TAKE THE LEAP

NEW OPPORTUNITIES. MORE SKILLS. BIGGER IMPACT.

Whether you're looking to progress in your current role, develop leadership skills, or explore new career pathways, apprenticeships can help you build the knowledge and confidence to take the next step. OCS colleagues can access a range of apprenticeship and development programmes delivered through approved training providers across leadership, facilities management, operations and specialist sectors.

Progress your career

Become a Leader

Develop your skills

Make a bigger impact

Why choose an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to build practical skills, gain recognised qualifications and develop your career while continuing in your current role.

What to expect

Work-based learning
Develop new skills through real workplace experiences and practical application.

Support from experts
Learn from experienced trainers, coaches and industry professionals.

Flexible delivery
Balance learning alongside your role with structured support throughout your programme.

Tailored development pathways
Choose programmes aligned to your role, career aspirations and future ambitions.

Fully funded opportunities
Access development programmes funded by OCS through apprenticeship funding.

Professional growth
Build confidence, capability and skills that support long-term career progression.

What you'll gain

Practical skills for real challenges
Apply learning directly to your role from day one.

Recognised qualifications
Achieve nationally recognised apprenticeship standards.

Career progression opportunities
Prepare for future roles and increased responsibilities.

Leadership and management capability Develop the skills needed to lead teams and drive performance.

Increased confidence and impact Strengthen your ability to influence, communicate and deliver results.

A pathway for future success
Invest in your professional development and unlock new opportunities across OCS.

Find the pathway that fits your role and ambitions

Whether you're looking to progress within your current area, move into leadership, or develop specialist expertise, there are apprenticeship opportunities across multiple OCS functions. Our pathways are built for colleagues entering at different levels, be it in a junior role entering at Level 2, or a Senior Leader at Level 6.

All programmes are fully funded and designed to support your career development while you work.

Facilities Management
Soft Services Pathway

Develop the operational, people and commercial skills needed to manage soft services environments, including cleaning, workplace experience and support services.

Facilities Management
Hard Services Pathway

Build expertise in technical operations, maintenance management and compliance while developing leadership and operational capability.

Leadership, Sustainability & Support Services
Pathway

Designed for aspiring and experienced managers looking to strengthen leadership, strategic thinking and people management skills.

Invest in your future - at no cost to you!

All apprenticeship programmes are fully funded through employer apprenticeship funding, meaning you can gain qualifications and develop professionally while remaining in work.

Fully
Funded

How it works?

Your apprenticeship journey

Starting an apprenticeship is straightforward. The OCS Apprenticeships team and your line manager will help identify opportunities that align with your role, career goals and business needs.

Explore Pathways

Browse apprenticeship options available across OCS and identify programmes that match your role, interests or future ambitions. Find opportunities aligned to your career goals.

Submit an enquiry to express interest in an apprenticeship pathway. Tell us more about your role and development goals.

Confirm eligibility & suitability

The OCS Apprenticeships team, together with your line manager, will review eligibility, discuss suitability and identify the most appropriate programme based on your role, aspirations and business requirements. Ensuring the right programme is the right fit for you and the organisation.

Choose your programme & provider

Once approved, you’ll be matched to the most suitable apprenticeship pathway and training provider where applicable. Supporting your development through high-quality learning experiences.

Start your learning journey

Begin developing new skills, gaining recognised qualifications and applying learning directly within your role. Learn while you work with programmes fully funded by OCS.

TAKE THE LEAP

Why choose an apprenticeship?

What to expect

What you'll gain

Find the pathway that fits your role and ambitions

Facilities ManagementSoft Services Pathway

Facilities ManagementHard Services Pathway

Leadership, Sustainability & Support ServicesPathway