{"id":31261,"date":"2025-05-27T16:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?post_type=customer-stories&#038;p=31261"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:22:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T09:22:51","slug":"empowering-the-community-everton-football-club-ocs-partnership","status":"publish","type":"customer-stories","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/customer-stories\/empowering-the-community-everton-football-club-ocs-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering the Community: Everton Football Club &amp; OCS Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8858\"  class=\"block_text_image max-w-8xl mx-auto w-full px-4 py-6 md:py-[72px]\">\n        <div class=\"w-full px-4  md:px-8 lg:px-[54px] rounded-3xl\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\">\n            <div class=\"relative flex flex-col gap-8 lg:gap-16 items-stretch justify-center  lg:flex-row-reverse \">\n            <div class=\"relative w-full lg:w-1\/2  h-[400px]  lg:h-auto aspect-[3\/2] lg:aspect-auto overflow-auto rounded-3xl \">\n                            <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/4a7d7f1b-299a-493c-b957-bcc65c59ead8\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/4a7d7f1b-299a-493c-b957-bcc65c59ead8\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/4a7d7f1b-299a-493c-b957-bcc65c59ead8\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full rounded-3xl\" \/>\n                <\/picture>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col justify-center w-full lg:w-1\/2 gap-8 lg:py-6\">\n                            <h2 class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav font-medium text-[36px] md:text-[44px] lg:mb-2 leading-[44px] md:leading-[54px] text-crop\">Executive Summary<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav prose\">\n                    <p>At the beginning of 2025, OCS and Everton Football Club announced a five-year contract for integrated facilities management services. The partnership focuses on recruiting from the local community, with an emphasis on sustainable long-term employment and skills development.<\/p>\n<p>In preparation for the new Everton Stadium\u2019s official opening, OCS aims to recruit over 60 cleaning colleagues. The team has scheduled three test events before the July launch, with the first taking place on 17th February 2025.<\/p>\n<p>OCS, in partnership with Everton in the Community, has started providing local Liverpool residents with access to these employment opportunities. A series of employability events have been organised to support these test events and prepare for full implementation in July. As a result, 49 job offers have already been made, making a tangible positive impact on the local community.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <!-- icons -->\n                        <!-- buttons -->\n                                                <!-- quote -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section x-data=\"stats\" id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8bb1\" class=\"count-up-stats max-w-8xl mx-auto py-6 md:py-[72px] \" >\n            <div class=\"count-up-stats__container xl:px-[72px] rounded-[32px]  px-6 md:px-16\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\">\n\n                <div class=\"relative grid gap-12\">\n    \n            <ul class=\"grid sm:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-6\">\n                                                <li class=\"flex flex-col rounded-3xl bg-white border border-[#ECECF2] justify-between px-6 py-8 gap-6\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-8\">\n            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text-crop md:font-semibold\">\n                                    <span x-intersect.once=\"animateNumber($el)\">49<\/span>                                <\/h3>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <p class=\"text-ocs-blue-navy font-medium text-xl leading-7\">\n                                Job offers made                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"flex flex-col rounded-3xl bg-white border border-[#ECECF2] justify-between px-6 py-8 gap-6\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-8\">\n                            <div class=\"p-2 flex flex-none items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-[#E34E21]\/25 border-[#E34E21]\/10 border-8 bg-clip-padding\">\n                                                                    <picture>\n                                    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class=\"text-ocs-blue-navy font-medium text-xl leading-7\">\n                                Cleaning colleagues to be recruited                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"flex flex-col rounded-3xl bg-white border border-[#ECECF2] justify-between px-6 py-8 gap-6\">\n                        <div class=\"flex flex-col items-start gap-8\">\n                            <div class=\"p-2 flex flex-none items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-[#E34E21]\/25 border-[#E34E21]\/10 border-8 bg-clip-padding\">\n                                                                    <picture>\n                                        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/84993ea3-6c36-440e-a2fb-be0025da9110\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/300x300\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/84993ea3-6c36-440e-a2fb-be0025da9110\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/300x300\/\" class=\"w-6 h-full flex flex-none object-cover object-center\" alt=\"\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <h3 class=\"text-ocs-orange font-medium text-[24px] sm:text-[32px] leading-[30px] sm:leading-[40px] -tracking-[0.5px] text-crop md:font-semibold\">\n                                    <span x-intersect.once=\"animateNumber($el)\">10000<\/span>                                <\/h3>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <p