pod with a purpose
Welcome to the Churchill Group podcast 'pod with a purpose' hosted by Jaime Lloyd-Jones, Head of Internal Comms. The main purpose of this podcast is to share key stories, updates and information from across our group of specialist businesses. With a selection of different guests, each episode will focus on one main purpose or theme.
Episodes
25 episodes
Breaking barriers: The truth about social hiring
In this episode of Pod with a Purpose, host Jaime Lloyd-Jones sits down with Charlotte Macdonald and Karen Hopley to bust some of the biggest myths around social hiring. From ex-offenders to care leavers, survivors of domestic abuse to ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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31:30
Carrot: Smarter Waste Management
In this episode of Pod with a Purpose, we’re diving into the future of waste management with Cyrus Annan from West One and Tom Farrell, our Environment Manager. We’ll explore Carrot, some innovative software that’s helping businesses make smart...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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16:53
Teamwork and triumphs in customer service
In this episode, Jaime chats with Thomas Brittain, National Accounts Administrator and Louise Stubbs, HelpPoint Administrator. The purpose is to explore their day-to-day roles, the importance of teamwork, and what it takes to deliver exceptiona...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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24:08
Celebrating one year as an employee owned business
In this episode, Jaime chats with James and Darren. The purpose is to explore some of the highlights from the past year of being an employee owned business and answer some of the frequently asked questions from colleagues. Highlights include di...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:25
Behind the scenes of our annual Shining Star Awards
In this episode, Jaime chats with Lindsay Pateman, Head of HR and Lynzie Wills, Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Manager. The purpose is to find out what goes on behind the scenes when planning our annual Shining Star Awards and what we can...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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19:54
Empowering veterans in their career transitions
In this episode, Jaime chats with Phil Matis, Director in the North and Scotland. The purpose is to explore how Churchill Group supports ex-military colleagues transitioning into a career in the FM industry. Highlights include discussing...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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18:00
Insights from Make Ready's Operations Director
In this episode, Jaime chats with Rufus Fidgeon, Operations Director at Make Ready. The purpose is to explore Make Ready, how they use technology and the different ways they celebrate successes as a team. Highlights include an example of a chal...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:20
Everything tech
In this episode, Jaime chats with James Bagguley, Technical Services Director at Amulet. The purpose is to understand the role of Amulet Technical and some of its recent innovations. Highlights include learning about the bespoke 24/7 remote sec...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:33
I make a difference: The Bid team
Welcome back to our 'I make a difference (IMAD)' podcast mini-series. The purpose of this series is to explore different colleagues from across our group of specialist businesses and the role they play in achieving our collective goals. I...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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17:09
Exploring the mosaic committee with Dave Herpe
In this episode, Jaime chats with Dave Herpe QHSE Business Partner for Chequers. The purpose is to explore what it means to be part of the Mosaic committee and its role in our business. Highlights include the correlation between mental health a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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7:53
The power of apprenticeships
In this episode, Jaime chats with Phoebe Hickinbottom, L&D Advisor at Churchill. The purpose is to understand the apprenticeship programme at Churchill, how to get involved and what resources are available. Highlights include Phoebe's top t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:33
Portfolio: What 'proudly delivering more' means
In this episode, Jaime chats with Charlotte Parr Director and Jodie Philips-Turner Operations Director. The purpose is to understand the ‘more’ behind Portfolio’s ‘proudly delivering more’ tagline and the differences between them and Churchill ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:42
I make a difference: Karen Magor
Welcome to our 'I make a difference (IMAD)' podcast mini-series. The purpose of this series is to explore different colleagues from across our group of specialist businesses and the role they play in achieving our collective goals. In thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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14:58
I make a difference: Arjun Bajaria
Welcome to our 'I make a difference (IMAD)' podcast mini-series. The purpose of this series is to explore different colleagues from across our group of specialist businesses and the role they play in achieving our collective goals. In thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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18:34
I make a difference: Project Management Office (PMO)
Welcome to our 'I make a difference (IMAD)' podcast mini-series. The purpose of this series is to explore different colleagues from across our group of specialist businesses and the role they play in achieving our collective goals. In thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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15:28
Employee Ownership Trust Part 2
Jaime chats with James Bradley CEO and Darren Read Group Chief Operating Officer in this episode. The purpose is to understand more about the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and the steps we need to take to ensure everyone is on board with our j...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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18:05
I make a difference: HelpPoint
Welcome to our 'I make a difference (IMAD)' podcast mini-series. The purpose of this series is to explore different colleagues from across our group of specialist businesses and the role they play in achieving our collective goals. In thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:40
I make a difference: DayMaker
Welcome to our 'I make a difference (IMAD)' podcast mini-series. The purpose of this series is to explore different colleagues from across our group of specialist businesses and the role they play in achieving our collective goals. In thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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11:44
Employee Ownership Trust
In this episode, Jaime chats with James Bradley CEO and Darren Read Group Chief Operating Officer. The purpose is to understand why we made the decision to become employee-owned and what it means for everyone at Churchill. Highlights include ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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14:42
Let's talk social value
In this episode Jaime chats with Julie Hollins, Social Value Lead at Churchill. The purpose is to understand the importance of building a company culture that champions social value. Highlights include why we should be communicating our success...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:22
Amulet turns 5
In this episode Jaime chats with Alan Brownlow, Development Director and Margaret Rouse, Regional Director at Amulet. The purpose is to explore what 5 years at Amulet looks like and how their roles have developed and grown since they started in...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:30
Our journey to net zero
In this episode Jaime chats with Hannah Dales, Head of Environment. The purpose is to explore what our journey to net zero looks like and why it is important. Highlights include the timeline and potential challenges around changing to an electr...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:27
It takes two
In this episode Jaime chats with Bianca Angelico, Chief DayMaker at On Verve. The purpose is to explore On Verve, its second birthday and its theme around it takes two. Highlights include Bianca's biggest challenges at the moment, her theory ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:55