Team Hill - Hill Reports (2024)

We implemented a new performance review system that centres around more regular and impactful performance conversations, as well as a new careers hub to aid in recruitment. We have also updated our Future Talent programme to ensure we are developing high-quality housebuilders for the future.

Training is a vital component for empowering and upskilling our workforce, and in 2023, we rolled out ‘Powerhouse of Learning’ to our employees and supply chain. Using an online system, this new suite of training courses provides easily accessible learning on subjects such as GDPR, sustainability, social value, and equality and diversity, in addition to subjects such as leadership, presentation, and communication.

Over 140 people attended our 2023 Trainee of the Year Awards. Hosted by Greg Hill, Deputy Chief Executive, the ceremony celebrated our management trainees and the great work they have achieved over the past year.

Lucy-Ann Wallace, Assistant Site Manager, was awarded Trainee of the Year 2023, as well as Trainee Site Manager of the Year.

In early 2024, 30 of our 2023 management trainee graduates enjoyed a celebration event at Searcys to mark the culmination of their degrees and graduation from our programme.

In the company of our Group Chief Executive, Andy Hill, our senior leadership and HR teams, our successful graduates savoured an evening of fine dining and refreshments with inspiring speeches, all on the 40th floor of London’s iconic Gherkin building.

Continuing a successful year for accolades, Lucy-Ann Wallace also won a Workforce Award at the Considerate Contractors Scheme’s Leading Lights Awards for her work on Kew Bridge Rise in Brentford.

Lucy-Ann was recognised for demonstrating her passion for creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, leading numerous initiatives, including implementing site start-up packs, promoting diversity, coordinating social media for national inclusion week, inspiring young individuals about careers in construction, and raising over £1,000 for the charity Mates in Mind by successfully running the 2023 London Marathon. We are very proud of Lucy-Ann and all her achievements.

In May 2023, our Technical Coordinator for the CIP region, Lauren New, was named Young Professional of the Year at the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards. Tom Hill, Managing Director, commented,

In May, to mark the coronation of King Charles III, we held a special celebration event for all our staff. Colleagues were invited to enjoy a quintessentially British lunch of fish and chips together.

It was a fantastic opportunity to meet with colleagues and to celebrate and enjoy a special and rare occasion in the history of our nation.

In December, Father Christmas, the Social Committee, and over 270 guests descended on our head office for our annual Christmas Family Fun Day. Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet and luxurious hot chocolate drinks, and children were entertained with a range of Christmas activities, including face painting, gingerbread decoration, and an exciting opportunity to meet Father Christmas.

In the true spirit of the season, the event also included a raffle to raise money for Ambition Aspire Achieve, a children’s and young people’s charity supporting the most disadvantaged and at-risk young people in Newham, East London.