BRADFORD ESTATES - Key Persons
Aaron has worked within Finance for 10 years. Over this time he has gained immeasurable experience across numerous industries including professional sports, hospitality, business services, logistics and also for an Estate. He is currently actively studying towards his ACCA qualification, with a view to qualifying in the near future. A father to two young boys, Aaron is keen to give both the best opportunities as they grow up.
Alexander assumed full-time management responsibilities for Bradford Estates in 2019, continuing his family's stewardship, which has been with them for over 900 years.
Alexander's 15 years of real estate management experience began in London with a graduate position at DTZ; now part of global consultancy Cushman and Wakefield. This followed with a decade as partner at Quadrant Estates, where he oversaw the development of over 1 million sq ft of world class office and residential buildings in London. Alexander was also responsible for managing a successful portfolio of leisure and retail properties extending to several million sq ft.
Job Titles:
- Asset Management Director
Andrew is responsible for the Asset Management of the Bradford Estates commercial portfolio.
He brings over 30 years of property & asset management experience, having had responsibility during his career for industrial, retail, and residential portfolios on a national basis, acting for private investors, financial institutions and property developers. Having started his career in Birmingham working for Phoenix Beard Consultant Surveyors, now part of Savills, in their property management team, he spent 17 years immediately before joining Bradford Estates with LCP, a major West Midlands based property investment company, were he held various senior positions in the organisation.
Andrew along with his wife and daughters returned to South Staffordshire in 2017, and is pleased to be able to apply his commercial property experience in a local rural setting.
Ben joined Bradford Estates in 2014 as an Apprentice Electrician and brought with him a keen desire to learn and diligent work ethic. He completed his apprenticeship in 2018 and has become a valuable member of the team.
Dave joined the Bradford Estates in 2015 and is well known for his plastering skills and the glass-like finish he achieves. Some of our older properties have presented Dave with interesting challenges; he has ensured the finished product has enhanced and maintained the character.
Gary joined Bradford Estates in 2017 and has proven to be an invaluable member of our team. Gary deals with all of our new installations, services and repairs on the estates.
Graham began working within the construction industry from the age of 16 as an apprentice Carpenter, progressing to more senior positions and gaining higher management qualifications along the way.
An avid mountaineer, qualified mountain leader, ultra marathon runner and paraglider pilot in his spare time. Graham has also wintered in Antarctica as the Base Builder/Carpenter.
Graham was attracted to the post because of the nature of the work, the sustainable business strategy going forward and the locality to his family and home.
I have over 20 years of experience in accounting and currently work as Finance Assistant in the Bradford Estates Office. I am married with one son and enjoy travelling and cooking.
Julie is a seasoned accounting professional, with a rich history of financial expertise spanning over two decades. Having held key roles in both small and large local businesses, Julie brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence and financial precision.
Mark has worked for Bradford Estates for over 32 years and is our current longest serving employee. He joined in 1989 as carpenter, joiner and multi-skill tradesman. Mark has taken a keen interest in all aspects of Health & Safety and completed the CITB course Site Management Safety Training Scheme.
Steve is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of on the estates.
After living abroad for many years Tyla returned to live in Shropshire where she worked in hospitality. She decided to change her career path with an opportunity to join the team as an administrator. She has a passion for horses and in her spare time, she's busy at the stables and loves riding out in the Shropshire Hills.
Vince and his family have lived on the estates for many years but he officially joined the team as Estates Groundsman in November 2020. We discovered his talents after he carried out some freelance work for Bradford Estates and realised he would be a valuable member of the team.
Wayne is a farm technician responsible for cultivating, drilling cover crops and relief spraying together with general farm and estates duties. His knowledge of arable farming and root crops started on a local arable farm at the age of 17 where he worked for several years before moving on to local contractors and root crop specialists. He loves the great outdoors and country walks.
I am currently in my third year at Harper Adams University studying BSc Agriculture. For my placement year, I have the opportunity to join Bradford Estates as a the Land Management Student. Despite not having a farming background, my fascination with the agricultural sector stems from my deep appreciation for the outdoors, coupled with my love for activities such as fishing, cycling and sailing.