This document is a resume for Kevin Gibbens outlining his experience and qualifications. It summarizes his 20+ years of experience in property management, facilities management, and related fields. It details his most recent role as Divisional Director and Head of Group Property Services at Charles Taylor PLC, where he oversaw an international property portfolio. It also outlines his relevant skills, education, training, and professional affiliations.

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KEVIN GIBBENS PGDIP MBIFM
40 Renfields, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4TG
07596094675  01444211416  kevin.gibbens@sky.com
SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
A Recognised Expert in Facilities Management, Experienced in All Aspects of Real Estate Management
An accomplished, result focused Senior Property, Facilities, Maintenance and H&S Manager with over 20 years
of comprehensive experience in property services and several years in military operations. Strong track record of
providing leadership over all aspects of property management, including driving strategic efforts to increase the value of
properties and coordinate profitable disposition. Proven ability to provide targeted, clearly developed, and expertly
executed property management services while sustaining positive working relationships with clients. Skilled in leading
teams and managing diverse projects requiring effective relations, multitasking talents, and the ability to fulfil deadlines
in ever-changing environments. Excellent problem solving and sound decision making skills to ensure completion of
projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Property & Facilities Management  Operations Management  Customer Relationships  Project Management
Team Management  Solutions Advice  Cost Reduction  Training & Development  Leadership
Negotiations Skills  Security Policy & Procedures  HSE Management
Security Management  Effective Communication Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHARLES TAYLOR PLC Jan 2005 – Dec 2015
Divisional Director, Head of Group Property Services
The overall property and estate management of the Groups large and diverse property portfolio consisting of 87
properties across 32 countries in Asia, EMEA, Australia, North and South America with a combined floor space of
c240,000 square feet and Annual running expenditure budgets in excess of £11,000,000 less project costs, spanning
strategy, negotiation, project delivery, supplier selection, team and budget management, health, safety & environmental
approaches, achieving optimal efficiency, excellent service, quality, professionalism and financial performance.
 Executed all aspects of the Groups properties worldwide, including developing and agreeing property strategy,
negotiating terms and managing projects. Advised the Group Plc. Board and business unit Executive Committees
on all key property-related decisions. Evaluated and developed alternative courses of action with input and
agreement from senior business leaders.
 Successfully negotiated with landlords regarding leases at inception or renewal and the management of on-going
relationship with landlords and managing agents throughout the lease. Managed and negotiated contracts with
service providers and suppliers of utilities, catering, cleaning, maintenance companies, couriers etc.
 Spearheaded all property-related relocation, fit-out, refurbishment and maintenance projects, ensuring delivery to
the required time, budget and quality and with the necessary permissions – including the direct management of
projects where appropriate and above a cost level of £50,000 in a single budget year.
 Expertly planned and implemented security arrangements for staff and assets across all worldwide premises, and
the procurement of appropriate buildings and contents insurance in all markets. Developed and applied the Groups
worldwide movement security policy and procedures inclusive of liaison with the relevant contracted agencies.
 Actively advised on business decisions and projects with property dependencies and implications (e.g., new
offices, acquisitions, growth and cost saving initiatives etc.). Determined optimal number and layout of properties
in London and other key hubs to support increasing collaboration between the Groups businesses and teams.
 Directed procurement activity across the group, and the management of property-related suppliers and advisers
directly, to ensure high-quality delivery and excellent value-for-money. Confirmed the appropriate governance and
decision-making in supplier selection across the group, including competitive bid processes wherever practical.
Guaranteed that any new environmental legislation or developments were advised to the Board and made
apparent to the Group in a timely manner.
Key Results:
 Established an effective Global Property Services team from inception inclusive of the recruitment and
continuation training of three middle managers along with the building of a global hub premises management
network. Implemented Global Group Health & Safety and Environmental management systems projects.
