New General Manager
We would like to welcome Richard Jackson to a new post of
general manager.
Richard joins the firm from his previous role as account manager
at Osborne. His previous roles include partnership director at
Mears Group and senior operations director within the Kier
Group.
The 48-year-old is now tasked with managing Ian Williams’
Nottingham and London operations. This includes overseeing more
than 200 staff and having overall responsibility for delivery of
existing contracts and securing new work in the social housing,
education and local authority sectors. Contracts under his remit
include Raglan Housing Association, Gedling Homes, Eton College,
Essex County Council and the Brent PFI project.
Richard said: “My main priorities will be ensuring
profitability, service delivery and growth. I’m looking forward to
contributing to the overall strategy of the company, and using my
experience in previous roles to shape its future direction.
“I was attracted by the customer-focussed approach at Ian
Williams and the fact its size means it operates nationally but
also enables its staff to have an influence in ensuring
high-quality services. As a private limited company its decisions
are driven by clients’ needs not share price and that’s a culture
I’m looking forward to working in.
“My immediate challenge is to look at our responsive maintenance
product to ensure it is offering the best value for clients.”