class=\"text-ocs-blue-navy font-medium text-xl leading-7\">\n                                Fans attended the first test event                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8bdb\"  class=\"block_text_image max-w-8xl mx-auto w-full px-4 py-6 md:py-[72px]\">\n        <div class=\"w-full px-4  md:px-8 lg:px-[54px] rounded-3xl\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\">\n            <div class=\"relative flex flex-col gap-8 lg:gap-16 items-stretch justify-center  lg:flex-row \">\n            <div class=\"relative w-full lg:w-1\/2  h-[400px]  lg:h-auto aspect-[3\/2] lg:aspect-auto overflow-auto rounded-3xl \">\n                            <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/d5e6313c-4824-480c-ad7b-f1ddd0faa3f1\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/d5e6313c-4824-480c-ad7b-f1ddd0faa3f1\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/d5e6313c-4824-480c-ad7b-f1ddd0faa3f1\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full rounded-3xl\" \/>\n                <\/picture>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col justify-center w-full lg:w-1\/2 gap-8 lg:py-6\">\n                            <h2 class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav font-medium text-[36px] md:text-[44px] lg:mb-2 leading-[44px] md:leading-[54px] text-crop\">The Brief <\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav prose\">\n                    <p>Everton F.C., a founding member of both the Football League (1888) and Premier League (1992), competes in England\u2019s top division. The club will relocate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.evertonstadium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everton Stadium<\/a>\u00a0at Bramley-Moore Dock in the 2025\u201326 season, contributing to Liverpool\u2019s North Docks regeneration.<\/p>\n<p>OCS partnered with Everton in the Community (EitC), the official charity of Everton Football Club, to enhance lives in the local area. Since 1988, EitC has tackled social issues, including mental health, education, employment and social inclusion, supporting vulnerable groups through 60+ programmes and earning numerous awards for its impactful work. By leveraging the power of sport, EitC drives positive change, promotes well-being, and strengthen community bonds, making a meaningful difference in people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <!-- icons -->\n                        <!-- buttons -->\n                                                <!-- quote -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8bfc\"  class=\"block_text_image max-w-8xl mx-auto w-full px-4 py-6 md:py-[72px]\">\n        <div class=\"w-full px-4  md:px-8 lg:px-[54px] rounded-3xl\" style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\">\n            <div class=\"relative flex flex-col gap-8 lg:gap-16 items-stretch justify-center  lg:flex-row-reverse \">\n            <div class=\"relative w-full lg:w-1\/2  h-[400px]  lg:h-auto aspect-[3\/2] lg:aspect-auto overflow-auto rounded-3xl \">\n                            <picture>\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/bab2e6b8-7797-4a50-9825-bba5ac5c8aa9\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/bab2e6b8-7797-4a50-9825-bba5ac5c8aa9\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/bab2e6b8-7797-4a50-9825-bba5ac5c8aa9\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" alt=\"\" class=\"object-cover w-full h-full rounded-3xl\" \/>\n                <\/picture>\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-col justify-center w-full lg:w-1\/2 gap-8 lg:py-6\">\n                            <h2 class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav font-medium text-[36px] md:text-[44px] lg:mb-2 leading-[44px] md:leading-[54px] text-crop\">The Outcome<\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav prose\">\n                    <p>OCS and Everton in the Community organised recruitment events with key stakeholders, including the OCS Recruitment Team, OCS People Into Work Team, OCS Stadium Management &amp; Admin, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Everton in the Community team and our People Into Work partners, The Growth Company and Ingeus.<\/p>\n<p>The events are welcoming and informative, starting with introductions from Maxine Roberts (EitC) and Abbie (OCS Recruitment Manager), who provided attendees with an overview of the available roles and the business. The team interviewed every applicant and gave constructive feedback to those who were unsuccessful to support their future employability.<\/p>\n<p>This collaborative approach ensured a thorough, supportive recruitment process aligned with OCS and Everton Football Club\u2019s community-focused values.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                        <!-- icons -->\n                        <!-- buttons -->\n                                                <!-- quote -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section x-data=\"{ ...outcomeStats(), accordion: null }\" id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a\" class=\"customer-stories-outcomes max-w-8xl mx-auto py-6 px-6 md:px-[70px]\">\n        <div class=\"flex gap-16 items-start flex-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"w-full lg:max-w-[350px]\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-ocs-gray-nav font-medium text-[28px] leading-[38px] mb-5\">BEST Outcomes<\/h2>\n                                    <ul class=\"w-full\">\n                                                    <li id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0\" x-cloak class=\"w-full py-3 first:pt-0 border-t first:border-0 border-[#FFD8C6] flex flex-col gap-2\">\n                                <button @click=\"accordion == null ? accordion = 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0' : (accordion != 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0') &#038;&#038; (accordion != null) ? accordion = 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0' : accordion = null\" class=\"w-full flex flex-row items-center justify-between gap-4\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-regular text-ocs-gray-nav text-left\">Best Experiences<\/h3>\n                                    <div class=\"rounded-full flex flex-none items-center p-2 transition duration-150 ease-in\">\n                                        <svg x-show=\"accordion == 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0'\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\">\n                                            <path d=\"M4.16699 10.5H15.8337\" stroke=\"#181924\" stroke-width=\"1.66667\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                        <svg x-show=\"accordion !