
Although initially nervous and a little unsure, the consistent belief my manager showed in my abilities, as well as encouragement from my closest colleagues, gave me the determination to challenge any self-limiting beliefs.Īs part of the programme, EG’s partnership with training consultant Ginger Leadership Communications, has been vital in providing effective training sessions to support the next 11 future leaders of our sector. The programme’s aim is to showcase the diverse views of hidden talent across the real estate industry. To further support my development, and recognising my progress so far, I was nominated by my recruiter as an ideal candidate for the EG Future Leaders Programme. Joining the EG Future Leaders Programme 2022 Other elements of my day-to-day role include role include liaising with the project site teams to support specific social value KPIs, conducting local area research and recording social value activities so far. Witnessing the creative ideas from passionate and talented locals, as they pitched and later executed their initiatives, during the event showed just how important it is for us to prioritise this work. Most recently, I had the pleasure of working with community interest company, Rise 365, helping set up a youth event at Worship Square, adjacent to our 140,000 sq ft workspace currently under construction. I love that my role allows HB Reavis to explore opportunities that will provide meaningful change for all those who come into proximity of our schemes.


Identifying opportunities where we as a business could be doing more to engage with the local community is a key part of my role. Now, working within the Social Impact team enables me to have a tangible impact within the wider community, by helping to deliver our ESG Strategy. Since joining HB Reavis, I have become very invested in the impact that the built environment has on our daily routines. Over the year, I gained experience within the asset management team before moving into my current role as Social Impact and Inclusion Coordinator.

Initially starting in the front of house team at Bloom Clerkenwell – our latest workspace – this was my first foray into real estate and I was excited to learn more. The programme provides support and enrichment opportunities, such as access to a mentor.Īt HB Reavis, I have had the opportunity to take on a number of roles, to identify my interests and strengths. Briqs, set up in 2021, connects young people with access to entry level employment opportunities in the knowledge economy. One simple post shared by a newly-established recruitment agency, Briqs, introduced me to HB Reavis and the built environment.
