James Gilbert

James Gilbert is an experienced facilities professional currently serving as a Senior Facilities Coordinator at Princess Yachts since November 2018, where responsibilities include managing contractors and coordinating maintenance across two manufacturing sites. Prior to this role, James sought new opportunities briefly in late 2018, and previously worked at Skills Group Limited from April 2011 to August 2018 as a Facilities Manager and Training Coordinator, engaging with motor vehicle and engineering firms to support apprenticeship programs. James's career also includes a position as Senior Project Lead at Places for People from March 2008 to August 2010, overseeing a citywide education and employment engagement project for social housing providers. Academic qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Housing Studies from De Montfort University, a Foundation degree in Art and Design from Leeds Arts University, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Leeds Beckett University.