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#ResultsDay → Hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are getting their A-level, T-level and BTEC results today, working out whether that means university, an apprenticeship, or straight into work. OCS has over 1,000 live #Apprenticeships across the business right now, on pathways spanning hard services and engineering, energy, security, cleaning, catering, pest control, facilities management, customer service, and management and leadership. An apprentice engineer who starts on building systems can progress into specialist and technical roles, working across data centres, manufacturing sites and critical infrastructure. Progression works the same way in every part of the business: a cleaning operative can become a team leader, then a contract manager, and security colleagues build careers in operations management. "Apprenticeships are a clear career pathway for young people in the UK today. They don't need to arrive work-ready, they need an employer who takes the time to invest in them and build their future together." → Sarah Williams FCIPD, Chief People Officer, OCS UK & Ireland. Learning is paced and practical, tied to the work colleagues are already doing on site. It fits around shifts rather than competing with them, and it comes with a wage from day one. Learn more and discover where it could take you → https://lnkd.in/er-9dhEW #WeAreOCS

#WomenInSecurity Award Finalist → For 42 years, Michelle Elmore has been the steady presence in Birmingham's courtrooms. She has now been shortlisted as a finalist in the Frontline category at the Women in Security Awards 2026. Only five award categories, three finalists in each. Michelle earned her place among them. What makes this special is where the nomination came from. Michelle, a Court and Tribunal Security Officer on our HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), was put forward by Judge Mark Aspinall, who sat at Birmingham for 17 years and watched her work from the other side of the courtroom: "A judge quickly learns who brings calm to a courtroom and who does not. Michelle brought it every day. She is fair, unflappable and quietly authoritative, and her presence alone steadied situations that could easily have turned." Over four decades, Michelle has mentored and empowered a generation of officers, several now in senior roles, and given her time to other courts whenever needed. Recognition of this kind reflects the calibre of people delivering our security services. We wish Michelle every success in September. #TRUEValues #WeAreOCS

📣 #OPEXAwards FINALISTS → OCS has been shortlisted five times at the 2026 Operational Excellence Awards UK, recognising the team and partnership work delivered across the Shaftesbury Capital PLC portfolio. → Operations Team of the Year - OCS, Shaftesbury Capital portfolio. The team transformed a single-destination operation into an integrated West End portfolio model, maintaining exceptional standards through rapid growth, mobilisation and large-scale operational change across some of London's busiest estates. → Operational Excellence in Facilities Management - OCS, Shaftesbury Capital portfolio. Supporting over 500 buildings across the Shaftesbury Capital West End estates, the FM team held exceptional standards during rapid growth through innovation, collaboration and resilient service delivery. → Women In Operations - Karolina Graham. Karolina has helped transform one of London's most complex mixed-use portfolios, driving consistency, collaboration and customer experience across multiple iconic West End destinations. → Women In Operations - Vânia Santos. Over more than 24 years, Vania has transformed operational standards across some of London's most iconic destinations, growing and modernising large-scale estate operations while maintaining exceptional presentation, service quality and a people-focused culture. → Excellence in Collaboration and Partnership - OCS & Saber Security LTD. The partnership has created a highly integrated operational model across the Shaftesbury Capital portfolio, supporting some of London's busiest destinations through collaborative leadership, operational resilience and a shared commitment to customer experience, safety and estate standards. Congratulations to Karolina, Vania and all involved across OCS, Saber Security and Shaftesbury Capital, and to all 2026 finalists. #WeAreOCS

#WeAreOCS → Our colleagues have always been the stars of our show. They are the faces of OCS. The people on the front line. The teams behind the scenes. From our first colleague 126 years ago to more than 135,000 people around the world. Every one of them helps make places the best they can be. A hospital, a school, an office, a theme park, a train station, a stadium, an airport. Places that matter to the customers who count on us and the communities around them. Pride. Joy. Passion. It's there in every photograph, and it's what they bring to each site every single day. They are the reason OCS is what it is, and always will be. #TRUEValues

#DidYouKnow❓The OCS Foundation has raised £220,106 over the last 12 months, thanks to hundreds of colleagues across the OCS community. 🫶 The #OCSFoundation is turning that into opportunities for young people and communities across the UK & Ireland. One of the most rewarding initiatives this year has been our first #SmallGrantsScheme, putting local communities at the heart of our giving. Colleagues nominated the charities, clubs and community groups that matter most to them, then voted to decide which organisations would each receive a £1,000 grant from the OCS Foundation, putting local knowledge and community pride at the heart of every award. This week we're seeing that impact first-hand in #Scotland, visiting three of our first grant recipients: → 🥊 Alloa Boxing → 🏉 Clydebank Rugby Football → 🤝 Royston Youth Action These organisations are all different, but they share one thing in common: dedicated people creating opportunities for others. Whether it's giving young people a safe place to belong, building confidence through sport or supporting local families, they're making a lasting difference in their communities. Colleagues don't just raise funds for the OCS Foundation, they help shape where those funds go, creating lasting social value in the communities where they live and work. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Foundation since its relaunch. Over the coming months, we'll be visiting each of our Small Grants recipients to share their stories, celebrate the work they do and show why these organisations mean so much to our colleagues. Follow their journeys to see the difference your support is making. 🧡 #WeAreOCS Rob Legge Nikki Brown Donna Legge Dan Barber Daniel Dickson