 Played a significant role as Client side project manager on a Central London property procurement and
construction project with a project end cost of £25,500,000. Actively persuaded Charles Taylors’ main client to

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fund the majority of the project using the property as an investment and leasing the building back to Charles Taylor
on a 15 year lease.
 Adeptly planned and implemented a Group Shared Services Department along with the Group COO, ICT, HR,
Finance and Legal Directors in 2012.
 Year on Year premises related budget savings of between £250,000 and £1,000,000 acting as a ‘quasi profit
centre’. Managed numerous merger and acquisition property assets and liabilities.
THE RENT SERVICE Apr 2004 – Jul 2004
Estates Manager
 Performed the property and asset management of a national property portfolio consisting of 43 operational
buildings across England for the Rent Service - a Civil Service executive arm of the Department of Work and
Pensions primarily dealing with fair rents legislation and Housing Benefit.
 Directed outsourced FM provider for the entire estate and the consolidation of all previous maintenance and FM
contracts to be managed by this service provider; property acquisitions and disposals; rent reviews, ass ignments,
property leases and licenses; service charge and National Non Domestic Rating issues; project works ranging
from internal department and entire building (business unit) moves to the installation of Security and fire systems
and the locating and setting up of Business continuity (Disaster recovery) sites inclusive of critical IT systems
maintenance and security management.
WESTWAY DEVELOPMENT TRUST Sep 2003 – Apr 2004
Facilities and Property Manager
 Adeptly managed asset and property of a unique and diverse estate spanning 23 acres stretching a mile
underneath and adjacent to the A40 in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, west London. The portfolio
included two busy multipurpose sports facilities 120 commercial and charitable properties, ranging from office
space to retail and light industrial units and approximately 10 acres of public grounds and gardens.
 Actively engaged in the management of planned, reactive and cyclic maintenance of the estate; management of
the estate maintenance department and external contractors; management of project works; management of
health, safety, fire and security on the estate; tenant dilapidations and the setting and monitoring of all relevant
budgets and tenant service charges.
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Sep 2001 – Sep 2002
Maintenance Operations Manager
 Supervised the strategic and operational management of building fabric and building services; maintenance of the
borough Councils social housing stock consisting of some 12000 mixed residential units, 5200 garages and 19
hostels. Directly managed upwards of 55 staff with five directly reporting divisional managers and budgets in
excess of £14m per annum.
 Controlled the direct services organisation, repairs help desk, technical administration department, technical
forward planning department, planned maintenance surveyors division – including disabled adaptations,
responsive maintenance surveyors division, mechanical and electrical maintenance surveyors division and an
asbestos management project encompassing the entire housing stock. This also included external contractor
contract management of numerous planned maintenance minor buildings works contracts and eleven measured
term maintenance contracts consisting of minor building works, heating, electrical, drainage and lift contracts
NORLAND MANAGED SERVICES LTD April 2000 – Mar 2001
Service Manager
 Administered service control and labour resource for a building services maintenance management company
dealing with HVAC, M and E engineering, project works, energy management and building fabric maintenance.
Key roles included; Service Engineer controller for approx. 105 engineers for multi-site contracts with regard to
PPM, reactive and minor project works; service desk manager for a 24 hour desk with nine operators; engineer
labour resource manager for all resident sites dealing with labour shortage problems and additional works;
Operational out of hours duty engineer callout manager.
CHELSEA BARRACKS
Facilities Manager Nov 1996 - April 2000
 Personally responsible for the Operational Facilities and Property Management of a 13 acre site, consisting of
31 workplace and accommodation buildings, comprising 310,000 ft2 of structural estate in Central London,
including the management of contracted and outsourced support services encompassing building services and
fabric maintenance, security, catering, cleaning and mailroom.
 Instrumental within the initial team preparing the site for PPP and then PFI bids which resulted in the sale of the
site to Quatari Diar and the CPC Group for £959 million. Key additional roles included; Security and IT Security
manager; Environmental, Health and Safety manager, encompassing Radiation and Laser Safety manager;
Fire Safety manager; Energy Efficiency manager.

