Martin Stead Email & Phone Number

Kingston Upon Hull, England, Gb

With Loom Consultancy, I partner with ambitious business owners who are struggling to release the potential within their business because they lack the necessary skill, knowledge, or capacity to build the systems and processes required for seamless growth. Building on the principles of a Loom, I lead my clients through the process of creating cohesive business operations by identifying the threads within their business that require improvement. Here’s how I help:EXPANSION PLANSince making change in one area inevitably impacts upon another, all Looms begin with identifying exactly where all the problems within the business lie. You’ll receive a comprehensive project plan detailing how well the functions within your business are operating and where attention is needed. You’ll receive a project plan outlining exactly how to go about the transformation.IMPLEMENTATIONUsing my knowledge and experience, I’ll work with you and your teams to drive through the changes, overseeing developments, so we successfully manage the impact of change, ensure no stitches are dropped and you achieve a seamless weave. This could be a short-term project or long-term partnership. SUSTAIN, SCALE OR SELLOnce the changes are in place, you have the option to continue running the company as it, with sustained growth, scale the company organically or via acquisition, or sell the company. Whatever option you choose, I can be right alongside you to make it happen.TAKE THE SCORECARDIf you’re curious about the principles of the Loom and how well your business measures against them, I invite you to take my Scorecard. Upon completion, you’ll receive a personalised ‘Weave Report’ detailing where attention is needed to achieve seamless performance. If you would like to discuss your results and what working with me might look like, I invite you to book a call with me using this link: 📆 https://weave.loom-consultancy.co.uk/public/appointment-scheduler/63da66008986d21f1c8dea4b/schedule

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Kingston Upon Hull, England Metropolitan Area

Sewell Facilities Management is part of the wider Sewell Group – a multi-discipline group of companies delivering investment solutions, construction projects, estate consultancy and strategic direction to a broad range of customers across the north of England. For ten years, I was the Managing Director for the Facilities Management company. During this time, I grew the company by 250%, taking it from £1.5m to £8m with 10 to 100 employees in 8 years. I built a strong culture of growth and accountability which led to us being awarded The Sunday Times ‘Best Company to Work’ for 9 consecutive years and achieving 3-Star accreditation in the UK Best Companies Survey, which distinguished Sewell as a ‘World Class’ company to work for.When I came into position, the company was what I would describe as a ‘Western set’. It performed well and looked good from the outside, but it had no substance behind it. Customers were happy with our response times and were always met with a smile, but it lacked the systems and processes critical for growth. Only those who worked in the office had the full picture of what was going on, and those working off site relied on them to receive the right information. As the company grew, I ensured our business systems and processes developed in line demand and set a new industry standard for quality, which was reflected in our two IWFM awards, an unprecedented achievement for an SME.New procedures enabled us to keep tight financial control and dramatically improve efficiency, resulting in outstanding pre-tax profits. I also introduced significant changes to our recruitment process to ensure we hired the right people and our culture aligned with our growth plans. We recognised as a ‘Best Place to Work’ on the Sunday Times List.

Kingston Upon Hull, England Metropolitan Area

Having led Sewell Facilities Management through significant growth (250%) as Managing Director, I also became a Group Director, overseeing development of the companies within the Sewell’s group of companies.Each month, I met with the Sewell’s group of Managing Directors, including the company secretary and chair, to set and manage the strategic direction for the group of companies’ worth £100m.

Kingston Upon Hull, England Metropolitan Area

Having joined Sewell as an apprentice straight from school, I was delighted to return to the company as Commercial Manager overseeing many contracts including the government led Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) scheme. During my four years, I won several large contracts for the company, which placed significant demand on the company and an urgency to upgrade its systems and processes. I saw first-hand the impact poorly developed systems can have on customer service and morale. I witnessed individuals becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of information flowing to them and how it compromised their ability to make the right decisions. The culture that had worked so well when the team was small began to shift and required us to very intentional when hiring to make sure we got the right people with right attitude and mindset, so become a cohesive team and a great place to work.Understanding the problems and what was needed, I was promoted to Managing Director. I introduced significant changes which allowed us to grow the company by 250% and become recognised as a ‘Best Place to Work’ on the Sunday Times List, and the Queens Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.My daily routine included preparing budgets, monthly operational accounts and procedures for term subcontracts, producing written and commercial aspects for bids for PFI schemes, including providing a 25-year lifecycle model.

Kingston Upon Hull, England Metropolitan Area

Operating as a Freelance Quantity Surveyor, I worked for several construction companies providing support during the completion stage of a projects. Projects were commercial in nature and ranged from £0.5m to £5m in size. Typically, I found the project to be in a worse condition than stated which required me to present the issues to management and find ways to limit the damage. After one year working independently, I was offered an opportunity I couldn’t refuse from Sewell, the company where I’d completed my education via apprenticeship, as Commerical Manager, which I accepted.

Hull, England, United Kingdom

Beal Developments is a family-owned company with a portfolio of companies, developing residential and commercial scheme, land dealings, property investment and farming.Joining the company, I was responsible for the commercial performance of sites across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. I created and managed strong supply chain and quality assurance to ensure houses were built within budget and to a high standard.

Hull, England, United Kingdom

As Commercial Manager, I was responsible for all commercial aspects of a regional dry-lining contractor, including developing and managing a team of quantity surveyors and implementing the relevant commercial protocols.

Hull, England, United Kingdom

Working on the new 25,000-seater sports stadium for Hull City AFC and Hull FC.

For seven years, I trained as a Quantity Surveyor taking day release once a week to travel, first to Hull College and then to Nottingham Trent University. I worked full-time, building up my skills and experience, before taking a gap year travelling and working for similar companies in Australia.

Kingston Upon Hull, England Metropolitan Area

Thrown out onto a building site straight from school, I gained an induction to all facets of a construction company gaining exposure to all departments as well as spending 18-months on site.

Bsc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

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