Category: Careers
International Women’s Day: Why It Matters for Our Industry and Our Business
How inclusive recruitment, flexible careers and visible progression are helping strengthen gender equality across facilities management.
OCS Team
04 Mar, 2026
Creating Opportunity Where it Matters Most
From Muirhouse to Spartans Community Foundation, discover how OCS is helping create practical opportunities for young people.
OCS Team
25 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 - Senior Resourcing Manager - Inclusion, OCS UK & Ireland
17 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
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
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
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 sustainable growth, and ensures people, technology and values work together to deliver consistent outcomes on the ground.
OCS Team
13 Jan, 2026
TRUE Story: Luke Cooper – A Life Working in The Royal Parks
From apprentice carpenter to team leader, Luke Cooper has dedicated nearly 30 years to preserving The Royal Parks.
OCS Team
03 Nov, 2025
“We Lead with Understanding”: A Conversation with Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer
For Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer for the UK & Ireland, inclusive recruitment is a professional and personal responsibility.
OCS Team
25 Oct, 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
OCS Celebrates World Youth Skills Day 2025: Supporting The Next Generation
OCS celebrates World Youth Skills Day by empowering young people through work experience, apprenticeships and real-world skill-building opportunities.
OCS Team
15 Jul, 2025
Angel Hill Food Co. Welcomes Work Experience Students
Angel Hill Food Co. supports young talent with hands-on catering experience at North Shropshire College, showcasing career opportunities.
OCS Team
11 Apr, 2025