Name: Helen Best
Job title: Specification Manager – Non Res South
Tell us a bit about yourself
I was born in north London but now live in Hertfordshire. I have three sons – Taylor (27), Robbie (24) and Albert (8) – and a black labrador named Wilson (after the ball from the film Castaway). In my spare time I am the lead singer of a band called The Wingerz, with my son Robbie (pictured above, left) on lead guitar. It’s so great to perform together. Keeping with the musical theme, my eldest son is a music producer/DJ and also a successful salesman in the city. My other love is football (Tottenham, of course) and I like to attend matches with my youngest, Albert
Describe your job to a five-year-old
I help everyone keep their hands clean.
What do you like most about your job?
My colleagues, of course, meeting new people out on the road and having projects to be proud of.
Pictured above are Taylor with Albert; Albert the night Spurs won the Europa League; and Wilson.
How did you get here?
I started originally in washroom sales and progressed to commercial manager of the sales team before heading out on the road, having my little A-Z book to help me navigate my way around London life before Google Maps on phones. Ha ha!
What motivates you?
People. I love working with people, helping people get the best results, and my family – making them proud means the world to me.
If you could swap jobs with anyone, who would it be?
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
Your favourite song lyric or line from a film.
“Life is like a box of chocolates” – Forrest Gump.
Your favourite app?
Facebook.
Biggest facepalm moment at work?
Getting my car stuck in snow after an appointment and having to be rescued by a tractor.