Government Property 2024 – Strategy Update
Wednesday 11th September 2024
Etc. Venues, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
Event Information
Wednesday 11th September 2024, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
We are delighted to announce that the most senior civil servants working in public sector property will converge on Manchester to discuss and debate Government’s Property Strategy, two years on from it’s launch. This conference will see the authors of the strategy and leaders in Government Property – including representatives from Government departments, the NHS, and Local Government – come together to explore the main themes and discuss the future of the profession.
Delegate attendance is completely free of charge for senior public servants, thus removing a significant cost barrier and facilitating a renewal or a creation of those vitally important networks with their peers and with a range of knowledgeable private sector advisors and practitioners.
A plenary session will set the scene for the day, then the conference continues with sessions going into more detail on the strategy and how the wider public sector can respond to the challenges and opportunities. Sessions will be led by a mix of public and private sector presenters and will encourage interactivity.
Throughout the day there will also be chances to network with your peers within the exhibition area and sample the excellent catering that Etc venues provide.
Delegate places are free of charge for all public sector property professionals employed within the UK public sector*. Places will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and must be booked in advance. Don’t miss out on your place
*Terms & Conditions apply as detailed on booking
Conference Agenda
Wednesday 11th September 2024, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
0930 – 1100 Plenary session
Host/MC: Alice Standen, Property Fast Stream
Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, University College London
Mission-Led Government
Professor Mazzucato has been described as the architect of mission-oriented government with her recent report Mission-Oriented Industrial Strategy: Global Insights sharing lessons that she has learnt over the past seven years translating the theory of mission-oriented policy into practice. The report builds on Professor Mazzucato’s Internationally renowned 2021 book Mission Economy: a moonshot guide to changing capitalism and the impact of this work, such as the introduction of missions in the EU Horizon Europe Programme. This session will build your understanding of what it means to work in a mission led way, how to do it well, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Georgia Gould MP, Partliamentary Secretary for Cabinet Office
Andy Mills, Sector Director – Central Government, Equans
Ally relationships – Building and sustaining success
Lynda Rawsthorne, Government Head of the Property Profession, Cabinet Office
Transforming the profession
Do we have the people, skills and resources to meet our new challenges?
Mark Chivers, Government Chief Property Officer, Cabinet Office
Property and Place
Using our power and influence to drive placemaking. The big priorities for property emerging from the new Administration.
The plenary session will end with Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask questions and promote discussion on the issues which are of most importance to them.
Following a 30min refreshment and networking break the day continues with focused work sessions on subjects such as:
1130 – 1200 Session
How by changing our approach can we deliver better outcomes for our communities now and in the future?
When thinking about a changing climate, places have to think beyond specific activities, sectors or government bodies as it impacts all aspects of a place. This session will cover how a change in approach, ways of working and evaluation can deliver more mitigation and enable better adaptation opportunities for communities and the public services supporting them.
Louise Alter, Head of Energy Innovation, Equans UK & Ireland
1210 – 1240 Sessions
Shining a spotlight on the application of Standard Information Approach at MOD- it isn’t about more data but about relevant data
Join us to hear about MOD’s approach to defining and procuring infrastructure asset data driven by information purposes utilising the Standard Information Approach methodology. With an emphasis on relevant asset data rather than all data, discover how Defence infrastructure are harnessing asset data to optimize operations and drive strategic decisions. Discover the multifaceted Information led, technology enabled Data strategy that is driving Defence’s infrastructure asset delivery.
Led by DIO and AtkinsRéalis, our session will share practical knowledge on implementing similar strategies effectively within your organisation and explore real-world case studies showcasing its transformative potential.
Jane Dudson, Head of Asset Information Management, Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Shahida Rajabdeen, Regional Director, AtkinsRéalis
Navigating PFI Handback and Heat Networks: Key Issues
Join Nick Helm for an insightful 30-minute presentation, covering 2 current and relevant topics, tailored specifically for senior civil servants working in public sector property. In the first 15 minutes, Nick will provide a high-level overview of the critical aspects of PFI handback and expiry, highlighting the essential steps and considerations to ensure a smooth transition. The second half of the session will focus on the implementation of low carbon Heat Networks as part of the drive towards net zero. Nick will discuss the strategic importance of heat networks, the challenges and opportunities they present, and the key factors central government property contacts need to keep in mind. This session promises to be both engaging and informative, offering valuable insights to help you navigate these important topics effectively.
