Who We Are - Ashdown Phillips & Partners

Who we are

Ashdown Phillips & Partners was established in 2004, by founding Directors Richard and Kate Phillips. They believed there was a better and more sustainable way to manage property and set out to become the closest thing to an in-house service a client could find. Our clients range from professional property owners and developers to multi-industry investors with little knowledge of the UK property industry. We offer a full range of property management services. And, because we are experts, we are well known for our comprehensive due diligence procedures and are increasingly being asked to consult with our existing clients – and potential new clients – to give pre-purchase advice.

We are proud to be part of a brilliant team.

We hire people because we think they will be great at what they do. Some already are, with all the right qualifications in place. In others, we see potential and invest in them to give them the skills they need. It's important that we work with people who believe in the same things we do. Our team are focused: able to 'do the detail' well. They are expert: providing bright solutions. They understand the world is a connected system: they are connected to each other, to our client teams and to the communities they serve. Most of all, we like to work with happy people so we provide our team with the tools to be happy and fulfilled in their role, enabling them to be committed to delivering brilliant property management.

Elisha Maynard

IT Administrator Read bio

Elisha Maynard

IT Administrator

Background 

I joined Ashdown Phillips in October 2022, having previously worked in Admin teams in different industries for 5 years. 

My role at Ashdown Phillips 

I am responsible for new starter onboarding, staff leavers and equipment allocation. I am also involved in keeping our very large and busy IT spreadsheet up to date, as well as a number of other administrative duties. I have recently started getting more involved in updating the website, marketing and social media. 

Passion

My passion within my role is to ensure that all my tasks are completed to the highest standard and always meet my deadlines, which in turn make everyone’s job that little bit easier. 

“I am driven by my desire for continuous improvement and success. I love that I am learning something new every day – no two days are ever the same in IT!”

Emma Page

Associate Director Read bio

Emma Page

Associate Director

Background

I started at Ashdown Phillips in 2015 and was promoted to Associate Director in 2021.  I work on a number of projects across the company with different teams and individuals.

My role at Ashdown Phillips

I am part of the senior leadership team and work across all the different teams across the company on a variety of projects.

Specialisms

  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • IT
  • Compliance
  • Leadership

Passion

I’m passionate about giving excellent customer service to all of our customer groups. I love how technology makes our lives easier and enjoy embracing changes to make our processes and procedures more effective and efficient.

"I am driven by working with a great team in a supportive environment."

Emma Taylor

Support Team Leader Read bio

Emma Taylor

Support Team Leader

Background

I joined Ashdown Phillips in 2019 as an Administrator/PA and now help to coordinate our growing support and administration team. 

My role at Ashdown Phillips

As well as supporting our wider team, I assist all departments with any administration needs that may arise, including diary and travel management, creating client reports, organising events and looking after the day to day running of our head office. 

Passion

I like to try and make sure that our head office is a welcoming place and that everyone knows that the support team are there ready to help – I really enjoy that I get to work with people from all areas of the business. Outside of work, you’re most likely to find me in the cinema. 

‘It makes a real difference working somewhere where everyone is approachable and happy to help, no matter their position in the business.’

Janet Munro

Insurance & Service Charge Administrator Read bio

Janet Munro

Insurance & Service Charge Administrator

Background

During my 12 years in the property industry, I have worked as a Client Accountant, Credit Controller, Property Administrator and within the Service Charge, Treasury, Rates and Leasing Departments.

Passion

Achieving results for Clients & Colleagues

“I work to enjoy my 2 pleasures in life - spending time with my grandson and cross stitching.”

Karolina Poltorak

HR Coordinator Read bio

Karolina Poltorak

HR Coordinator

Background

I joined Ashdown Phillips in 2017 as a PA to 4 of the Directors. After returning to work following maternity leave, there was a need for more administration support on the HR side of the business following a period of rapid growth and I now work alongside our HR Business Partner assisting on a variety of projects. 

My role at Ashdown Phillips

I help to coordinate our recruitment, induction process and training and development projects as well as supporting the wider team with day-to-day administration when needed.  

‘I’ve really enjoyed learning about a new area of the business and have appreciated the chance to make the role my own.’

Molly Byford

Compliance Administrator and Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead Read bio

Molly Byford

Compliance Administrator and Equality Diversity & Inclusion Lead

Background

Liberal Arts graduate with four years working for, and ultimately leading, a student charity.

Specialisms

  • Auditing
  • Equality, diversity & inclusion
  • Policy writing
  • Editing, collecting and archiving information

“I am driven by an innate desire to help people; I am at my happiest and most productive when I know I am making a direct positive impact on other people's lives.”

Nikki Brennan

Associate Director  ·  HR Business Partner Read bio

Nikki Brennan

Associate Director  ·  HR Business Partner

Background

I joined Ashdown Phillips in 2017 and was promoted to HR Manager in 2019 and Associate Director in May 2021. I now act as the HR Business Partner for the business, working on our HR strategy across all of our departments to ensure that our business remains connected, and we are able to offer the best experience for staff and our clients.

Specialisms

  • HR Strategy
  • Recruitment
  • Staff wellbeing

Passion

I get real satisfaction from helping people to fulfil their potential and being able to celebrate their successes.

“Outside of work, I like to clear my mind and unwind from the day by hiking with friends.”

Théo Bourget

Property Administrator Read bio

Théo Bourget

Property Administrator

Background

I originally studied Supply Chain Management and prior to joining Ashdown Phillips, my career started as a category buyer for a French manufacturing company specialised in hydraulics. 

My role at Ashdown Phillips

I work alongside our surveyors in a supporting role; I am involved in producing various reports to send to our clients and tenants, as well as a number of diverse administrative duties. I have also started getting more involved with the surveying side of the business. 

Specialisms

  • Bespoke reporting 
  • Data collection and analysis 

Passion

I particularly enjoy analytical tasks; investigating an issue in depth and solving it is very satisfying to me. Outside of work, I am a keen Brazilian Jui-Jitsu practitioner. 

“I like being challenged, and the high standards we hold ourselves to are very stimulating to me. The supportive culture within the company fosters a positive environment and it pays dividends when it comes to daily motivation.”