Ben Lee
PR & Content Manager
Ben instinctively knows what makes a good story and how best to tell it.
Ben instinctively knows what makes a good story and how best to tell it.
This Cambridge-born former journalist has enjoyed a varied media and PR career, giving him a well-rounded view of the property market and what makes it move.
Much has changed in the media during Ben’s career. He now produces podcasts, webinars and vlogs, as often as articles, blogs and press releases. But one thing remains: the crucial importance of telling great stories.
He helped devise and produce Bidwells’ triple award-winning Radical Capital campaign, a manifesto for kick-starting the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, positioning Bidwells as true thought leaders and securing a formal government-advisory role for its leadership team.
Ben approaches his work with a strong handle on the latest technological, political and societal trends, providing advice to our senior leadership team on the external influences shaping Bidwells’ future and leading discussions around the adoption of innovative technologies.
He is optimistic about the future of Artificial intelligence and Web3 and has delivered seminars and sat on panel sessions about integrating AI into marketing and communications, ensuring Bidwells continues leading on the issues that matter most to the sector, our clients, and the communities we serve.
Awards
- Best use of Thought Leadership for Bidwells’ Radical Capital Campaign at the B2B Marketing Awards 2022.
- Best Website at the Property Marketing Awards 2022.
- Global recognition for Bidwells after marketing awards treble for radical campaign
Accreditations
NCTJ Diploma in Newspaper Journalism
Bidwells shortlisted in coveted EG UK Adviser Award
Bidwells have been shortlisted in the UK Adviser award category at this year’s prestigious EG Awards.
Three new life science buildings at the oxford science park approved by city planners
Oxford City Council have approved plans for three new buildings on The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), totalling over 400,000 sq ft. Project managed by Bidwells and designed by Scott Brownrigg, each building will provide headquarters – office and laboratory facilities – for leading science and technology companies.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – Bidwells bring the site of UK’s largest Christmas tree business comes to market
Property consultancy Bidwells has brought to market a 584-acre site in Scotland that is home to the UK’s largest Christmas tree business at offers over £7 million.
Senior Renewable Energy hires make Bidwells’ new Sustainability service the ‘most comprehensive offer in real estate professional services’
New Director of Operations and Communications joins the Cambridge Science Park
Trinity College, Cambridge and managing agents Bidwells LLP have appointed Jane Hutchins as Director of Operations and Communications for the Cambridge Science Park (the Park).
Award for best new website in property goes to Bidwells
The Property Marketing Awards prize for best new website of 2021 was won by Bidwells last night at a prestigious London ceremony.
Fitting finale to £30m Oxford project as King Charles opens Levine Building
King Charles III (at the time, Prince of Wales) marked the end of a memorable project for our Oxford team when he congratulated them on delivering the £30m Levine Building on time and on budget at its prestigious opening ceremony.
Bidwells Hire Head of Sustainability
We've appointed Alistair Blackmore as our new Head of Sustainability.
Major new report warns Government of potential £50bn growth loss across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc
A think tank report backed by more than 60 investors, academics, industry chiefs and developers is calling for the government to establish a ‘Science and Technology Growth Board’ in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc to transform the region into a U.S-style supercluster, warning that failure to do so will result in the UK economy missing out on £50 billion of GVA by 2030.
New Bidwells Senior Partner Taking The Reins After Record Year Of Oxford-Cambridge Arc Investment
New senior partner Nick Pettit wants leading property advisors Bidwells to capitalise on the “explosion of opportunity” presented by a record year of overseas investment into the Oxford-Cambridge Arc to help deliver “good economic growth” in the area and wider societal benefits for the UK.
Kadans Science Partner expands Cambridge presence with acquisition of Merlin Place
Kadans Science Partner has added to its Pan-European portfolio after acquiring Merlin Place in Cambridge from a private investor who was represented by Bidwells.
Double Success for Bidwells at Oxford Property Awards
Our Oxford office is celebrating success after picking up two awards at Thursday evening’s prestigious Oxford Property Festival Awards.
Environment Expert Joins Growing Natural Capital Team at Bidwells
The natural capital and sustainable investment team at leading Oxford-Cambridge Arc property consultancy, Bidwells, is this week welcoming Lisa Bulmer, Senior Environmental Consultant, to the firm.
Final piece of Brookgate’s CB1 masterplan secures planning consent
Planning consent for a 50,000 sq ft mixed use development scheme has been approved, completing the final stage of the CB1 Estate at Cambridge Rail Station.
Bidwells’ Planning team make series of promotions to bolster Oxford-Cambridge Arc offer
Bidwells’ market-leading planning team has made a series of promotions with Mark Harris becoming Partner in the Milton Keynes office, Anthony Child an Associate in Cambridge, and Rachel Woodman and Jake Lambert Principal Planners in Oxford and Norwich respectively. Rachel has also been shortlisted for Young Person of the Year at the 2021 Oxford Property Awards.
Gateway Building At World-Renowned Cambridge Science Park Completes
A stunning new 210,000 sq ft gateway development has been completed on the world-renowned Cambridge Science Park. The building was designed by global architectural practice Scott Brownrigg and developed by Bidwells on behalf of Trinity College and TusPark.
One of the UK’s largest modular neighbourhoods gets the green light
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for Inholm, a contemporary Fenland village and the second phase of Cambridgeshire’s new town, Northstowe, with Bidwells providing planning advice on the application.
Walking in a winter wonderland: Catherine Spitzer's South Pole Q&A
When Bidwells MD Catherine Spitzer spoke to the Cambridge Independent about her feelings ahead of her expedition to Antarctica, she knew it would be hard, despite having previously walked to the North Pole. But after an eight-day battle with the minus 45 degrees cold, altitude sickness and unforgettable blisters, she is just grateful there isn’t a third pole.
Charity bike riders asked to go the extra mile to mark Bidwells' 180th anniversary
Bidwells is today launching its 2019 Golden Triangle Bike Ride, which will see riders take on the challenge of a new 180km course, while enjoying the picturesque scenery from Oxford to Cambridge via Milton Keynes – all in aid of cancer support charity Maggie’s.
