Laura Hodgson
About Laura Hodgson
Laura Hodgson serves as the Head of Facilities Management at National Mind, where she leads the estates strategy and manages building contracts. With extensive experience in facilities management across various organizations, she has held key roles at NHS Confederation, NHS Employers, and the University of Reading.
Current Role at Mind
Laura Hodgson serves as the Head of Facilities Management at National Mind, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads the estates strategy, focusing on office accommodation projects. Her responsibilities include managing building and facilities contracts and procurement, ensuring that the organization's facilities meet operational needs. Additionally, she chairs the Health & Safety Committee, overseeing safety protocols and compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Prior to her current role, Laura Hodgson accumulated extensive experience in facilities management across various organizations. She worked at NHS Confederation and NHS Employers as Offices and Facilities Manager from 2011 to 2018, managing facilities in both London and Leeds. In 2018, she served as Interim Facilities Manager at both Hyperoptic Ltd. and The Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additionally, she held the position of Facilities Manager at Local Pensions Partnership for five months in 2019.
Educational Background
Laura Hodgson studied at The University of Reading, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Archaeology from 2000 to 2003. This educational foundation provided her with critical thinking and analytical skills that she applies in her professional roles. She is also engaged in self-learning the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), further enhancing her project management capabilities.
Early Career in Higher Education
Laura Hodgson began her career in facilities management at the University of Reading, where she worked as Deputy Hall Manager for one year in 2004. She later returned to the university as Residences Manager from 2005 to 2010, where she managed student accommodations and related services. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in facilities management.