Gurpreet Johal

“…it all began after graduating from university with a desperate need for a job. Before I realized 2 years had past, I had been part of the customer services team in slough, promoted to senior advisor, controlling and redeveloping the “voids” and managing my own portfolio for the community housing scheme. I have now progressed into the role of an account manager, where preventing homelessness is my key objective. I have had a fantastic experience along my journey so far and feel a great sense of satisfaction that I make a difference to people and their lives.”

Lisa Birch

I have worked for Orchard & Shipman for nearly twelve years, working my way up from the position of admin assistant to Accounts Manager to a Partner and more recently have been promoted to General Manager. Orchard & Shipman gave me the opportunity to prove my ability and potential not only to the management but also to myself. I have learnt a lot about my capabilities over the last twelve years with Orchard & Shipman, and also my limitations.

Ashley Miller

I started working for Orchard & Shipman in June 2002 as an Accounts Assistant.  Since then the company has grown significantly as has my role within the company.  I am now the Business Accounts Manager, overseeing the management accounts for the Company and it’s Subsidiaries.  I feel that my role & skills have progressed significantly in the time that I have been here, which is due to a number of factors, including study support from Orchard & Shipman, growth opportunities within the company and hard work.  Orchard & Shipman is a growing company which is always looking for new business opportunities.  I feel that if you work hard and do a good job, you will be rewarded with career progression where possible  

Michael Coe

I started 3 years ago as a Property Manager for the Community Housing Department, then based in our Head Office in Slough. As our portfolio and team expanded we moved to West Drayton to be closer to the area which we manage and since starting I have progressed to the position of Community Housing Manager. There is a great team ethic within our department and I believe that this is the reason that all the staff that we have recruited have stayed with us. We are part of a fast moving business which not only gives our employees an environment in which their skills can be recognised but also gives great job satisfaction in knowing that we are adding a valued service to the community.

Kerina Smith

I joined Campsie & Co. nearly seven years ago as a secretary within the surveying department at Windsor and have gradually worked my way up to be head of the secretarial team and overseeing the organisation of our surveyors’ workloads. Mundane it is not! My role is challenging and multi-tasking with constantly changing deadlines to meet and ensuring my colleagues in the team do the same.  I have been provided with the opportunity to progress and grow and to prove my abilities to the company, and to myself.  Since the merger with Orchard & Shipman, expansion seems to have followed at the rate of knots and it is exciting being part of such a forward thinking company and working with like-minded colleagues.  The rewards and job satisfaction are certainly there if you are prepared to work for them.