E012 - Kuda Kadungure: Head of Commercial Strategy - UK Parliament

Kicking off another brilliant episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we sit down with James Hebberts, Principal FM Consultant at Arcadis, to hear his career journey, from summer caretaker to leading major consultancy projects across government, NHS, and private estates.James shares what drew him into FM, how saying yes to every opportunity built his skillset, and what it’s really like to transition from hands-on operations into high-level consultancy.We also dive into the future of facilities management, from ESG and smart building tech to data-driven asset optimisation, and why staying curious, proactive, and people-focused is key to career growth in this fast-changing sector.A brilliant listen for anyone in FM, operations, or property management.

3 Heinä 36min

Kicking off another standout episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we sit down with Tawanda Majasi, Head of Facilities Management at Vision Hall, London’s newest and largest event space. Tawanda shares his inspiring journey from architecture graduate to security officer to FM leader, managing a 60,000 sq ft venue with five kitchens and multiple event spaces. We also dive into how AI, ESG, and smart building systems are reshaping the FM industry, and why resilience, curiosity, and people skills matter more than ever. A brilliant conversation packed with advice for anyone in property, events, or facilities operations.

26 Kesä 46min

Kicking off another great episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we sit down with Charlie Wells, Residential Building Manager at Canary Wharf Group. Charlie takes us through his brilliant career journey, from starting out in Harrods’ storeroom to managing one of London’s most high-profile residential estates. He shares honest lessons from mobilising Amazon’s HQ, overseeing a £100M residential skyscraper, and moving from commercial to residential FM. A brilliant episode packed with real-world advice for anyone navigating the property, construction, or operations space.

24 Kesä 52min

Kicking off another great episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we chat with Ollie Plastow, Director and Co-Founder of Consensus Workspace. Ollie shares his no-nonsense journey from school dropout to business leader, lessons from growing a family-founded company, and insights on fit-out trends, personal branding, mental health in construction, and why AI won’t lay bricks anytime soon. Plus, a shout-out to his podcast The Corporate, The Character.

19 Kesä 56min

Kicking off another great episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! In Episode 88, we chat with Spencer Tagg about his unconventional career journey, from aspiring RAF pilot to restaurant owner to operations leader at Airivo. He shares the challenges of leading flexible workspaces, the impact of hybrid working, and his thoughts on AI, ESG, and mentorship in today’s evolving industry.

17 Kesä 38min

Kicking off Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast with an inspiring conversation! In Episode 87, we sit down with Tolga Salih to explore his career journey, the unique challenges of working with heritage buildings, and the skills that have shaped his success. He also shares his passion for mentorship and the lessons that have made his career so rewarding.

27 Helmi 33min

In this episode of Wear Many Hats, we dive into the future of workplace experience with Zoe, exploring how FM is evolving beyond traditional service roles into activation and human connection. From creating meaningful workplace interactions to the importance of experience-driven environments, we discuss how organizations can foster engagement, community, and belonging.If you’re interested in the future of workplace culture, hospitality, and experience-driven FM, this episode is not to be missed.

6 Helmi 58min

In Episode 85, we speak to Sam Egginton, who shares insights into the Facilities Management industry through his career journey. Sam brings a unique retail perspective, emphasising that "FM is 100% about people and buildings." He explores how supply chain efficiency supports teams on the ground and why investing in people leads to stronger facilities management. Tune in for his insights on the evolving role of people in FM and the impact of efficient operations.

30 Tammi 41min