Lead a team responsible for providing a safe, secure and environmentally sound operation and maintenance of Sotheby’s UK premises including warehouse. Responsibility for departmental budgeting, setting objectives for Property and Facilities teams, monitoring of adherence to operating and service standards, and revising and implementing policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with regulations.

Responsibility for the management of all hard and soft services at Sotheby’s London complexes including warehouse. Responsibilities include but not limited to property and asset management, building maintenance, third party supplier management, project management, welfare and statutory compliance, sustainability and team management.

Antic London is a collective of pubs / bars in London. During my tenure the Company grew from 10 to 50 trading sites with more recent focus on delivering two hotels above existing trading pubs.Champion performance of +30 internal builders, as well as designers, architects, site managers, and project assistants in successful maintenance, openings, and refurbishment projects for this fast-growing pub/property enterprise.Control all property-related functions, including site acquisition, general maintenance, funding, development, as well as Statutory and Health & Safety Compliance. Manage all refurbishments and oversee new openings. Regularly interface with Contractors and Suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality work.• Simultaneously oversaw the project management of the construction programme for two new hotels with a combined construction budget of +£5m, as well as various existing sites - expertly trading pubs throughout the construction process. • Instrumental in more than quadrupling business growth from 10 to 50 trading units• Responsibility for full property estate for facilities and maintenance, both proactive and reactive.• Implemented multiple residential development schemes with significant increases in both turnover and profitability. • Led successful relocation of Head Office function on two occasions and acquired external Contractors to optimise execution of larger projects. • Expertise in managing commercial property, including associated bank accounts, credit control, contractor / supplier agreements, and project management funding.

Maximised a vast residential / commercial property and pub portfolio by maintaining consistent contact with staff, tenants, and leaseholders. Controlled property banking, payment collection, conflict resolution, statutory compliance, maintenance, and refurbishments. Oversaw a team of 40+ in house builders / contractors. • Reduced annual maintenance expenditures by 25% by enhancing maintenance operative and management methodologies.

Supported final determination of property management and financial planning strategies to ensure success.

Delivered ongoing support to upper management, as well as strong customer service.

Strategically teamed with senior management daily and closely monitored business performance to ensure growth, efficiency, quality, and transparency. Promoted to management within four years of employ.SENIOR RETAIL BRANCH MANAGER - MORDEN AND MITCHAM BRANCHES (2005 to 2007)Oversaw two linked branches with a staff headcount of circa 20, which encompassed a Mortgage Manager and Financial Advisor, to reach all assigned Annual fixed income and growth targets.RETAIL BRANCH MANAGER - SOUTHFIELDS BRANCH (2004 to 2005)Mentored and motivated cross-functional staff, which ranged in levels of experience, age and grades to achieve personal and organisational targets. Supervised five staff in achieving annual fixed income and growth targets.COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGER – WIMBLEDON BRANCH (2003 to 2004)Addressed daily banking needs of business customers to customise sales and drive profit.VARIOUS CLERICAL GRADE ROLES (1999 to 2003)