Since 2003, I have been retained as an external property and facilities adviser to Business in the
Community, a charity which advises businesses on corporate social responsibility through a network of 850
company members. The organisation employs 350 staff and operates from 25 locations across the UK.
Projects for Business in the Community include:
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Re-design and Refurbishment of London Headquarters
To develop and implement hot desking and flexible working practices to accommodate a work
force that had outgrown the space available (185 staff in 11,000 sq ft) and to project manage the
refurbishment of the building provided largely via pro-bono work and donations.
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Headquarters Accommodation Project
To find a headquarters building to accommodate 165 staff on the expiry of the client’s lease. I led a
project to establish the client’s future requirements, review and cost all the options for a new building,
which resulted in a decision to renew the existing lease. My lease negotiations with the landlords
resulted in a 45% reduction in the rent, saving the client just under £1m over the term of the lease.
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Cost Reduction Projects
Conducted a purchasing review and identified opportunities for cost savings and reduction of
environmental impact. I project manage a rolling programme of re-tendering office services and
supplies contracts and introduced national purchasing contracts. Recent savings negotiated include a
£25k cash refund on utilities and an £100k reduction in telephone costs.
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Property Portfolio Management
I manage the client’s property portfolio advising on property strategy, managing the disposal and
acquisition of office leases, leading on landlord negotiations and project managing office moves.
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