E153 – Helen Holland: Assistant Director – Estate Planning & Strategic Projects – University of Kent

Another insightful episode of the Wear Many Hats podcast.This time, we sit down with Helen Holland, Assistant Director of Estate Planning & Strategic Projects at the University of Kent, to explore her journey from fast-paced corporate environments into leading strategic change within higher education.Helen shares how her experience managing global projects and large-scale transformations shaped her approach to estate strategy and what it really takes to drive change in complex, traditional institutions like universities.We dive into the realities of navigating legacy systems, challenging long-standing ways of working, and delivering meaningful transformation in environments where change can often be slow and complex.Helen also reflects on leadership, adaptability, and the importance of balancing long-term strategy with practical execution.A thoughtful and practical conversation for workplace leaders, estate professionals, and anyone involved in large-scale organisational change.