Category: Our People
Revisiting TRUE Stories: Judy Bartle, The PR Trailblazer Who Kept OCS Connected
Meet Judy, a trailblazing public relations executive. For IWD this year we are revisiting stories of trailblazing women from across OCS's vast history to celebrate our 125th anniversary.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2025
Revisiting TRUE Stories: Scottie, Breaking Barriers as OCS’s First Female Contracts Manager
Meet Scottie, the first female contract manager at OCS. For IWD this year we are revisiting stories of trailblazing women from across OCS's vast history to celebrate our 125th anniversary.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2025
Revisiting TRUE Stories: Rita Bray, A Groundbreaker in Leadership and Legacy
Meet Bionic Rita, the first female director at OCS Group. For IWD this year we are revisiting stories of trailblazing women from across OCS's vast history to celebrate our 125th anniversary.
OCS Team
07 Mar, 2025
Sarah Williams Joins OCS as Chief People Officer for the UK & Ireland
We are delighted to welcome Sarah Williams to OCS as Chief People Officer for the UK & Ireland. Sarah shares the vision of a culture where every colleague feels supported, connected and empowered to succeed.
OCS Team
03 Mar, 2025
Sharon Roper: Creating Career Opportunities with a Level 6 (Degree) Apprenticeship
Sharon Roper, 54, has been working at OCS since 2016. After receiving several promotions and overseeing operations for multi-million-pound contracts, her line manager encouraged her to pursue a degree through an apprenticeship programme.
OCS Team
17 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
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
TRUE Story: Peter Dunn, A Pillar of Stability and Leadership at OCS
We meet Peter Dunn. For nearly two decades, Peter stands as a pillar of dedication and resilience.
OCS Team
17 Jan, 2025
Business Management Apprentice: Meet Jacob
In September 2024, we launched our latest social value initiative - a business management apprenticeship programme. In this article, meet Jacob, one of our apprentices, right out of school and hospitality, who is settling into professional life at OCS.
OCS Team
16 Jan, 2025
TRUE Story: Sandra Birch, The Heartbeat of Scottish Courts’ Cleanliness
For 30 years, Sandra Birch has been the driving force behind the spotless halls of the Scottish courts . Starting as a nighttime cleaner, Sandra's dedication and meticulous attention to detail propelled her into a supervisory role, where she now manages cleaning schedules and ensures every corner shines!
OCS Team
09 Jan, 2025
Business Management Apprentice: Meet Rafael
In September 2024, we launched our latest social value initiative - a business management apprenticeship programme. In this article, meet Rafael, one of our apprentices with a background in personal training and the care industry, settling into professional life at OCS.
OCS Team
07 Jan, 2025
Destination Christmas: An Ode to Our Colleagues
Celebrate the dedication of our colleagues who bring holiday cheer to bustling shopping centres, stadiums, and Christmas markets.
OCS Team
13 Dec, 2024