Broadening horizons
Ian Williams is set to grow its London
operation with the appointment of a new property services
manager.
Paul Broadbent has over 25 years’ experience
within sector and spent the last eight years with Accent Group, a
Registered Social Landlord based in Yorkshire, where he had
responsibility for delivering major capital works projects.
His appointment signals Ian Williams’
commitment to adding to its social housing experience and
understanding, as well as an intention to develop more long-term
partnerships with clients.
Mr Broadbent’s appointment will enable Ian
Williams to develop its painting, decent homes and facilities
management business as well as bolster the company’s existing skill
set in this sector. The organisation has more than 120 social
housing and local authority clients.
He said: “I was delighted to be offered this
position with Ian Williams, I believe it to be a progressive
company that offers a high quality, community investment approach
within the social housing and commercial sectors.
“Our intention is to expand the existing
business by further developing our standing within the sector as a
contractor of choice while demonstrating best value and quality of
product.”
Alan Soper, managing director, added: “Paul’s
appointment has helped to strengthen our already strong team in our
South London office and we are now going to focus on continuing our
growth and expansion within a sector where we are already
recognised as market leaders.
“By recruiting directly from the social
housing sector, we can bring in relevant experience which enable us
to build on our strength of understanding our clients and their
needs.”
Ian Williams’ London clients include Family
Mosaic, Wandsworth Borough Council and the London Borough of
Croydon.