Nick Helm, Partner, Mills & Reeve
1340 – 1410 Sessions
Sustainable premises for the ever-growing needs of IT
Join us for a question-and-answer panel session regarding the challenges of providing server and data rooms on the government property estate and why Crown Hosting colocation is the answer to the problems of cost, electricity, cooling systems and carbon emissions.
Chair – Jason Liggins, CEO of Crown Hosting Data Centres
Lea Hines, Head of Hosting, Home Office
Stuart Watkins, Strategic Business Manager, Crown Commercial Service
Rabih Bashroush, Professor, CEO, Board Member, Environmental Advocate and Digital Infrastructure Policymaking
Pip Squire, Head of Energy and Sustainability, Ark Data Centres
Digital maturity and AI in property and asset management
Keeping abreast of technological advancements is difficult as latest developments are superseded monthly. However, incorporating a truly digitally mature strategy into wider business strategies are no longer a nice to have but essential. It allows you to make better decisions based on data; work more efficiently and drive down costs. And this includes the management of your property portfolio.
In this workshop, Concerto will explore the latest developments in technology and how Facility and Estate Teams across the public sector can leverage it quickly and easily to drive service enhancements and cost efficiencies.
Matt Hickley, Public Sector Lead, Concerto
1420 – 1450 Sessions
Deep Dive: MoJ property
Exploring the MoJ property, with particular focus on sustainability and HMP Millsike
Richard McSeveney, Chief Property Officer. Ministry of Justice
Joanna Fellowes, Principal Project Sponsor, Ministry of Justice
Matthew Scard, Digital Lead, Ministry of Justice
Deep Dive: Career development
Explore the tailored support available to help property professionals climb the career ladder.
Jake Drummond, Deputy Government Head of Property Profession
Carolyn Barwick, Head of Property Profession Team, Cabinet Office
1520 – 16:00 Panel Debate and Q&A: Mission delivery through the Government Property Strategy
Inspiring economic growth, green energy, opportunities for all are key missions for the new Government. How can government property support these missions and capitalise on our estate to drive growth?
Chair: Saurabh Bhandari. Director, Property Delivery and Transformation, Cabinet Office
John Searle, Strategic Director of Place, Salford City Council
James Greenway, Group Property Director, Defra
Ravi Chand CBE, SRO: Places for Growth, Cabinet Office
Paula McLeay, Programme Director, Places for Growth, Cabinet Office
Joanna Key, Director General, Housing and Planning, MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)
1615 Drinks reception
Following the conference there will be a drinks reception at the nearby Slug and Lettuce, kindly hosted by Matrix Booking
Plenary Speakers
Wednesday 11th September 2024, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
Chair: Mark Chivers, Government Chief Property Officer, Cabinet Office
Mark joined the Cabinet Office as Government Chief Property Officer in January 2022.
Mark is responsible for providing senior, strategic leadership for the whole cross-government property function. He works with a wide range of senior stakeholders within government and in the wider public sector promoting the intelligent use of property to deliver better public services at lower cost to the taxpayer.
Mark provides strategic leadership for the Government Property Function, and holds senior leaders accountable to the Government Functional Standard. He leads on major change programmes, supporting the delivery of better and more integrated public services, overseeing – among others – the Places for Growth programme and supporting the Levelling Up agenda.
Mark has 20 years’ experience at Board level in both the private and public sectors, most recently as Director of Estates Engineering and Energy at Boots UK, but has led teams across Property, Marketing, Procurement, Operations and Transformation in Walgreens Boots Alliance businesses.
Lynda Rawsthornes, Government Head of Property Profession, Cabinet Office
Lynda Rawsthorne was appointed Government Head of Property Profession and Director, Property Capability, Sponsorship & Standards, in August 2023.
Lynda is head of the Government Property Profession, the community of property professionals across government. She provides professional leadership across a diverse range of government departments and arms-length bodies which deliver the government’s property ambitions.
Lynda has over 25 years’ professional experience across the property lifecycle including valuation, managing estates as well as delivering transformational and construction-based programmes. A Fellow of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Association of Project Management, Lynda is a graduate of the Major Project Leadership Academy at the University of Oxford.
Georgia Gould MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
Georgia Gould MP was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office in 2024. She is responsible for public sector reform, the oversight of Government functions, business planning and performance within the Cabinet Office, and policy relating to public bodies.
Previously, Georgia Gould MP served as Leader of Camden Council from 2017-2024 and chaired the London Councils association from 2020-2024.
Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, University College London
Mariana Mazzucato is Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London, where she is Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP). Her previous posts include the RM Phillips Professorial Chair at the Science Policy Research Unit at Sussex University.
She is winner of international prizes including the Grande Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana in 2021, Italy’s highest civilian honour, the 2020 John von Neumann Award, the 2019 All European Academies Madame de Staël Prize for Cultural Values, and the 2018 Leontief Prize for Advancing the Frontiers of Economic Thought. Most recently, Pope Francis appointed her to the Pontifical Academy for Life for bringing ‘more humanity’ to the world.
She advises policy makers around the world on innovation-led inclusive and sustainable growth. Previously, through her role as Special Advisor for the EC Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation (2017-2019), she authored the high-impact report on Mission-Oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union, turning “missions” into a crucial new instrument in the European Commission’s Horizon innovation programme.
Andrew Mills, Sector Director – Central Government, Equans UK
Andy has 32 years’ experience with Central Government, with over 20 in the Government Property Profession. As an established Property Leader, he worked closely with the Office of Government Property, such as Chairing Central Government’s FM Taskforce in 2021/2022.
Andy was the Chief Property Officer for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) up to January 2023, leading property services for the MoJ and the Home Office across a £8bn complex operational property portfolio (c2000 properties), with a diverse customer base. He specialised in Commercial, Facilities Management, Project Delivery (including capital project delivery), Estate Management and Sustainability.
In his current role, Andy will use his experience and his understanding of the complexities and challenges of managing Central Government property (and associated relationships) to prioritise and continually develop Equans partnerships across Central Government, ensuring that we understand and deliver to departmental priorities (such as sustainability and social value) and put end users at the heart of our service delivery.
Session and Panel Speakers
Wednesday 11th September 2024, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
Louise Alter
Head of Energy Innovation
Equans UK and Ireland
Carolyn Barwick
Head of Property Profession Team
Cabinet Office
Rabih Bashroush
Professor, CEO, Board Member, Environmental Advocate
Saurabh Bhandari
Director, Property Delivery and Transformation
Office of Government Property, Cabinet Office
Jake Drummond
Deputy Government Head of Property Profession
Cabinet Office
Jane Dudson
Head of Asset Information Management
Defence Infrastructure Organisation
Joanna Fellowes
Principal Project Sponsor
Ministry of Justice
James Greenway
Group Property Director
Defra
Nick Helm
Partner
Mills & Reeve
Matt Hickley
Public Sector Lead
Concerto
Lea Hines
Head of Hosting
Home Office
Joanna Key
Director General, Housing and Planning
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Jason Liggins
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Hosting Data Centres
Paula McLeay
Programme Director, Places for Growth
Cabinet Office
Richard McSeveney
Chief Property Officer
Ministry of Justice
Shahida Rajabdeen
Regional Director
AtkinsRealis
Matthew Scard
Digital Lead
Ministry of Justice
John Searle
Strategic Director of Place
Salford City Council
Philip (Pip) Squire
Head of Energy and Sustainability
Ark Data Centres/Crown Hosting Data Centres
Stewart Watkins
Strategic Business Manager
Crown Commercial Service
Speakers from
Exhibitors and Supporters
Event Timetable
Wednesday 11th September 2024, 11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
08:30 – 09:30 Registration, refreshments and networking breakfast
09:30 – 11:00 Plenary session
11:00 – 11:30 Refreshments and networking
11:30 – 12:00 Sessions
12:10 – 12:40 Sessions
12:40 – 13:40 Lunch and networking
13:40 – 14:10 Sessions
14:20 – 14:50 Sessions
14:50 – 15:20 Refreshments and networking
15:20 – 16:00 Panel debate and Chair’s closing remarks
16:00 – Conference Close
Please note times, agenda and speakers may be subject to change
Venue, Travel & Hotels
Etc. Venues, 11 Portland Street, Manchester
11 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HU
ETC Venue, Manchester
For directions, venue information and nearby hotels please visit the venue’s website:
Website: https://www.etcvenues.com/venues/manchester
Venue Tel: 0161 302 8888
E-mail: manchester@etcvenues.com
Contact Us
Delegate Enquiries (Including Bookings)
Georgia Richardson – Conference Manager
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Exhibition & Sponsorship Enquiries
Sharon Quinn – Head of Business Development
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Conference Logistics & Presentation & Print Enquiries
Charis Rosen – Conference Manager
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