS Team
24 Jan, 2025
Big Carbon Kick Out: A Sit Down with Matt Vernon
Discover how our Big Carbon Kick Out initiative reduces the carbon footprint of beloved dishes without sacrificing flavour.
OCS Team
22 Jan, 2025