== 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0'\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\">\n                                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.75 3.25C10.75 2.83579 10.4142 2.5 10 2.5C9.58579 2.5 9.25 2.83579 9.25 3.25V9.75H2.75C2.33579 9.75 2 10.0858 2 10.5C2 10.9142 2.33579 11.25 2.75 11.25H9.25V17.75C9.25 18.1642 9.58579 18.5 10 18.5C10.4142 18.5 10.75 18.1642 10.75 17.75V11.25H17.25C17.6642 11.25 18 10.9142 18 10.5C18 10.0858 17.6642 9.75 17.25 9.75H10.75V3.25Z\" fill=\"#181924\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <div x-show=\"accordion == 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b0'\" x-collapse class=\"text-content pb-3\">\n                                    We created a warm, inclusive recruitment experience. Every candidate was interviewed and given feedback, ensuring everyone left with value.                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6\" x-cloak class=\"w-full py-3 first:pt-0 border-t first:border-0 border-[#FFD8C6] flex flex-col gap-2\">\n                                <button @click=\"accordion == null ? accordion = 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6' : (accordion != 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6') &#038;&#038; (accordion != null) ? accordion = 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6' : accordion = null\" class=\"w-full flex flex-row items-center justify-between gap-4\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-regular text-ocs-gray-nav text-left\">Best Productivity<\/h3>\n                                    <div class=\"rounded-full flex flex-none items-center p-2 transition duration-150 ease-in\">\n                                        <svg x-show=\"accordion == 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6'\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\">\n                                            <path d=\"M4.16699 10.5H15.8337\" stroke=\"#181924\" stroke-width=\"1.66667\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                        <svg x-show=\"accordion !== 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6'\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\">\n                                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.75 3.25C10.75 2.83579 10.4142 2.5 10 2.5C9.58579 2.5 9.25 2.83579 9.25 3.25V9.75H2.75C2.33579 9.75 2 10.0858 2 10.5C2 10.9142 2.33579 11.25 2.75 11.25H9.25V17.75C9.25 18.1642 9.58579 18.5 10 18.5C10.4142 18.5 10.75 18.1642 10.75 17.75V11.25H17.25C17.6642 11.25 18 10.9142 18 10.5C18 10.0858 17.6642 9.75 17.25 9.75H10.75V3.25Z\" fill=\"#181924\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <div x-show=\"accordion == 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95b6'\" x-collapse class=\"text-content pb-3\">\n                                    A fully trained team of 40 operatives delivered seamless event cleaning. Their readiness and professionalism supported a smooth test event with 10,000 attendees.                                <\/div>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                    <li id=\"block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2\" x-cloak class=\"w-full py-3 first:pt-0 border-t first:border-0 border-[#FFD8C6] flex flex-col gap-2\">\n                                <button @click=\"accordion == null ? accordion = 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2' : (accordion != 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2') &#038;&#038; (accordion != null) ? accordion = 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2' : accordion = null\" class=\"w-full flex flex-row items-center justify-between gap-4\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-regular text-ocs-gray-nav text-left\">Best Practices<\/h3>\n                                    <div class=\"rounded-full flex flex-none items-center p-2 transition duration-150 ease-in\">\n                                        <svg x-show=\"accordion == 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2'\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\">\n                                            <path d=\"M4.16699 10.5H15.8337\" stroke=\"#181924\" stroke-width=\"1.66667\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                        <svg x-show=\"accordion !== 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2'\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\">\n                                            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.75 3.25C10.75 2.83579 10.4142 2.5 10 2.5C9.58579 2.5 9.25 2.83579 9.25 3.25V9.75H2.75C2.33579 9.75 2 10.0858 2 10.5C2 10.9142 2.33579 11.25 2.75 11.25H9.25V17.75C9.25 18.1642 9.58579 18.5 10 18.5C10.4142 18.5 10.75 18.1642 10.75 17.75V11.25H17.25C17.6642 11.25 18 10.9142 18 10.5C18 10.0858 17.6642 9.75 17.25 9.75H10.75V3.25Z\" fill=\"#181924\" \/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/button>\n\n                                <div x-show=\"accordion == 'block_acf-block-6835daa5b8c2a-69d8bdb1b95c2'\" x-collapse class=\"text-content pb-3\">\n                                    The recruitment process was a collaboration between OCS, Everton and multiple partners. 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