E116 – Alison Bunn: Head of Workplace Services – University of Cambridge

Another inspiring episode of Season 2 of the Wear Many Hats podcast! This time, we sit down with Alison Bunn, Head of Workplace Services at the University of Cambridge, to explore her remarkable career journey from catering and hospitality into leading workplace services at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Alison shares how her early experiences shaped her approach to leadership, the challenges of balancing heritage with modern workplace needs, and the importance of people-first management in higher education. She also discusses how Cambridge is evolving its facilities strategy to support wellbeing, sustainability, and a new era of hybrid work. A thoughtful conversation about career growth, leadership, and the evolving role of workplace services in education.