How to find a job after leaving care: Tips for young people to get on the career ladder Posted on January 19, 2023February 7, 2023 by adrian Finding your first job is a big step. And if you’re a care leaver, the transition is even greater. But it’s also an exciting time and one where you can make independent decisions to achieve your true potential. Want to find out more? Discover how to find a job after leaving care, and what practical […] Continue Reading
Colleagues take on marathon challenge for charity Posted on January 11, 2023 by Alison Ten courageous colleagues from Churchill have committed to taking part in this year’s London Marathon in aid of a charity helping families through the cost of living crisis – even though several of them have never run before. Oasis Community Learning (OCL), one of the largest multi-academy trusts in England, is fundraising for its Living […] Continue Reading
How to change careers: Discover how Nadia embraced change to find a career she loves Posted on December 21, 2022February 7, 2023 by adrian Changing jobs within your industry can be a real challenge, but changing careers completely can feel hugely daunting. Knowing when and how to change careers is crucial to finding a role where you feel fulfilled and supported while at work. One of our wonderful Business Support Managers – Nadia Williams – quite literally leaped from […] Continue Reading
In conversation with Hannah Dales: Churchill’s Pathway to Net Zero Posted on November 22, 2022 by ilona viteikiene At Churchill, our focus on our emissions output has never been more important. We are committed to decreasing our carbon emissions throughout our operations, and to becoming a net zero business by 2040. But what does net zero mean, and how are we going to achieve it? Net Zero: What it means and how to […] Continue Reading
Progression at Churchill – Meet Raphael Sagula Posted on November 11, 2022 by adrian Raphael Sagula is our London operations director and lead for Portfolio, our high-specification cleaning service. He started working for us in March 2018 as an account manager on our contract with a London-based European Bank. But he began his career in facilities management as a cleaning operative, working night shifts in supermarkets. ‘I was promoted […] Continue Reading
Churchill wins at the PFM Awards Posted on November 9, 2022December 5, 2022 by adrian We are delighted to announce that Churchill has won the ‘Partners in Cleaning – Large Estates’ category at the PFM Awards 2022. Our entry was for our partnership with the Scottish Police Authority (SPA). Winners were announced at the PFM Awards ceremony in London on 2nd November 2022, hosted by the legendary news presenter Sir […] Continue Reading
Today is World Values Day Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by adrian Values matter to us. They motivate and guide us and shape the way we do the things. Our three core values are: Always seek better Always do right Always put people first Creating employment opportunities As part of doing the right thing, we strive to build teams from the areas people live in so that, […] Continue Reading
Job hunting tips: How to succeed at interview in facilities management Posted on October 19, 2022 by ilona viteikiene Job interviews can be daunting. But for most roles, they’re an essential part of the job hunting process. If you’re looking for a new role in facilities management, be sure to follow these job hunting tips for interview success. 1. Do your homework. Job hunting tips 101: Always research the company and the role! Your […] Continue Reading
Plan ahead with Churchill Group’s Christmas tree service Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 by adrian Winter is a busy time for facility managers as they deal with seasonal requirements such as gritting and an increase in emergency maintenance work. For this reason, installing a Christmas tree in the workplace can often fall to the bottom of the to-do list. Before you know it, December has arrived and finding a suitable […] Continue Reading