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Martin Willoughby

Specialisms

I specialise in the following areas:

  • Facilities Management

Description

Martin is a highly experienced, organised and motivated Office Relocation Programme Manager with over twenty years successfully delivering office moves, flexible working, asset rationalisation, transformation and office accommodation projects. He is a specialist within the public sector and with huge experience rolling out hybrid working, increasing home working and reducing office space required for government and council clients; Uses a specific process and approach to deliver office moves, multi-site relocations and set up single HQ/hubs for councils. Works closely with senior leadership teams to facilitate change in working culture and deliver transformation across councils and government organisations. The specific, proven and successful approach Martin use's for all council office projects (a combination of change management and business analysis to build on the increase to home working, reduce the amount of office space required, create fresh new/refurbished offices, deliver people moves and achieve huge savings for clients) is now more relevant than ever. Martin possesses the crucial combination of understanding the necessary process and governance within larger and public sector organisations with a dogged drive to progress towards delivering every element and detail of the project.

Key Strengths/Areas of Expertise

  • Council office accommodation strategy
  • Project management of office transformation projects
  • Delivery of office relocations and workplace projects
  • Reduction and consolidation of office space
  • Analysis of working patterns
  • Redesign of floorplans

Testimonials/Case Studies

From David Sanni, Dir of Finance at London Councils:

“Thank you to the Moveworks team for project managing the successful move to our new office. They worked closely with us to understand our vision and created a space that is agile, modern, flexible, digital and designed to foster innovation and collaborative working. They expertly managed the procurement, fit-out and relocation process ensuring the move was completed with minimum disruption to business operations.

From start to finish, the team worked in a very professional, dedicated and thoughtful manner. Their meticulous attention to detail resulted in a high quality fit-out that exceeded expectations. Their knowledge of the sector was invaluable, enabling them to deliver the project within a tight timeline and budget.”

From Jackie Hinchliffe, Dir of HR at Thurrock Borough Council:

“This transformation project has been a major achievement and I’d like to thank you for managing and delivering the project on time and under budget with patience and skill.“

 

Notable Achievements/Value Added

Council Project outcomes example:

  • Formalised hybrid working, updated organisational culture
  • 3 Buildings consolidated into 1
  • Newly refurbished hybrid working civic centre offices
  • Project 18 months, cost £2.7m
  • £6m – value of building assets freed up
  • £250k – newly created annual additional income
  • £280k – ongoing annual cost savings

Relevant Sector Knowledge

  • Strategic Accommodation Programmes
  • Feasibility and Space Reduction
  • Change Management
  • Specialisms with council operational processes and working patterns

LGR Experience & Expertise

  • Martin has created a specific LGR offer, based on his experience and proven approach to consolidation of council operations and office accommodation.

Useful Links

LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-willoughby

Website: https://wearemove.works

Specific councils and public sector page: https://wearemove.works/public-sector/

 

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