From Frontline Security to Sales Director: The Alex Collins Story of Strength, Second Chances and Seeing Potential
Left school with few qualifications, joined the Royal Navy at 16 and entered security as a relief officer during the financial crash. Today, Alex Collins is helping lead Carlisle’s growth as Sales Director. His journey proves that where somebody begins does not have to define where they finish. “I’ve gone from being a security officer […]
From Payroll Desk to Podcast Mic: How Sam Williams Gives Carlisle a Voice
Every colleague has a story, some are told over a brew in the break room, some are quietly lived on a shift at the station, and some have never been heard at all. Samantha Williams (Sam) our Head of Payroll decided to bring a change. Today her idea has a name, a microphone and a […]
Highlighting our 2026 RailStaff Awards Finalists
It is one week on since the 2026 RailStaff Awards finalists were announced, and we are extremely proud to see ten nominations of our staff going through as Rail Staff Awards finalists, showcasing just how integral our staff are to rail operations across our cleaning, security, hard FM services and more. Keep reading to learn […]
Mayor Bev Craig Presents Carlisle with Good Employment Charter Plaque
Carlisle Support Services has proudly kicked off Good Employment Week 2026 by receiving its Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Full Member certificate in person from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, at the official launch event held in Manchester. The presentation marked an important milestone in Carlisle’s people-first journey and recognised the organisation’s commitment […]
Carlisle Appoints Chris Wright as Head of Operations (South), Arts & Culture to Strengthen Leadership and Drive Service Excellence
Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Chris Wright as Head of Operations (South) for the Arts & Culture client portfolio, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to grow this key area of the business. Chris brings strong operational knowledge and extensive experience to the role, with an approach centred on understanding the operational […]
Carlisle Support Services Achieves Good Employment Charter Membership, Cementing Its People-First Approach
Carlisle Support Services (Carlisle) achieved member status in the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, in recognition of its sustained commitment to fair, inclusive, and progressive employment practices across its 8,500-strong workforce. The announcement follows several years of Carlisle serving as a Charter Supporter, during which it worked closely with the Charter network to review policies, strengthen […]
Carlisle Marks World Suicide Prevention Day by Making Every Conversation Count
Thousands of colleagues at Carlisle work across different locations, different sectors and shift patterns throughout the UK. Many spend their working days looking after others, keeping people safe and responding calmly when somebody needs help, but it is equally important that the people carrying those responsibilities know that support is there for them too. This […]
Our Proudest 2026 Royal Ascot Moment: When Mo Met The King!
A first opportunity through The King’s Trust led Marouan Benmbarek to one of the world’s most celebrated events and a meeting Mo will remember for the rest of his life. Royal Ascot is a place where extraordinary moments are part of the occasion. Yet, for Carlisle’s events steward Marouan Benmbarek, known to his colleagues as […]
Carlisle and Siemens Celebrate Six Years of Partnership and Look Ahead to the Next Five
It is absolutely rewarding to see a partnership grow in years, in the work delivered, the trust built between teams and the confidence to keep investing in what comes next. For Carlisle and Siemens, that next chapter has now begun, with a new five-year agreement covering cleaning services at Siemens’ Ardwick and York rail maintenance […]
Carlisle Secures CSAS and RSAS Accreditation for Stronger Partnerships and Safer Networks
Creating genuinely safe environments across public spaces and transport networks relies on seamless collaboration between our frontline teams, industry partners, and law enforcement. We have reached a major milestone in this effort, officially securing National Approved Status for both the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) and Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme (RSAS). This achievement marks an […]