Five-star boost for our Property Management team

February 20, 2025

Our Property Management Director Lisa Stutely has welcomed two new arrivals and announced promotions for three of the existing team, which has grown significantly in recent years after securing new contracts across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Sophia Manning has joined as Head of Facilities Management. The certified member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has over 20 years’ experience in facilities management and has managed a diverse range of properties including retail, industrial, commercial office and laboratories.

Having experienced both client and managing agent side of the industry, Sophia is conversant with achieving the balance required to manage portfolios, ensuring all stakeholder requirements are considered. She began her career as an assistant science park manager, and over the years roles have included building manager, facilities manager and senior facilities manager.

Stephanie Sopel joined the team at the end of 2024 as Accounts Assistant. Her role includes aiding in the service charge aspect of property management. She brings both practice and industry experience and has carried out bookkeeping for a wide variety of clients, including a Netflix producer.

Stephanie previously worked with The Parks Trust, which has a large property portfolio in Milton Keynes. She works closely with the wider team to provide support and ensure day-to-day activities run smoothly.

we are also delighted to announce a trio of promotions. Senior Accountant India Tillison now becomes Head of Client Accounts. Sam Poynter has been promoted from Associate to Director Designate, while Ally Philips moves from Senior Surveyor to Associate.

Lisa Stutely commented: “It is fantastic to be able to announce that we have two new arrivals within the team and that three colleagues have been rewarded for all their hard work with promotions to senior positions.

“I am delighted to welcome Sophia and Stephanie and I’m confident they will provide invaluable support while becoming important members of our team. These are exciting times for our property management division which is growing all the time thanks to the new contracts we are winning across our target region. India, Sam and Ally have been given well-deserved promotions in recognition of the key roles they have played in our success.”