Smith Umoren

Director of Estates & Facilities, City of London Academies Trust

Smith Umoren is the Director of Estates & Facilities at the City of London Academies Trust, with over 15 years of experience, Smith excels in facilities management across both private and public sectors. As a Senior Estates and Facilities Management Practitioner, he has previously held strategic leadership positions NHS England, NHS Properties Ltd, Bird & Bird LLP, and Logica (now CGI), where he developed a comprehensive understanding of estates and facilities management.

Smith's academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Building Services Engineering, an MSc (Hons) in Facilities & Environment Management, and a postgraduate certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership, reflecting his commitment to sustainability and health and safety.

Smith specialises in contracts management, building defect recognition and repair, asset maintenance strategy, construction project management, business continuity planning, and health and safety (NEBOSH qualified). He is a certified member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), the Energy Institute, and the Institute of Directors.

Smith is a self-motivated leader who fosters teamwork and delivers outstanding results. As a visible ally for inclusion in construction, he is committed to promoting diverse and inclusive workplaces. Smith has participated on panels sharing insights on the importance on role of leadership being active allies.