Category: Our People
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
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
Recognising the Contribution of Women in Engineering
Celebrating INWED on 23rd June – recognising women in engineering, their achievements, and the importance of inclusive, diverse workplaces.
OCS Team
23 Jun, 2025
Celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day 2025
On 18th June 2025, OCS Group proudly joins healthcare organisations across the UK and Ireland in recognising National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day.
OCS Team
18 Jun, 2025
OCS Team Lend a Hand to Transform Sensory Garden for Adult Services Users
In a remarkable display of dedication and stewardship, OCS colleagues carved time out to refurbish and refresh an ageing sensory garden at an Adult Services site.
OCS Team
11 Jun, 2025
Opening Doors to Opportunity: Tracy Hixson on Inclusive Employment
Tracy Hixson shares key insights from OCS’s People into Work Employability Forum and how inclusive hiring drives long-term social value.
OCS Team
15 May, 2025
NextGenFM: Leading the Future of Facilities Management with Nick Maggs
In our inaugural interview for our NextGenFM series, we had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Maggs, the Managing Director for Hard Services on the future of facilities management.
OCS Team
09 May, 2025