Meet our part-time beekeeper Nathalie
It’s World Bee Day today (20th May) so we’ve caught up with Nathalie Vignolle, Assistant Development Manager at FirstPort managed Repton Park, who also works at the weekends as a…
FirstPort Everyday Heroes – Team come together to care for flood victims
Our on-site teams really do deserve their FirstPort Everyday Hero status because, more often than not, it’s their quick-thinking, composure and organisation that makes sure issues - big or small…
A day in the life of a Senior Property Manager
The role of a senior property manager is incredibly varied - and fulfilling. We spoke to Beth Lancaster, who has guided us though her typical working day. My day starts…
Our Pandemic Response in Numbers – 12 Months on
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since the first Coronavirus lockdown. Here, we reflect on a year like no other and look back on how much has…
Leading the way on green issues for FirstPort
By Terry Weston, Empire Square Residents’ Association 18 March 2021 is World Recycling Day and John Graham, FirstPort’s Development Manager for Empire Square, has asked me, as green spokesperson on…
Family feel at Coachman Court with mums and daughters living and working under one roof
Not only do we have a mother and daughter who both live at retirement development, Coachman Court in Essex, we also have a mum and daughter working alongside each other.…
National Careers Week – Apprenticeships
Mainstay's Purchase Ledger Manager, Helen Alexander, discusses her passion for training and supporting apprentices to help them build a fulfilling career in the fast-moving world of property management. Helen, how…
National Careers Week – Training and Mentoring Scheme
Our 2nd story for National Careers week is from Norbert Jakab, who shares his experience of the training and mentoring scheme available at FirstPort. I will have been with Firstport…
National Careers Week – ExForces and Transferring Skills
It’s National Careers Week, and this week we will see a few stories from people in the business who tell us about their unique journey so far with us. First…
Robert – Development Manager and FirstPort Everyday Hero
Our Property and Development Managers are Everyday Heroes because they always go the extra mile for our residents. Their work is wide and varied, with the consistent aim of keeping…
