We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new social value lead, reinforcing our commitment to delivering lasting benefits to the communities we operate in.

Heather Thompson has joined as a social value co-ordinator, ensuring that meaningful social value continues to be embedded at the highest level in every project we deliver.

Drawing on 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Heather brings a strong background in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and project coordination, with proven expertise in managing community-focused initiatives.

She will lead our corporate social responsibility efforts, oversee events and develop strategies to boost the positive impact of its projects by working closely with community groups and suppliers to support workforce development and training.

This involves building strong relationships with clients and developing communications with the site teams to achieve social value targets. She will also support with apprenticeship recruitment and preconstruction bids.

Ian Williams, managing director at Warden, said: “At Warden, our philosophy of building something greater goes beyond constructing buildings, it’s about improving lives and enriching communities.

“Heather’s background is a perfect match for our commitment to social responsibility. She will help to ensure our projects create real, measurable benefits within our communities while driving sustainable growth and lasting success.

“We’re excited to see the fresh ideas she brings to the team and trust her approach will set a new standard for community-focused business practices across all our projects.”

Heather adds: “I was really impressed with Warden’s dedication to social value. The whole team has bought into the ethos of benefiting people, communities and the environment, as well as creating a more inclusive, responsible industry.

“I’m excited to step into my new role and make a meaningful difference, building on the great work Warden has achieved over the years.”

Warden has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of James Flitcroft to the role of construction director.

James has been promoted from his previous role as operations manager, making him our fourth director alongside managing director Ian Williams, commercial director Adrian Atkinson, and financial director Dan Culshaw.

The wider management team also includes HSEQ manager Edwin Esevohare and business development manager Susie Harrison-Serella.

As operations manager, James was responsible for managing all phases of project delivery, leading teams, overseeing design and risk management, and reporting on contract progress.

In his new role, he will continue to oversee project delivery while taking on additional leadership responsibilities, playing a key role in driving improvements to the efficiency and quality of our delivery processes.

James Flitcroft

Ian Williams, managing director at Warden, said: “This promotion reflects James’ dedication, hard work, and significant contribution to the business over the past two years.

“It also highlights Warden’s ongoing commitment to people development, nurturing talent and supporting the continued growth of the company. We are confident that his expertise and vision will further strengthen our position as a leading SME in the construction industry.”

James adds: “I’m excited to step into the role of construction director. It’s been an amazing journey so far, with plenty of exciting projects in the pipeline, and I’m proud to be part of such a strong team.

“Working alongside Ian, Adrian, and Dan, I’m confident we’ll keep building on Warden’s success and make our mark in the industry. I’m looking forward to playing my part and continuing to improve the way we deliver projects for our clients and the communities we serve.”