Carlisle Celebrates White Ribbon Day as a Pledge to Build Safer Workplaces and Communities
There is a quiet stir across Carlisle, a subtle shift that cannot be measured by buildings, uniforms, or schedules, but lives in the people who inhabit them. It is in the glance of a colleague who notices when a joke lands too sharply, the pause of a manager choosing honesty over convenience, the small, deliberate […]
Small Acts, Big Impact: Lending a hand where it matters
Sometimes, making a difference is all about seizing the moment to make small acts, have a big impact. In October, when Specialist Works Contract Manager Mark Oram and his crew arrived in Melton Mowbray to carry out trackside works, they didn’t expect to stumble upon an opportunity to give back. A wrong turn led them […]
The CEO Story That Started on the Frontline and Went on to Shape an Entire Sector
A special anniversary interview with CEO Paul Evans and a deep dive into the decisions, values, and vision behind a transformational decade for Carlisle. “Leadership isn’t about noise or slogans. It’s about the quiet choices that build trust, day after day.” – Paul Evans A Journey Rooted in Responsibility Paul Evans does not begin his […]
Registrations Open for Innovation Lab 2026: Driving the Future of Sustainable Innovation in Security and Facilities Management
The annual Innovation Lab conference announces the opening of delegate registrations for 2026, taking place on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at the iconic ACC Liverpool. The event brings together more than 600 industry leaders, 50+ exhibitors, expert speakers, innovators, and senior decision-makers from across the Cleaning, Security, and Facilities Management sectors to collaborate and explore […]
Highlighting our Rail Staff Awards Finalists
It is one week until the winners are chosen at the Rail Staff Awards 2025, and it is time that we talk about our finalists. We are extremely proud to see six nominations of our staff going through as Rail Staff Awards finalists, showcasing just how integral our staff are to rail operations across our […]
An Open Letter from Paul Evans to the People, Partners and Contributors Who Made His Ten-Year Milestone So Special
Tuesday, 18th November 2025 Dear All, Re: An open letter to all who have made this possible… When I was asked to write this letter, I wondered where to start and how on earth I would fit in all the amazing things that have happened in ten wonderful years at Carlisle Support Services. Well, today […]
Step into Paul Evans’ 10-year Journey of Purpose-driven, People-first Leadership In This Special Anniversary Interview
In this exclusive conversation with Paul Evans, CEO of Carlisle Support Services, he reflects on the lessons, challenges, and defining moments of a decade shaped by purpose, a decade that balanced progress with humility, innovation with empathy, and growth with a deep sense of soul. From a young boy locking and unlocking buildings to the […]
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, making 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 […]