A new General Manager for Present Made Eddington

Present Made has appointed Jack Hughes as General Manager for its debut scheme, a 373-home neighbourhood in Eddington, Cambridge. The new scheme, offering apartments and houses from 1 to 4 bedrooms, is being delivered in collaboration with the University of Cambridge. 

As General Manager for Present Made of Eddington, Jack Hughes will oversee all aspects of operations and customer experience once the scheme opens. Construction works started earlier this year, with the first homes set to be ready for move-in in early 2025.

Hughes has a background working in the operational living sector in Cambridge through his previous role as General Manager at The Cam Foundry for aparto student, the European student accommodation brand of global real estate investment manager Hines. There, he oversaw day-to-day site operations and supported with new site mobilisations across Europe.

Present Made of Eddington will deliver 373 rental homes – including the UK’s first family houses to be designed and built exclusively for rent – and forms a key part of the University of Cambridge’s 150-hectare North West Cambridge masterplan. The masterplan includes 3,000 homes (of which 50% are for University key workers as affordable housing), 2,000 student beds, 100,000 sq. m. of employment space and 5,300 sq. m. of retail. 

In addition to high-quality rental housing, Present Made Eddington will provide a range of amenities and shared spaces, including a communal pavilion, gym, yoga studio, private dining room, bike café, games room, cinema and co-working space. This will make Present Made Eddington Cambridge’s first purpose-built and designed rental housing development with on-site professional management and amenity spaces.

The Present Made team will provide round-the-clock resident support, be responsible for all maintenance as well as running a year-long calendar of social and wellbeing activities. These will include zero waste pop-ups, cycling and running clubs, cultural celebrations, live music, art classes, cooking classes, charitable events and talks from inspirational people.

Jack Hughes, General Manager, Present Made of Eddington, said: “This is an incredible opportunity to play a leading role in the launch and ongoing operations of a truly unique new neighbourhood. We will look to deliver a first-class experience for the residents of Present Made Eddington.”

Alan Penfold, Managing Director, Present Made, said: “Residents at Present Made Eddington will benefit from living in a secure, modern, and sustainable neighbourhood with a first-of-its-kind amenity and service offering in Cambridge, helping raise standards in the local rental market.”