James has worked for The Richmond Charities since January 2008 and is Property & Maintenance Manager. His role is to oversee refurbishment works, major works, maintenance and repairs on the almshouses and investment properties. Before joining The Richmond Charities, James worked for various commercial surveyor firms in North London and the West End where he gained experience in management, maintenance and repairs, which was an ideal fit with managing The Richmond Charities’ almshouses and residential property.