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Bricking It with Bellway

Bellway

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Frequency: 1 episode/56d. Total Eps: 13

Welcome to Bricking It - Bellway's very own podcast giving you a unique insight into careers in the property building industry and life at Bellway.

In series one, the focus is on apprenticeships and early careers. With guests including Bellway's CEO, some of our current apprentices, and industry experts, this podcast gives you the bricks to start building a career in construction and housing.

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
27/09/2025
#89
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
22/06/2025
#62
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
15/06/2025
#85
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
11/03/2025
#95
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
26/02/2025
#79

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Being an Employer of Choice: Simon Scougall and Heidi Khoshtaghaza

Season 2 · Episode 5

Monday, February 24, 2025 • Duration 34:38

What is life really like at Bellway?

At Bellway, we’re proud of the many employee benefits we offer, and we believe they make us an employer of choice. In this episode, I’m joined by Simon Scougall and Heidi Khoshtaghaza, who are here to share more about what makes Bellway a standout place to work.

Heidi’s varied career in HR led her to joining Bellway in 2016 and she is now the Group HR Director at Bellway. Simon joined Bellway in March 2011 and has held senior positions within the Group, including that of Group Commercial Director and Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. Simon joined the Board as Chief Commercial Officer on the 1st of August 2024.

We’ll dive into the wide range of benefits we offer, from support for mental health, job development, and overall well being, to our charitable initiatives and sustainability goals. Simon and Heidi will also share their insights on what today’s workforce is looking for in a job and how Bellway is stepping up to meet and exceed those expectations.

Let’s start Bricking It!

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

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Constructing a Sustainable Future: Simon Park

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, January 23, 2025 • Duration 33:35

At Bellway, we have always operated in a responsible and sustainable way, but we also recognise the growing importance of understanding the impact our business has.

Our strategy, ‘Better with Bellway’ embodies our approach to responsible and sustainable business practice and is a key part of our business strategy. I’m Laura Cooper, Head of Organisational Development at Bellway and in this episode, I’m joined by the Simon Park to discuss more about what we’re doing to build a more sustainable future here at Bellway.

Simon is a Chartered Environmentalist and the Head of Sustainability at Bellway’s Group Office. With over a decade of experience in sustainability roles, Simon joined Bellway in 2023 after working across various sectors, including social housing, construction, and higher education. At Bellway, he coordinates the Better with Bellway sustainability strategy, which encompasses all aspects of sustainability, from carbon management to waste reduction.

We’ll cover what the Better with Bellway strategy is and the ways in which Bellway are integrating sustainability throughout the whole company; from supply chain to construction and beyond. Simon also shares the sustainability targets Bellway are working towards and gives advice on how you can be more sustainable in your everyday life.

Let’s start Bricking It!

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

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Life as the CEO of Bellway: Jason Honeyman

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • Duration 12:10

Welcome to Bricking It - Bellway's very own podcast giving you a unique insight into careers in the property building industry and life at Bellway. In episode one, podcast host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Bellway’s Chief Executive, Jason Honeyman. The episode gives an exclusive look into life as the CEO of Bellway – the highlights, the challenges, and everything in between. Jason also shares some brilliant insights into Bellway’s recruitment strategy, promoting diversity and equal opportunity, and why he believes apprenticeships are so vital for Bellway and the industry. Let’s start Bricking It! ...For more about careers at Bellway, visit: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

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Let's Start Bricking It!

Season 1

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 • Duration 00:42

Welcome to Bricking It - Bellway's very own podcast giving you a unique insight into careers in the property building industry and life at Bellway.

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

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Building a More Inclusive Workforce: Kerry Robinson and Chris Surr

Season 2 · Episode 3

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 • Duration 51:14

Historically the number of construction workers with disabilities is low. At Bellway, we have plans to change that. In this episode, host Laura Bell is joined by Kerry Robinson from Percy Hedley and Chris Surr from Change 100.

I’m Laura Bell, Head of Organisational Development at Bellway. In this episode, I’m joined by the Chris Surr from Leonard Cheshire’s Change 100 programme and Kerry Robinson from Percy Hedley Foundation. Both Kerry and Chris work with helping students with disabilities to take their first step into the world of work and work with businesses to assist them in making their workplace more inclusive.

We’ll be covering how Bellway are working with both of these charities, what Bellway are doing to increase diversity within the business, and how Bellway are supporting young people with disabilities to get into the construction industry. Kerry and Chris also give advice on employing people with disabilities that will be beneficial for businesses in any industry.

Let’s start Bricking It!

