Posts by Matthew Swift
A Meaningful Day Supporting The Childhood Trust
Yesterday, members of our team had the privilege of supporting our charity partner, The Childhood Trust, by helping to refurbish a child’s bedroom in North London. Our colleagues worked together to create a brighter, warmer and more personal space for a young boy to call his own. Having learned about his passion for trains and…
Read MoreOur Five-Year Partnership With The Mental Health Charter
At City & Essex, our people are the most important part of our business. That belief sits at the heart of how we work, how we lead, and how we build thriving workplaces for our customers and colleagues. We are proud to mark five years of commitment to the Mental Health Charter. For us, this…
Read MoreWelcoming Luke Johnson, Our New Head of HSEQ
We’re delighted to announce that Luke Johnson has joined City & Essex as our new Head of HSEQ. Luke brings with him a wealth of industry experience and has already made a strong impression. Since joining, he has been out on site, meeting our teams and getting a real feel for the business. His seamless…
Read MoreCollaborative Support For Stop Domestic Abuse
This festive season, we’re incredibly pleased to be partnering with Wessex Cleaning Equipment, who are leading this wonderful charity initiative to support Stop Domestic Abuse. Alongside Pink Hygiene, we’ve come together to provide practical items that can make a real difference for individuals and families navigating incredibly difficult circumstances. A partnership with purposeAt its heart,…
Read MoreAchieving The Uhub Ambassador Engaged Status For A Second Year Running
We’re delighted to share that City & Essex has once again been awarded UhUb Ambassador Engaged Business status for 2025, for the second year in a row. This award recognises organisations that achieve and sustain exceptional levels of training engagement through UhUb, in our case, maintaining at least 90% of colleagues fully trained and engaged…
Read More2025 Living Wage Rate Changes
The Living Wage Foundation has announced new Real Living Wage rates of £13.45 across the UK and £14.80 in London, an increase designed to keep pay aligned with the cost of living. Employers have six months to implement these new rates, with a deadline of 1 May 2026. At City & Essex, we’re proud to…
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