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Inside this issue 2 Dear members of BICSc 2 Hello from the Verification Team 3 Celebrating Success: Winners of the 2017 BICSc Annual Awards announced 4 BICSc Annual Awards 2017 Winners
13 BICSc Northern Ireland Nation announces winners of 2017 Cleaning Operative of the Year Awards 14 Huddersfield University holds graduation ceremony for cleaning team
Member News
6 Annual Awards, Education Programme 15 and Exhibition proves a resounding success 7 Winter is coming: are you and your 16 staff aware of the increased risks? 16 8 Fire safety roles and responsibilities – what you need to do 11 The future of cleaning training within the NHS
Four new fellows honoured for outstanding contributions to the cleaning industry New ATOs New Corporate Members
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Dear members of BICSc Welcome to the Autumn edition of The Standard Autumn is officially here, and it’s hard to believe 2017 is almost over already. It’s been a busy year for BICSc, with the introduction of new membership grades and training courses, the BICSc Annual Awards, Education Programme and Exhibition, BICSc Roadshows and the relaunch of the Cleaning Professional’s Skills Suite (CPSS) which is due to go live early next year. In this edition, we focus on celebrating the winners of the BICSc Annual Awards 2017. The standard of entries was exceptionally high this year, and for the first time in our awards’ history one of the categories was so closely contested that two winners were chosen to receive the award. This year, the team of awards judges were made up of BICSc Council members who travelled the length and breadth of the UK visiting the shortlisted sites to complete the judging process. Congratulations to everyone who submitted an application, even if you didn’t make the shortlist; the level of dedication you have all shown to raising the standards of the industry is something to be proud of. Plans for next year’s event are already in progress. The date has been confirmed for 27 September 2018 where we will be returning to Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire. More details will be announced over the next few months, however for further updates keep checking the dedicated awards website: awards.bics.org.uk
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Hello from the Verification Team… Firstly, I would like to thank all of the centres that submitted entries for the 2017 BICSc Annual Awards, and congratulations to those of you who were ultimately selected as finalists and winners. You should all be proud of your submissions. As a reminder, we are now offering six monthly support visits for all UK centres at no extra charge. During these visits, one of our verifiers will visit your site to discuss any concerns or issues that have arisen since your last audit. Any action points from your previous audit can be signed off, and you will be offered demonstrations to assist your ongoing training as required. All assessors should now have received an email communication from us with the full details of these visits. However, if you would like further details on these or would like to register your interest please contact info@bics.org.uk. From January, our verifiers will also be taking the new LTP skills card inserts to sites and will be briefing you on the changes to the Cleaning Professional’s Skills Suite (CPSS) so that the transition to CPSS 2.1 goes smoothly. As always, if you have any questions about this feel free to get in touch with us. From all of us in the Verification Team best wishes for the rest of 2017. Maureen Kelso Head of Standards & Verification
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Celebrating Success: Winners of the 2017 BICSc Annual Awards announced On September 14, 2017, we announced the winners of the 2017 BICSc Annual Awards in a special presentation ceremony at Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire. It was a black-tie event, hosted by BBC Broadcaster, Sally Bundock and supported by headline sponsor Citation as well as 11 individual category sponsors and four silver sponsors. The event saw almost 200 guests in attendance celebrating the achievements of companies and individuals across the cleaning industry. The Institute’s premier award, The Sholom Gordon was awarded to Liz Smith-Mills from LSM Consulting. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding services to the industry. Liz is an avid supporter of BICSc, previously representing the Institute with her specialist knowledge in accommodation services hygiene on the BBC Breakfast Show, as well as promoting training and qualifications for cleaning operatives around the world. The Eric Hill Medal, awarded to an individual for past service to the Institute and their contributions to training and education was presented to Elaine Upton from HMP Wayland. Elaine has continually gone the extra mile in her role advocating the benefits of BICSc accredited training. She started working at HMP Wayland in 2008 and quickly established BICSc training as an opportunity to provide prisoners with qualifications and future career prospects. For the first time in the awards’ history the ‘Assessor of the Year within an Accredited Training Establishment’ award was so closely contested that the trophy was jointly presented to two winners; Janet Cook from HMP Bedford for her work on championing the newly launched On Premises Laundry training and Keiron Morris from HMP Wayland who demonstrated his passion for delivering quality training to inmates. Denise Hanson, head judge for the BICSc Annual Awards said “We were impressed with the standard and quantity of entries this year, many demonstrating extraordinary innovation and commitment to improving the standards of the cleaning industry. There were some very long and tough decisions throughout the judging process as a result, however all of the entrants can be incredibly proud of their submissions.”
