E156 – Lee Bennett: Head of Estate Services – Bidcorp UK

Another great episode of the Wear Many Hats podcast. This time, we sit down with Lee Bennett, Head of Estate Services at Bidcorp UK, to explore a career built through curiosity, initiative, and taking opportunities before feeling fully ready. Lee shares how he started out in an entry-level administrative apprenticeship with no clear career plan, before gradually discovering the world of property and facilities management through hands-on experience. From organising tenant forums at East Midlands Airport to emailing senior leadership for opportunities, Lee reflects on the moments that shaped his career, including unexpectedly delivering a speech in China in front of more than 1,000 people. We also dive into leadership, team building, strategic estate management, and the operational challenges of managing property and FM within a fast-moving food distribution business. Lee also shares his thoughts on AI, data-driven decision making, ESG, and why simplicity and strong processes are becoming more important than ever. A thoughtful and honest conversation about growth, leadership, and building a long-term career through experience and adaptability.