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Percy Hedley Foundation: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1649139343&utm_term=percy%20hedley%20foundation&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwurS3BhCGARIsADdUH52LXpLnoUIXMZM5RM2K-g_OL19FHYjumWWfUDlIuHqLIni-vhgUY68aAjfiEALw_wcB

Change 100: https://www.leonardcheshire.org/get-support/employment-support/change-100-internships/change-100-applicants?gad_source=1

Bettering Biodiversity at Bellway: Neil Beamsley

Season 2 · Episode 2

Thursday, July 25, 2024 • Duration 29:04

What impact does construction have on biodiversity? In this episode of Bricking it, Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we’re going to chat about how we can better our biodiversity within the construction industry.

Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined the Group Head of Biodiversity here at Bellway Homes, Neil Beamsley. He has worked for the company since September 2022 and oversees all activity in relation to biodiversity and ecology matters. Neil is a chartered ecologist and has more than 20 years of workplace experience, having previously worked in commercial consultancy, local government and for conservation charities.

Neil discusses his role within Bellway, and the part that Bellway plays in caring for biodiversity. He talks about what Biodiversity Net Gain means and why it’s important, as well as delving into Nutrient Neutrality and discusses the aims that Bellway has to improve this. Neil also shares information that we all need to know about how to improve biodiversity, and some simple tips and tricks that you can incorporate into your everyday life to look after the natural world.

Let’s start Bricking It!

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

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Women in Construction: Tracey Brady, Morgan Lindsay & Dee Smith

Season 2 · Episode 1

Monday, March 4, 2024 • Duration 39:41

What does a job in construction look like for females? In this episode of Bricking it, Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we’re going to hear from three women who are passionate to get more females into the construction industry.

Host Laura Bell, Group Senior OD Manager, is joined by the Managing Director of Scotland East Division, Tracey Brady, Assistant Site Manager and Mental Health Advocate, Morgan Lindsay and Dee Smith from Women into Construction, the organisation that helps bring women into the industry.

The guests will share their experiences of being female within the construction industry, the huge variety of roles that are available to everyone at Bellway, and how we can inspire more women to join the sector.

Let’s start Bricking It!

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

More about Women into Construction: https://women-into-construction.org/

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Mental Health in the Construction Sector: Bill Hill

Season 1 · Episode 6

Thursday, October 5, 2023 • Duration 29:32

Let’s talk about mental health in the construction sector.

In this special episode of Bricking It, we discuss why people working in the construction sector might suffer from mental health problems more than the general population, and what help is available for them. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Bill Hill, Chief Executive of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.

Working at the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity since 2013, Bill’s passion for helping people has been instrumental in raising the profile of the charity and launching the Construction Industry Helpline.

On the podcast, Bill talks about why mental health issues are more prominent in this industry, and the charity’s new campaign ‘Make it Visible’. Let’s start Bricking It!

If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast and work in the construction industry you can visit www.makeitvisible.info

You can also call their 24/7 helpline on 03456051956

The Samaritans helpline is available 24/7 for anyone to call on 116123

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More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.uk

Connect with Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhill/

Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity: https://www.lighthouseclub.org/aboutus/

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Constructing a career in housebuilding: Tony Aktin

Season 1 · Episode 5

Thursday, June 8, 2023 • Duration 18:03

Careers in housebuilding are varied, interesting, and full of opportunity. In this episode of Bricking It, we discuss another career path, along with giving more actionable advice to build your own. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by Tony Atkin, Group Production Managing Director at Bellway. From starting as a trainee in housebuilding some 27 years ago, to holding roles with a number of the big five housebuilders, Tony has progressed through his career both in the sector and at Bellway. On the podcast, Tony shares his own journey, talks about his role and the important environmental and social work Bellway are undertaking, and shares insight for how to construct your own career in housebuilding. Let’s start Bricking It! ... More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.ukConnect with Tony: www.linkedin.com/in/tony-atkin-682713131/?originalSubdomain=uk‘Better with Bellway’: https://sustainability.bellwayplc.co.uk/

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Top tips for building your career path: James Austen

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, June 1, 2023 • Duration 36:28

What steps do you need to take to start building your career path? In this episode of Bricking It, Bellway’s podcast giving you a unique insight into the property building industry, we’re sharing some top tips. Host Laura Bell, Group HR & OD Manager, is joined by early careers expert James Austen. James is highly experienced in the emerging talent and recruitment sector, and shares his knowledge on this podcast. James gives advice on what is takes to make a job application stand out from the crowd and common pitfalls to avoid, shares interesting insights on the latest trends in the early careers and housebuilding sectors, and advocates for the many benefits of apprenticeships. Let’s start Bricking It! ... More about careers at Bellway: www.bellwaycareers.co.ukConnect with James: www.linkedin.com/in/james-austen-800a4411/National Careers Service: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/UCAS: www.ucas.com/

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