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BICSc Annual Awards 2017 Winners
The Sholom Gordon Award sponsored by Citation: Liz Smith-Mills, LSM Consulting
The Doreen Heyes Award sponsored by Rubbermaid: Mitie, St Georges Hospital
The Eric Hill Medal sponsored by Birkin Clean: Elaine Upton, HMP Wayland (collected by Steve Lyne)
The Colin Hasson International Award sponsored by Environmental Excellence Training & Development Ltd: Andrea Yoko, Emrill Services LLC
The Ayres Regional Award sponsored by Karcher: North East Region
Excellence in Training and Assessment within an Accredited Training Organisation sponsored by Darwin Clayton: University of Exeter
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Assessor of the Year within an Accredited Training Organisation sponsored by Vileda: Ronald O’Neill (Manchester Metropolitan University)
Excellence in Training and Assessment within an International Accredited Training Organisation sponsored by CIM Associates UK Ltd: Transguard Group LLC
Excellence in Training and Assessment within an Accredited Training Establishment sponsored by Sealed Air, Diversey Care: HMP Addiewell (collected by James Marston)
Client Commitment to Training sponsored by ISS, PWC: Birkin Cleaning Services Limited
Assessor of the Year within an Accredited Training Establishment sponsored by Pearroc: Janet Cook, HMP Bedford and Keiron Morris, HMP Wayland (collected by Steve Lyne)
Outstanding Candidate of the Year sponsored by Katrin Alison Bell, Aramark
To view all the official photographs from this year’s event and to keep up to date with the plans for 2018 visit the BICSc awards website awards.bics.org.uk
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Annual Awards, Education Programme and Exhibition proves a resounding success For the second year, BICSc ran a free to attend education programme and exhibition merging the daytime event with the evening Awards celebrations.
Dr Sally Messenger, BICSc presenting “The Fourth Industrial Revolution – What Does It Mean?” The programme began with an update from Denise Hanson, Technical Manager, BICSc followed by a fascinating talk from Dr Sally Messenger, who shared her expert knowledge on future changes that will impact the cleaning workforce. Other speakers included Dr Eric Brown, who presented an informative session on the history of cleaning science, as well as Kalpesh Nakeshree’s update on HR and employment law affecting cleaning businesses. We also heard presentations from Ian Meredith, CIM Associates UK Ltd on risk assessments and Pete Gowers who shared some valuable information on slips trips and falls. Joanna Begg, Customer Support Manager, BICSc, who was involved in organising the event said “Our second Education Programme and Exhibition proved a resounding success. The speakers were outstanding and gave insight from across a broad spectrum of topics impacting the cleaning industry. The seminars, combined with the exhibition provided a high-level programme that was informative and stimulating. We hope all our guests got a lot out of attending.”
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Winter is coming: are you and your staff aware of the increased risks? high visibility clothing when working outdoors so you can be seen from a distance and remain safe. You may also need to consider warmer clothing and non-slip footwear to help protect yourself against freezing temperatures and icy walkways.
Lone working
As winter fast approaches have you considered the health and safety implications for you and your cleaning operatives? The changing season can have a number of implications for a cleaning team so it’s important to ensure you have the correct precautions in place to prevent any accidents from occurring. Winter not only means colder temperatures and icy weather, along with the resulting increased risk of slips and falls but particularly for cleaning operatives who work outside normal hours, there will be a reduction in daylight hours to contend with. So, what can you do to ensure your workplace is ready for the coming season?
Lighting It is essential to ensure your workplace has adequate lighting enabling your operatives to see and avoid hazards in reduced daylight. According to HSE guidance, workplace lighting levels should be good enough to enable people to work, use workplace facilities and move from place to place in safety and to complete their tasks without the risk of eyestrain. To check if your lighting is sufficient speak to your colleagues. If possible, shadow an operative for a day, checking all of the internal and external routes they take while working. If it is difficult to see hazards, then you will need to make improvements which could be as simple as replacing a light or switching to a brighter bulb.
