Celebrating Ten Remarkable Years of Paul Evans’ Transformative Leadership at Carlisle Support Services
A look back at Paul Evans’ decade of leading with integrity, shaping a people-first culture, purpose driven decisions, and proving that business can be both successful and human. We’re celebrating a defining moment of a decade of steady, determined leadership that has quietly remade what Carlisle is. Think less trophy case and more a patchwork […]
Breaking Barriers for Women in Security
The security industry has long faced outdated perceptions, often associated with a ‘bouncer culture’ that fails to reflect the professionalism and diverse skill set demanded today. As demand for licensed security officers continues to grow, so too does the need to promote inclusivity within the industry. The challenge is pretty clear! The sector must evolve […]
Three Hundred Staff Members, One Leader and a Stadium That Feels More Like a Home Than a Workplace
For over three decades, Luigi Simeone – also known as Lui – has built a career grounded in care, trust, and people-first leadership as Operations Manager at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Carlisle. Known affectionately as the ‘uncle’ or ‘dad’ of the stadium staff, Luigi is regarded by his colleagues as irreplaceable – a steady hand […]
Paul Brewer’s Remarkable Forty-year Journey and Lifetime Legacy on the Railway
On a late summer morning in 1985, an eighteen-year-old Paul Brewer walked into Manchester Victoria station with nerves in his stomach and ambition in his heart. He had just been accepted onto the driver’s second man course. “I vividly remember my first day,” Paul says. “Being inducted in the offices, the lift which had an […]
Returning to the Mersey: Announcing the 2026 Innovation Lab!
After incredible success at previous events held at ACC Liverpool in 2024 and more recently at Excel London in 2025, the Innovation Lab and Superstar Awards ceremony will return for the event’s 7th iteration, at ACC Liverpool on Thursday 5th March 2026. With over 600 attendees anticipated for the event, we look forward to delivering […]
Carlisle secures Soft FM contract with South Western Railway
Carlisle Support Services secures Soft FM contract with South Western Railway (SWR), further growing its well-established portfolio of clients within the rail sector. The partnership went live in April following a three-month mobilisation period, now covering the cleaning and servicing of more than 180 stations, offices and depots spanning from London to Weymouth and to […]
Carlisle Commits to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to Drive Ambitious Climate Action
Carlisle is proud to announce its official commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This global collaboration – formed by CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), supports businesses in setting ambitious emissions reduction targets grounded in climate science, in line with the […]
Nicole Baker Shares Her Journey and the Power of Quiet Leadership
There’s a certain lightness about Nicole Baker, the kind of presence that makes a room feel more alive. She carries a natural energy, part sunshine, part determination, someone who has learnt how to balance ambition with grace. “My family and children are my daily driver,” she says, eyes gleaming. “They’re the reason I wake up […]
Carlisle Appoints Vinny Singh as Managing Director for Security and Events North to Strengthen Leadership and Drive Service Excellence
Carlisle Support Services announces the appointment of Vinny Singh as Managing Director for Security and Events North, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its footprint across the region. With more than two decades of experience leading national security operations, Vinny brings extensive expertise in operational delivery, risk management, and client partnership […]
Paul Evans to Chair the S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group, Supporting Collaboration and Higher Standards Across the Industry
Carlisle Support Services is pleased to announce that Paul Evans, our Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chair of the newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group. This landmark appointment reflects a united effort across the industry to raise standards, strengthen transparency, and ensure the sector speaks with one collective voice to government and regulators. […]