E105 – Ralph Dorey: Managing Director – Industrious

Another standout episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we sit down with Jonathan Ritchie, Executive Director of Property & Development at Chatsworth Schools, to hear his inspiring story, from early jobs in coaching and wellness to leading the estates and property function across a group of 14 schools. Jonathan shares why listening is foundational to leadership, how his career evolved from front-line service to strategic leadership, and what it takes to manage compliance, development, and capital works in the education sector. We also dive into the future of school environments, from CPD and ESG to smart building tech and empowering young talent. A thoughtful conversation for anyone in leadership, education, or property.

24 Jul 38min

Another brilliant episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast!This time, we sit down with Rupert Dean, CEO and Co-Founder of X+WHY, to hear his remarkable journey, from corporate law to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing flex-space and members club brands.Rupert shares how a chance opportunity in Africa sparked his love for property, why he believes workspaces should feel like home, and the lessons he’s learned from scaling to 14 sites while staying true to a mission of people, planet, and purpose.We also dive into how office culture is changing, how landlords can future-proof their buildings, and why hospitality-led workspaces will define the next chapter of commercial property.A brilliant episode for anyone navigating leadership, property, or modern workplace strategy.

22 Jul 41min

Another great episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we sit down with Reiss Knight, Facilities Manager at Huckletree, to hear his career story — from leaving school at 16 and lifeguarding, to running eight sites and managing high-pressure FM projects.Reiss discusses his transition from leisure to property operations, his experience mobilizing a £multi-million office in just 12 weeks, and what it’s like managing CAPEX, PPMs, and demanding clients across multiple cities.We also get into the evolving role of AI, ESG initiatives, and the future of co-working spaces.A must-watch for anyone navigating facilities, property management, or building operations.

17 Jul 37min

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 Jul 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 38min