Personal Protective Equipment If you or your cleaning team need to work outside at any point then you should have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) available. Reduction in daylight hours may make your team more difficult to spot so it is a good idea to wear
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In winter, lone working outside of daytime hours can prove even more hazardous as it will likely involve working in the dark. Travelling to and from work as well as securing or opening the premises can pose a much greater personal safety risk. It is therefore important to ensure your team have been properly trained to deal with any unexpected circumstances, and are aware of security procedures should anything happen. Employers are fully responsible for the health and safety of any lone workers so they must ensure anyone taking on this type of work is sufficiently competent and understands all the risks and precautions involved. In addition to the security aspects research has shown that there can be undesirable consequences for those working outside of standard daytime hours including fatigue, sleeping difficulties and an increased risk of accidents at work, which have a higher prevalence in the winter months. There are a number of things that can be done however to help reduce these negative consequences. In particular, installing bright lights (>6000 lux) have been shown to trigger changes in the internal body clock, which in turn can increase alertness and reduce tiredness.
Temperature It is easy to forget about the temperature of your premises for those working at different times to the rest of the office staff. If your cleaning team work early mornings or evenings then the premises will need to be heated sufficiently during the cold weather. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the associated Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) states that the temperature for indoor workplaces should provide reasonable comfort without the need for special clothing. The minimum temperature for employees to work in should be 16 degrees. Of course, this list is not exhaustive and there are many other things you will need to consider as winter approaches, however these highlights should provide a good starting point for you to ensure your team remain safe and accident free this winter.
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Fire Safety roles & responsibilities What you need to do
Fire’s an integral part of modern day development and civilisation, but with its uses, comes devastating consequences when things go wrong. Numbers don’t lie
The nitty gritty The dos As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to: • • •
Fire takes lives
Fire Safety doesn’t always spring to mind as a top priority for business owners, but its catastrophic consequences make it an unavoidable element of managing a business. And even in less severe cases, it can cause lifelong physical and mental harm to employees, extensive damage to buildings and equipment, and even put people out of business. safety seriously, well, we don’t know what is!
risk assessment.
measures and communicate these to all employees. • Make sure you have a proper plan in place for in the event of an emergency. •
Fire risk assessments
1. Identify the hazards 2. Who’s at risk? 3. Evaluate, remove or reduce 4. Paperwork, planning and training – keep a written record of the hazards and how you plan on eliminating or reducing 5. Regularly review – industries, workplaces and roles are constantly evolving, so it’s important to regularly revisit and
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Pay particular attention to things like: • • • • • •
The access to emergency routes and exits How you store hazardous substances Your emergency evacuation plan If any of your employees are more vulnerable than others.
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In the event of evacuation Are you and your employees aware of what your evacuation plan is? No? Then right now is the time to ensure everyone does. To put together an effective evacuation plan, make sure you: • • • • • • • •
Have a clear, easily accessible pathway to all stated escape routes Are sure there are enough escape routes to allow everyone to evacuate Check your emergency doors are easy to open Have installed emergency lighting where necessary Are up-to-date with all employees’ escape route training Have communicated a meeting point for all employees Have accounted for any additional arrangements that may be needed for employees with mobility problems – this is otherwise known as a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).
Don’t lose touch with TED TED – otherwise known as Training, Equipment and Drills – always needs to be in place, so be sure to regularly check in and: • Ensure all employees are up-to-speed with your training and drills processes, run through them with new employees and every six months. • The type and level of equipment your business requires will vary depending on the type of industry and premises you’re in. Whatever equipment you possess, regularly inspect and maintain them, as well as ensuring all employees are trained to use them – properly. • any installed, you must.
Consequences This is the bit no business wants, which is why we’ve written this guide!
