I will be highlighting the message that the sky’s the limit for anyone with a career in our sector next week when I launch an exciting new initiative at the Cleaning Show.
I am looking forward to opening the show on Tuesday 18 March for a number of reasons.
The Cleaning Show is, of course, the flagship event for the cleaning and hygiene sector, so it is always a pleasure and privilege to speak there, but my opening speech will be particularly important and enjoyable because of the two initiatives I will unveil.
I will be delighted to launch the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone (www.ukcleaning.org.uk) at the show, a project which means a lot to me personally as someone who sets great store in the value of training and education.
The new website will bring together information about industry training and development courses for the cleaning and hygiene sector into one place for the first time, we have made it incredibly easy to access a comprehensive range of professional development information online.
It will help address the lack of educational structure in terms of pathways for staff progression in the sector, which many believe is a strategic issue which has made the sector less attractive to potential joiners. Furthermore, it will provide direct access to training and development opportunities which are funded and even some without cost.
By bringing together disparate information about careers development and training opportunities into one place, the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone will make it easier for current sector staff to advance their careers, and for new joiners to succeed.
The BCC will be backing up the website launch with a publicity campaign highlighting the huge opportunities a career in the sector offers. We will be advising potential recruits that the sky is the limit if they choose a career in the cleaning and hygiene industry.
I will also give an update on BCC activities and launch the BCC’s 2025 research report, the second of the initiatives I mentioned. The research report will be packed with facts and figures about the cleaning and hygiene sector. It is a key industry document and well worth reading, and I am pleased to say we can offer a free digital copy to anyone with an interest.
This year’s Cleaning Show, from 18 – 20 March at Excel, London, is going to be an even better edition than last year’s, with more conference speakers and more exhibitors.
Visitors will have the chance to find out about the latest industry products and services, hear a host of industry experts discussing major industry issues and topics during the conference programme, and to network with colleagues from across the sector.
BCC member organisations will be out in force for the event. During the conference, you can hear from Paul Ashton, Chair of the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA), Lorcan Mekitarian, Chair of the Cleaning and Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA), Lorraine Larman, Master of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCWC), Chris James, representing the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), Raymond Martin, MD of the British Toilet Association (BTA), David Garcia of the CHSA and BCC, and Neil Spencer-Cook, Group Managing Director of The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc).
The CSSA will host its annual Innovation Showcase, focusing on pioneering technologies and advancements for the sector.
Attendees can meet fellow showcase sponsors the CHSA on the stand, while the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) will also be available to discuss the Chartered Practitioners Register.
You can also join the Federation of Window Cleaners (FWC) for the famous Window Cleaning World Cup. They will also be holding an award ceremony for the Window Cleaning Company of The Year.
The Cleaning Show is free to attend, but please register first. Find out more at www.cleaningshow.co.uk/london
If you are attending the show, please visit the BCC stand to find out more about the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone and to claim a copy of our research report.
You can find the Zone at www.ukcleaning.org.uk from March 18. Watch out for further information via industry media, social media and on Linked In under the hashtag #somanyopportunities.
You can also claim a free copy of the research report by contacting [email protected].
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About the contributor
Delia Cannings
Chair
British Cleaning Council