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CAREER NOTE
Warrant Officer, Various Roles, THE BRITISH ARMY (GRENADIER GUARDS) until 2000
Facilities Manager, Nov 1996 - Jun 2000
Chief Instructor of Adventure Training Complex, Oberallgau, Bavaria, Germany, Pre 1996
Senior Instructor Household Division and Parachute Regiment Centralised Courses
Operations Officer
Logistics Officer
Training and Personal Development Officer
Personnel Manager
Regimental Training Officer
Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leader
EDUCATION
PG Dip Facilities Management, South Bank University, Faculty of the Built Environment, Nov 2000
BIFM part 1 (Credit), British Institute of Facilities Management, Jun 2000
Certified General Safety Management/ Accident Prevention (Equivalent to NEBOSH) British Safety Council, Mar 1997
Grade II German Linguist (Oral Only), British Institute of Linguists, Jan 1987
First Aid at Work, H & S Reg. 1981 | St. John Ambulance, 30 Oct 1998
Radiation Protection Supervisor, School of Naval Medicine, 13 Nov 1998
Radiation Safety Officer, School of Naval Medicine, 25 Jul 1997
Laser Safety Officer, Royal Military College of Science Cranfield University, 08 Oct 1998
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Military
Security Officer
Information Technology Security Officer
Logistics Officer
Health and Safety Officer
Fire Safety Management Officer
Environmental Management Officer
Radiation Safety Officer
Laser Safety Officer
Energy Management Officer
Instructional, teaching and Presentation Techniques
Various Supervisory and Project Management Courses
Fund Accountant
Search Team Advisor
Reconnaissance and Surveillance Operative
Information Technology
Intermediate to advanced level in all current MS Office Packages. Intermediate to advanced level in all current MS
Windows Operating Systems.
Basic Operating Systems - Intermediate level on DOS 6.2, Win NT 4.0, Win NT 5.0, Win 95, 98, 2000 and XP.
Application Packages - Advanced level in all Applications on MS Office 4.3, 95, 98, 2000, 2007, XP, MS Project 98,
and Lotus Smartsuite.
Internet, Intranet and Data communications – Intermediate level in most Internet and Intranet Web browser’s inc. Int
Explorer 11.0, Netscape Navigator. Thorough understanding of the Fundamentals of Internetworking, essentials,
devices, bridging protocols, LAN, WAN and MAN Fundamentals, network management and security, Internet security,
setting up, administration and security of web sites, Data Communications networks, standards, signals and systems.
Miscellaneous – Intermediate level on MS Visual Basic, Lotus Notes V4.1, MS Project 4, 98 and 2000, CorelDraw 7.
Concept 300 and 500.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Member of the British Institute of Facilities Management

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Member of the Institute of Management. (Lapsed)
Member of the British Safety Council
Associate Member ARICS (Student)
CPD WHILST AT CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Introduction to Social Housing
Introduction to Best Value
Introduction to Local Government Finance
Introduction to Housing Finance
Introduction to EC Procurement Policy and Directives
Asbestos Management and Legislation
Practical Issues in TUPE, Secondment and In House Provision
Partnering in the Public Sector (Two courses)
Environmental Awareness for Managers
Various internal courses including – Project Management, CDM Regulations, Equal Opportunities for Managers, Plain
English Writing
CPD WHILST AT CHARLES TAYLOR
Dilapidations – a building Surveyors perspective (RICS)
Commercial Landlord and Tenant Leases (RICS)
Lease Management (RICS)
Various internal courses including financial management, project management, Business plan and report writing,
negotiation techniques and others.
LANGUAGE TRAINING
German – Upper Intermediate Level
Portuguese, Italian and Spanish – Basic conversational level
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Running and Gym work
Skiing and Alpine hiking
Reading and Gardening
Language training and travel
REFERENCES
All available upon request