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There are a few notices they could give you: • • • • • • • • • •
Alteration notice – if your businesses currently has a high safety risk, or would have a high safety risk if the intended use of the premises changed. Enforcement notice – if your business has a serious risk that you’re not currently managing. With this one, you’ll be given improvements you need to make, and when you need to make them by. Prohibition notice – if the risk they uncover is so great, they can prohibit or restrict access to your business’ premises – with immediate effect.
you can: arrange an informal review with them; appeal to your local magistrates’ court (this must be done within 21 days of receiving the tion, request a ‘determination’ from the Communities Secretary to put the disagreement to bed.
It’s not just pennies and pounds
safety regulations, it’s not just a notice you could be up against. You could be invited for an interview under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act much as £5,000, major penalties, however, years in prison.
Additional support from Citation Citation clients have the support of our helpline that can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to give advice on any element of Health & Safety.
PLEASE NOTE: The above is intended to provide information of general interest but does not give legal advice.
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The future of cleaning training within the NHS The cleaning industry has undergone a period of great change in the last 30 years, and is today; a much more regulated industry, with a better skilled workforce. A survey by the British Cleaning Council found that, along with improvements in training and regulation, the industry itself had grown considerably, accounting for £23 billion pounds, or around 0.64% of the total U.K turnover for 2014, a figure that has continued to rise since. It goes without saying that the British cleaning industry provides an essential service across a diverse array of sectors, but what about a sector where cleanliness and hygiene are absolute necessities, in buildings and facilities where there is no room for error, how well does the British cleaning industry serve the National Health Service?
The worrying skills gaps for the immediate future for the NHS Within a healthcare setting cleaning operatives are typically referred to as domestic or environment assistants (DSA/ESA). They are trained to carry out a variety of daily cleaning tasks within clinical, nonclinical and patient focused areas. Considering the importance of their position, there are no real entry requirements aside from a good standard of written and spoken English. Typically, training to fulfil these roles is delivered in-house and ‘on the job’. Domestic staff will also be inducted in several mandatory requirements including; manual handling and health and safety such as COSHH and needle-stick injury etc. however, as all this training has been independently developed and delivered by individual trusts, it is inevitable that while some will be thorough, others may be inadequate which represents a very worrying skills gap for the domestic services teams involved. Denise Hanson, Technical Manager at the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) commented “The NHS tends to promote from within which means they continue to do what they have always done, there can therefore be a real reluctance to change. The best way to improve internal skill levels is for individuals to participate in accredited training courses”. Ideally training should be formally accredited and certificated by an independent awarding body such as The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) as this will ensure individuals have been trained to a specific standard and are competent to undertake their role. Accredited training will also reduce incidences of cross infection and has the additional benefit of increasing public confidence, as the public associate a high level of cleanliness with an effective, well managed and safe healthcare environment. The skills gap however, doesn’t just apply to those working in the domestic services sector, as Lorraine Davis, BICSc Council member adds; “From my experience nursing staff are always under pressure, but despite this they have to make time for the cleaning elements within their responsibility, for example cleaning mattresses and medical equipment. It would be more effective if the domestic services department were trained to carry out these duties, allowing the nurses to focus their time on clinical matters. However, if nurses are to continue with specific cleaning responsibilities, it is equally important that they too receive the appropriate cleaning training from an accredited organisation”.
What can be done to fill these skills gaps? Within the NHS, there is clearly a need for everyone involved in cleaning to be properly trained. NHS hospitals, surgeries and facilities rely on the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. There is no room for error or incompetence from any member in their workforce, and what is true of GP’s, surgeons and nursing staff is equally as true for those who are responsible for the cleanliness of NHS facilities; they require robust and adequate training to do their jobs well and work as part of a team dedicated towards avoiding healthcareassociated infections.
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The NHS recognise the role that cleanliness has to play in the running of all their services, and have made it much more of a visible, key priority in the last decade, due mainly to public concerns surrounding healthcareassociated infections such as MRSA which has been linked with poor cleaning practices. There is still plenty of work to do however, to demonstrate exactly how and to what standard our hospitals are kept clean. A lot of work has been done to develop codes of practice, cleaning procedure guidance and regular audits of practice and standards i.e. NHS Cleaning Specifications, The NHS Revised Cleaning manual and PAS 5748, but still, because of the pressure on budgets little progress has been made in the initial investment in training and educating for new cleaning operatives beyond the minimum requirements.
