Experience

Max Fordham LLP

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Office Manager London

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Employed since June 2014 at Max Fordham LLP as the London Office Manager in a unique listed building in Camden. My responsibilities include the smooth running of the office and services for over 150 Partners, employees and visitors; responsibilities include managing reception and office services teams, office H&S (IOSH qualified), Managing Agent liaison, preparing and submitting annual CHAS accreditation, Insurance renewal and day to day management of building maintenance, security, energy and waste management policy and procedures and budgetary control for areas of my responsibility. I am actively involved in working with others to reduce the impact of our office on the environment. I have overseen the reduction of energy used in our office significantly and have encouraged others to increase our recycling commitment from staff. I am a member of the Practice Administration, Health & Safety, IT, Administrators Co-Ordination and Office Management Groups and work with my teams to strive to consistently improve services within the office for staff and visitors. I completed the phased refurbishment of our office space across three floors to increase space and offer improved facilities and a variety of working spaces. This involved working closely with designers, engineers and contractors over 12 months whilst making sure the normal routine of the office was not disturbed. I was involved in successfully negotiating a reduction in the terms of our London lease and work closely with the Managing Agents to keep the building and estate in a safe working environment for all.



Harvey Nichols

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Services/Facilities Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2013

  Managed reception, cleaning and security teams and ensured the office and services were always presented to the highest standards expected by the Head Office of a Luxury brand. Responsible for department and maintenance budgets and office equipment (hard and soft services), HVAC systems, fixed and mobile telephone systems and landlord liaison. Created and implemented policy and procedures for insurance, energy conservation and environmental impact. Responsibility for procurement of office supplies, stationery, furniture and equipment and processing invoices. Group responsibilities included environmental compliance (CRC) procedures, energy procurement and management, insurance, hotels, travel and company vehicles. Reviewed contracts resulting in savings across areas of my responsibility. Project managed the relocation of the Head Office to Chiswick and worked with designers and contractors to fit out new office and services.



MSCI Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Premises and Facilities Manager

  • 1997 - 2003

  Responsibility for all building security and services management, energy procurement, waste management, telephone and mobile communications, office moves and relocations. Created and implemented Health and Safety policy, procedures and management. Responsible for team that printed, created and mailed out UK and International property indices. Supported the Marketing Department in setting up and preparation of presentations and conferences in UK and Europe. Responsibility for all building security and services management, energy procurement, waste management, telephone and mobile communications, office moves and relocations. Created and implemented Health and Safety policy, procedures and management. Responsible for team that printed, created and mailed out UK and International property indices. Supported the Marketing Department in setting up and preparation of presentations and conferences in UK and Europe.