Trust Catering Manager- Director of Catering- Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for the right candidate. No school experience required but skills in driving standards and relevant qualifications are.
Read moreFood for Life- Impact Report
Soil Association Food for Life launches the first ever Food For Life Served Here (FFLSH) Impact Report, revealing the huge impact the independent award scheme has across the UK and showing the Government needs to get serious about buying standards in the sector. The education settings, care homes, hospitals, businesses and leisure attractions who are certified can evidence that the food they serve is audited and are serving fresh, local and honest food with the majority being cooked from scratch.
Read moreISO Standards for Mental Health in the Workplace
A new standard has been launched to provide better support for mental wellbeing in the workplace. It might be time to take steps to manage the risks in your business.
Read moreMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Wishing all our Clients a very happy and healthy festive period. Many thanks for your continued support and partnership throughout 2021. We look forward to seeing you all following New Year celebrations. Neil, Liz, Lauren, Chris, Maggie, Judith and Fergus x
Read moreHow to manage staff shortage pain
We are seeing a high level of discomfort within contracted and inhouse services at present where the struggle to maintain adequate staffing levels is exasperated by the pandemic and employee burn out, as well as a lack of applications within recruitment.
Read moreIn-House and Contract Catering in the Independent School Sector
Food within the independent school marketplace is a cornerstone for parents and pupils. With a focus on nutrition, sporting endurance, welfare and mental health all being attributed to a catering service within your prospectus, the advice from Red Box would be to ensure your dining experience is a positive one. Are you at a crossroads in determining if your facilities should take these services in-house or to outsource? Red Box summarises the two positions.
Read moreSustainability and Procurement
Sustainability is now an important factor across many industries. Underwriting sustainability in procurement can be managed through investigation and understanding of the environment and social contexts as well as the benefits of building long term sustainable practices into the strategy and processes of your services.
Read moreOfsted and Food For Life Guidance- How Red Box can support.
As Ofsted look to regain lost ground on School auditing, one focus to prove an outstanding school status, is the school lunch provision and healthy eating awareness.
Read moreProud to be approved by the Independent Schools' Bursars Association
We are pleased to announce we’re now listed on the Independent Schools' Bursars Association!
Read moreWelcoming Maggie
We have taken another step forward and invited Maggie to join the Red Box Consultancy Services team.
Read moreUseful Links to Further Information
- THE BRITISH INSTITUTE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (BIFM)- Founded in 1993, BIFM is a professional body for facilities management, both individuals and organisations.
- FIRST POINT ASSESSMENT (FPAL)- Is a supplier management community supporting the European oil and gas industry.
- THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)- A charity that is the professional and leading voice for environmental and public health and safety.
- INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY- A professional membership group that provides support and information for those who work or study in the hospitality and tourism industries.
- FOOD STANDARD AGENCY (FSA)- The governmental department responsible for food safety and hygiene throughout the UK.
- THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION (TUCO)- TUCO is a professional membership group for in-house caterers within the higher education sector, and is one of the leading organisations of its kind in the UK.
- BRITISH HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION (BHA)- An agenda-setter and members organisation for the hospitality and tourism industry that helps to promote the interest of operators, brands and owners across the hospitality and tourism sectors.
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (RSPH)- An independent and multi-disciplinary charity who’s mission is to improve public health and wellbeing.
- INTERNATIONAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (IFMA)- An international association for facilities management professionals, supporting 24,000 members in 105 countries.