Initiatives to ensure cleaning staffing levels are maintained and trained well Alongside the obvious benefits of reducing infection, the NHS has much to gain if it were to invest more time and resources into providing better training for their front-line cleaning staff.
Staff motivation It’s easy for any employee to feel they are just one small cog in the larger wheel of a massive service, particularly if they feel that their job has limited scope, but certainly in the case of domestic services within the NHS; their role is vital. Offering better training can engage an individual and empower them to learn more about their job and the company itself, as well as about the skills they need to do their job well. There are also other ways to motivate staff and ensure that staffing levels are maintained, Lorraine Davis states the importance of training along with other factors; “Maintaining staffing levels is about management, reward and recognition; cleaning staff need to be paid a fair salary, treated respectfully and included as part of the clinical ward teams. Non-pay benefits such as feeling valued and being personally invested in through training will go a long way in motivating staff to turn up every day and do a good job”.
Efficiency Accredited training improves efficiency, nurtures confidence and can often help a new employee to meet others while gaining a much deeper understanding of NHS practices, policies and procedures. Training broadens knowledge and widens skills, empowering individuals with an ability to take on more tasks confidently. Julie O’Connor, Domestic Housekeeping Manager at Birmingham and Solihull NHS trust, who has been training employees to BICSc standards for the last 12 years says; “When you train staff, you are developing the workforce with knowledge and understanding; this is essential for maintaining standards however it’s just as important to invest in your staff to achieve a good team working ethos which in turn enables tasks to be completed more efficiently”.
Staff turnover Good training does much more than give an individual the tools to do their job better. It also instils a sense of confidence and a realisation of the importance of their role within the organisation. This goes on to promote a much greater sense of responsibility and ultimately; a stronger sense of loyalty towards the organisation that has invested the time and resources in training them, not just adequately, but robustly, to an accredited standard which the individual is proud to achieve. Effective in-house training can also carry other benefits, as Denise Hanson, Technical Manager at BICSc goes on to say; “There are huge issues with attendance of cleaning staff in the NHS. In-house operatives are often on contracts which allow for fully paid sick leave from their first day. A good in-house training scheme however, can help minimise sick leave as operatives are incentivised to increase their knowledge and qualifications, which in turn can lead to progression within the team and reduce staff turnover in the long term”.
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BICSc Northern Ireland Nation announces winners of 2017 Cleaning Operative of the Year Awards The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Northern Ireland Nation held the 2017 Cleaning Operative of the Year Awards on 7 September at Belfast’s City Hall. The City of Belfast’s Lord Mayor Nuala Mc Allister opened the ceremony in the company of the BICSc Northern Ireland Nation Chairman Colm McGrath, BICSc Group CEO Stan Atkins and the then BICSc National Chairman, Denise Hanson. 18 finalists were chosen from a high standard of entries from both public and private sector organisations across Northern Ireland. Sponsors; Zenith Hygiene, Consumable Products, Carey Floorcare, Kimberly-Clark Professional, Bunzl and BICSc Northern Ireland Nation, had the task of judging the entries. Six winners were chosen from sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, education, office, retail and hospitality and leisure. The overall winner of the Cleaning Operative of the Year award was Alison Bell representing Aramark in the office sector.
2017 Category Winners
Healthcare category: Ruth Neeson, Muckamore Abbey, Belfast Health Trust sponsored by BICSc Northern Ireland Nation
Office category: Alison Bell, Rathgael House, Aramark sponsored by Carey Floorcare
Manufacturing category: Janice Kane, Bushmills Distillery, Aramark sponsored by Zenith Hygiene
Retail category: Martha Leighton, Bushmills Distillery, Aramark sponsored by Consumable Products
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Education category: Cheryl Anne Storey (on behalf of Donna Sloan), Ulster University, Jordanstown sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Professional
Hospitality and Leisure category: Andrew Mc Laughlin, Mobile Cleaning Operative, Aramark sponsored by Bunzl
Northern Ireland Nation Cleaning Operative of the Year 2017: Alison Bell, Aramark
Huddersfield University holds graduation ceremony for cleaning team Huddersfield University held a graduation ceremony in August to recognise 16 candidates who completed their Assessor and ‘Licence to Practice’ training at the newly established BICSc Accredited Training Centre. Candidates were presented with a BICSc certificate by Bob Cryan, Vice Chancellor who commented “Achieving the BICSc CPSS qualification will take professionalism of our cleaning to a new level, and it is very much in accord with the philosophy of the University.” Cleaning Services Manager Jill Roberts who joined the University two years ago and implemented the training centre set up over an 18-month period said “I quickly realised there were significant inconsistencies in terms of cleaning standards, methods, equipment and team performance. Being an active member of BICSc for over 20 years I knew that to increase levels of professionalism and cleaning standards we needed to have an onsite accredited BICSc Training Centre.”