#DidYouKnow❓The globally recognised #HiddenDisabilities Sunflower began in #Aviation, through a collaboration between OCS and London Gatwick. 🌻 Over 10 million people live with a hidden disability. The #SunflowerLanyard gives passengers a discreet way to signal they might need a little more support, extra time, clearer communication, patience and reassurance along the way. What started as a single airport initiative is now a globally recognised symbol of inclusion, adopted by transport providers, public services, retailers and organisations across many sectors. Our Passenger Assistance teams helped pioneer it. Backed by specialist training in hidden disabilities, autism awareness and dementia care, our colleagues continue to create more inclusive experiences every day for millions of people. #WeAreOCS

#OCSEnergyServices → OCS has installed a 257 kWp rooftop solar PV system at Glasgow Sheriff Court, now the largest solar installation across the Scottish courts estate. Glasgow Sheriff Court is Europe's largest civil court and one of the busiest buildings in the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service estate. Delivering a project of this scale inside a live court, with zero disruption to proceedings, took careful planning and close coordination. Working with Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, our Energy and Projects teams: → Stripped out and fully recycled the old 2008 system → Installed a new 257 kWp array, sized to the roof → Engineered bespoke switchgear to tie into the site's voltage optimisation unit → Made the final connection over a single weekend shutdown, with the court running throughout Once at steady-state operation, the system is estimated to save £68,700 a year and cut carbon by 41 tCO₂e, supporting the Service's target of reducing energy consumption by three per cent year on year. Read the full case study here → https://lnkd.in/e7yGrt8X

🚨 BREAKING NEWS → OCS has been named as a finalist in four categories at the 2026 Facilities Management Awards UK, recognising the work delivered alongside four outstanding partners. → Client and Service Provider Partnership of the Year - Specialist Services - OCS, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service & Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. OCS has delivered the TFM contract with the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service since 2011, covering a complex estate of listed and historic buildings across Scotland. → Excellence in Sustainability - Initiative - OCS & Scottish Water Horizons. In partnership since 2016 delivering renewable energy generation across Scottish Water's estate, supporting its ambition to reach Net Zero by 2040. → Facilities Management CSR Initiative of the Year - OCS, Everton Football Club & Everton in the Community. OCS delivers integrated FM for Everton FC at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Everton in the Community central to a community-first approach to local recruitment and skills development in Liverpool. → Cleaning Service Provider of the Year - TFM - OCS & South Western Railway and Network Rail Wessex . OCS and South Western Railway launched an in‑transit cleaning model that transforms train presentation on some of SWR’s busiest routes. A Wimbledon‑based team boards trains throughout the day, delivering live cleaning, supporting passengers and improving presentation across early and late peaks. Congratulations to all 2026 finalists. #FMAwardsUK #WeAreOCS

Congratulations to Edinburgh Airport on this Very Good Civil Aviation Authority Accessibility Assessment rating. OCS colleagues have worked closely in partnership with the airport to deliver assisted travel support around the clock, covering everything from set-down through to boarding, disembarking, and any missed or delayed flights. Passengers can arrive anxious or unsure what to expect. Delays and cancellations only add to that pressure. Staying calm, listening, and adapting to what each person needs is central to how the team works. More than 150 colleagues keep the operation running, with requests tracked in real time from check-in so the right support is ready when it's needed. Assistance within 10 minutes at every designated location remains the standard, delivered by the same team member wherever possible. Richard Marshall, OCS Sector Managing Director for Transport, said: "This rating reflects the commitment of colleagues across every touchpoint of the passenger journey, from the moment someone books assistance through to boarding. We've built training around lived experience, backed it with better equipment, and kept our focus on continuity, matching passengers with the same team member wherever we can. Input from the Accessibility Forum has shaped much of that, and it's the standard we'll keep building on." #WeAreOCS

#TRUEValues → Congratulations to Adekemi Caroline Oyebanji, Cleaning Operative, recently named as Employee of the Month by our customer, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Caroline works at the Bethlem Community Centre. She received the award for her commitment during a recent period of industrial action, taking on challenging tasks with professionalism, resilience and a focus on maintaining high standards when they mattered most. OCS has also recognised Caroline's contribution, thanking her for the commitment, professionalism and care she brings every day. Reflecting on the award, Caroline said: "I'm truly honoured to be considered worthy of this award. I appreciate the support and encouragement, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of this team. I look forward to continuing to give my best to this organisation." Congratulations, Caroline. Thank you for the difference you make for our customers, patients and colleagues. Pictured → Caroline accepting her Employee of the Month award from Sue Smith, Chief People Officer, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. #WeAreOCS