Norse Group is very different to most companies. Wholly owned by Norfolk County Council, it is the UK’s leading local authority trading company, with a forward order book of £2 billion. Its ownership means that throughout the organisation there is a deep-rooted commitment to public service values, and its profits are returned to the public purse rather than to private shareholders.
Norse’s annual turnover of around £350 million and workforce of more than 9,000 people make it a major force in the delivery of outsourced services. The group comprises three primary companies:
- Norse Commercial Services – environmental, highways, transport, housing repairs and FM services
- Norse Consulting – architecture, design, estates management and building consultancy
- Norsecare – care homes in Norfolk
Norse has pioneered a joint venture model, forming over twenty partnerships with local authority across the UK. This alternative to traditional outsourcing represents the best of ethical commercialism, offering greater control and significant financial benefits to councils, and helping them meet the demands of the ESG agenda and net zero. The group’s mantra is “Improving People’s Lives” – including society at large, local communities, and the company’s staff and suppliers.
For more information, please visit: https://norsegroup.co.uk/