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Member news Four new fellows honoured for outstanding contributions to the cleaning industry BICSc awarded Fellowship of the Institute to four members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 14 September 2017. The following members have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the cleaning industry along with their service to the Institute and personal achievements within the profession.
Raymond Bird, FBICSc Raymond was a BICSc Council Member for many years and has more than 32 years of experience in the cleaning industry. He has been a solid advocate of BICSc and the CPSS scheme, supporting his members of staff with training and a clear career path to progress within the industry. In 2003, he was awarded the Eric Hill Award for his contributions to the Institute.
Martin Chalker, FBICSc Martin has made a valuable contribution to the industry over the last ten years setting up BICSc accredited training centres and training numerous cleaning operatives to BICSc standards. He has left a culture of achievement at the sites he has worked at which has been demonstrated by Sussex University’s entry for the BICSc Annual Awards, where a candidate was awarded ‘Student of the Year’ in 2016.
David Furlong, FBICSc A dedicated advocate for the cleaning industry as well as BICSc accredited training and qualifications. David has been actively involved in supporting the Institute for many years and served as advisor to the council in 2014. His experience and unbiased advice during a particularly challenging period proved invaluable.
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Denise Hanson, FBICSc Denise served on the BICSc Council for 11 years, taking the role of National Chair from 2015 to 2017. Having undergone BICSc training in the 1990’s she became an advocate of BICSc using it to support the companies that she has worked in. The CPSS scheme was trialled and tested at the FM company Denise worked for in 2011 and all sites in the portfolio underwent accreditation in the following years, a firm believer in the benefits of the CPSS scheme employing the training to provide a clear career path for operatives.
New Starters and role changes at BICSc Headquarters BICSc is pleased to announce the following new starters and role changes to the BICSc Headquarters team. In August BICSc welcomed Karen St James Boyde and Joanne Oak to the team. Joanne joins the Accounts Team on a temporary, maternity cover contract as a part time Management Accountant, while Karen joins the Customer Support Team as a Customer Support Administrator. Karen will be responsible for the membership function so should you have any queries relating to your BICSc membership you can reach Karen directly at membership@bics.org.uk In addition to the new starters, Samantha Willson has been promoted into the role of Sales Executive and will be working closely with our new Sales Administrator, Lauren Emery. BICSc is also delighted to welcome James Marston to the team as Learning and Development Manager. James will be working closely with the sales and marketing team to support the development and promotion of BICSc products and services both in the UK and internationally.
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New Training Centres June
ScotRail (UK) Engie Services Ltd (UK) National Catering Services & Foodstuff LLC (International)
July
Total Support Services August Group Clean Ltd Serco - Southampton Hospital
New Corporate Members June
Officlean Limited Bespoke Commercial Cleaning Precision Industrial Services Limited CICS Meggaclean Ltd Serco Ltd Sparkling Clean Solutions Ltd MANSA Cleaning Services Office Relocation Services Limited Parkinson Builders and Contractors Limited Eden Professional Cleaning Services July SSiFM Ltd Morphy Contract Services Ltd Sharpe Maintenance Services Ltd Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Total Chemical Solutions Al Alee Services & Maintenance Brite Start Cleaning Ltd
August Al Doha Maintenance & Services Centre Rosca Group Limited P & T Service Ltd QCS Contract Cleaning Ltd Khansaheb Group LLC Edgewater Technical Services W.L.L Oxford Cleaning Company Matrix Cleaning Systems Ltd September Atlas Security Guarding Ltd t/a ASG Corporate RJA UK Ltd
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