Smarter Systems, Skilled People, Stronger Teams

30 Apr 2026
Cleaning Innovation Hub
Cleaning Innovation Hub

This panel brings together voices from BICSc, CleanEvent, WCEC, HW Facilities, CleanManager and Foremost to explore how smarter systems and skilled people work together to build stronger, more resilient cleaning teams.

Panellists will discuss how structured systems, digital tools, and data-driven approaches can support operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance, while recognising that people remain central to service delivery. The discussion will examine the role of training, professional development, leadership, and engagement in creating confident, capable teams that can adapt to changing demands.

The session will also consider how collaboration across industry bodies, service providers, and media supports shared standards, innovation, and workforce progression. Attendees will gain practical insight into aligning systems and skills to strengthen performance, support staff, and deliver sustainable outcomes across the cleaning and facilities sector.

Chairperson
Neil Spencer-Cook
Neil Spencer-Cook, Group Managing Director - British Institute of Cleaning Science
Speakers
Martin Schuster
Martin Schuster, Sales Manager - CleanManager
Kevin Meighan
Kevin Meighan, Master Elect - The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners
Jay Adderley
Jay Adderley, Director of Operations - CleanEvent Services
Kelsey Hargreaves
Kelsey Hargreaves, Technical Manager - The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)
Jan Marriott
Jan Marriott, Head of HSEQ - HW Facilities
Darryl Penson
Darryl Penson, Managing Director - Foremost