Category: Our People
Q&A: Delivering Rail Excellence with William Downey
This Q&A with William Downey explores how OCS supports the UK’s rail network through people-led, digitally enabled services. He reflects on the fast-paced, time-sensitive nature of rail, the importance of empowered teams, and the growing role of technology and transparency in delivering clean, safe and reliable journeys for passengers.
OCS Team
03 Dec, 2025
Opening Doors, Building Futures: OCS Wins Top Award for Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
OCS received the ERSA Employer Partnership Award for its work with the Shaw Trust to support inclusive employment and social mobility.
OCS Team
02 Dec, 2025
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
Áine Mulcahy – Navigating Change within the Facilities Sector
Áine Mulcahy, winner of Women in FM’s Overall Leader Award and Excellence in Senior Leadership, reflects on leadership, innovation, and sustainability in facilities management.
OCS Team
31 Oct, 2025
From Steps to Stories: How the OCS 125 Challenge Brought Us Together
From the 15th to 21st of September, 736 OCS colleagues from across the globe took part in the OCS 125 Challenge, celebrating our 125th anniversary and raising funds for the four charities we partner with through our OCS Foundation.
OCS Team
21 Oct, 2025
For the Love of Food – Celebrating OCS Chefs this International Chef’s Day 2025
This International Chef’s Day, we’re celebrating three of our talented chefs, Daisy Smith, Shannon Talbot-Bennett, and Andre Alto, whose passion for food embodies our catering brand promise: for the love of food.
OCS Team
20 Oct, 2025
Stories of Pride, Purpose, and the People Keeping Our Schools Safe and Operational
For Thank Your Cleaner Day, we’re shining a light on two of those people: Sue and Nicky, cleaning supervisors who lead with care, pride, and an unshakeable sense of purpose.
OCS Team
15 Oct, 2025
Celebrating Frontline Excellence: OCS Finalists Announced at Excellence Awards 2025
This week, we’re proud to announce that OCS teams from across the UK have been named finalists in nine categories at the Cleaning Excellence Awards 2025.
OCS Team
13 Oct, 2025
Confidence on a Plate: How OCS Chef Shannon Talbot Served Up Success at the StrEAT Food Awards 2025
When Shannon Talbot stepped into the kitchen at the 2025 StrEAT Food Awards, she didn’t expect to walk away with two trophies. In her first year competing, the OCS chef not only claimed the coveted title of StrEAT Food Chef of the Year but also secured second place in the StrEAT Food Dish of the Year category, an impressive double for a first-time contender.
OCS Team
10 Oct, 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