Richard Cotterill, MBA, currently serves as Head of Property Maintenance at Derbyshire County Council since November 2024, following a position as Office Facilities Manager (UK) at Breedon Group plc. Prior experience includes senior facilities management roles at CALYX and PAREXEL, where responsibilities encompassed real estate strategy, site safety, compliance with regulations, and project management of refurbishment initiatives. Additional experience includes health and safety management at ClinPhone and various roles in hospitality management. Richard holds an MBA in Facilities Management from Sheffield Hallam University and possesses multiple NEBOSH and PRINCE2 certifications, reflecting a strong focus on environmental health and safety, as well as project management expertise.