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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

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,

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

Cold Gates, Warm Bonds and 330 Years of History: Carlisle Protecting the People and Heritage of Royal Hospital Chelsea
The cold reaches the gates long before London wakes. Yet through winter rain, biting winds and the long hours of the night, Carlisle’s security officers

Carlisle achieves BICSc Membership and Training Accreditation
Carlisle Support Services is proud to have achieved both a membership and a training accreditation from the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), the UK’s