Richard Cotterill, MBA
About Richard Cotterill, MBA
Richard Cotterill is a Senior Facilities Manager with extensive experience in health, safety, and facilities management. He holds an MBA from Sheffield Hallam University and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including PAREXEL and ClinPhone.
Work at CALYX
Richard Cotterill has been serving as the Senior Facilities Manager at CALYX since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing facilities management operations in Nottingham City, England. His expertise includes property selection activities, specification writing, and conducting dilapidation reviews. Cotterill's focus on business continuity and risk management is evident in his development of a phased relocation strategy that prioritizes these elements.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Before joining CALYX, Richard Cotterill held significant positions in facilities management. He worked at PAREXEL as a Senior Facilities Manager for 13 years, from 2008 to 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at ClinPhone as a Health and Safety Manager from 2003 to 2008. His early career included a role as Assistant Banqueting Manager and Facilities Officer at the University of Nottingham, where he worked for four years.
Education and Expertise
Richard Cotterill holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Facilities Management from Sheffield Hallam University, completed between 2012 and 2015. He has also obtained several health and safety certifications, including the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, both achieved in 2012. Additionally, he completed a NEBOSH level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in 2006.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Initiatives
During his tenure at PAREXEL, Richard Cotterill led UK-wide initiatives in Health, Safety, and Environmental management following an acquisition in 2008. His leadership in this area demonstrates his commitment to enhancing workplace safety and environmental standards. He has harmonized regional soft services to optimize costs and improve service offerings to internal clients.
Certifications and Professional Development
Richard Cotterill has pursued extensive professional development in facilities management and health and safety. He achieved certifications in Portable Appliance Testing (CITY and GUILDS 2377-12) in 2011 and completed PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner training in 2012. He also earned a Distinction in the NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management in 2012, showcasing his dedication to ongoing education in his field.