Ellie Freeman Email and Phone Number

I am responsible for two Extra Care Schemes in Leicester with a total of 141 flats providing independent living to over 200 residents. The team of 5 that I manage provides 24 hour cover on site at the schemes and we support the residents with any housing issues that they may encounter. The schemes are for adults over the age of 55 and adults with additional needs, and the support that we provide allows them to live independently and without interference from outside agencies, but with the security of knowing there is always assistance available.

I managed a 200 bed student accommodation block owned by a Czech company in Leicester. I took responsibility for the site through a full refurbishment and managed my own team as well as various contractors and suppliers to have the full site ready by our deadline.As the manager of the only branch of the company located in the UK I was responsible for implementing a lot of new policy regarding compliance and learned a lot about the rules and regulations of housing. I was able to secure an agreement with the University of Leicester for them to use our accommodation for their students for two years running. I also worked with ANUK to get Oxford Court accredited for the first time.

Based in the Oadby campus, my colleague and I managed a team of around 50 staff, both permanent and temporary, to provide all food and drink services on the student residential campus. My particular responsibility was for bars and events and as such I hosted, staffed and provided events such as the annual Summer Ball or Welcome BBQ. I also lead the opening of a small convenience store on the campus which provided a valuable service to the students, as well as an additional revenue stream for the business.