Stuart Edwards 

Background

A highly committed professional with over 10 years experience at Senior Management Level within Housing Management & Maintenance. A strong track record of delivering performance targets and achieving results through inspiring leadership, using enthusiasm, exceptional communication and relationship management skills to gain commitment at all levels.

Recent career history

January 2009 - to date
echelon consultancy – Associate Consultant

2006 - 2008
Midland Heart HA – Head of Maintenance

2004 - 2006
Midland Area HA – Head of Asset Management

1998 - 2004
Bourneville Village Trust - Director of Maintenance

1994 - 1998
Derby City Council – Maintenance Manager

1991 - 1994
Derby City Council – Principal Assistant Maintenance Planning

Skills

• Able to motivate and engage with diverse groups, promote a Partnership culture
• Extensive Project Management experience
• Experience of consulting with customers through open meetings, surveys, one to one interviews and focus groups
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Detailed knowledge of all aspects of Maintenance including Responsive and Planned
• Detailed knowledge of domestic renewable and sustainable technologies

Role

Stuart joined echelon as an associate and will utilise his vast operational experience and communication skills to work on operational support to assist clients in developing partnership working and resolving operational issues with Client and Contractor blockages.

Stuart will also provide support in the development of customer involvement in the maintenance service.

Outside echelon

Stuart enjoys playing golf maintaining a handicap of 12. Stuart is also a keen photographer with over twenty years experience as a wedding photographer.

Stuart is currently renovating his 19th century house from a derelict wreck to an energy efficient home.