Managing Spaces

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At Managing Spaces we love to create irresistable workplaces that inspire innovation.

About Managing Spaces

At Managing Spaces we love to create irresistible workplaces that inspire innovation. We believe people who spend a third of their lives working should do so in an environment where they feel nurtured, loved and appreciated. We understand how important it is to be dynamic at work that’s why we create an atmosphere that motivates and inspires our clients and others working around them.

Managing Spaces is all about changing how people perceive the ‘commercial environment’. It’s not just about business being formal it’s much more. We believe in creating professional spaces where clients and their customers feel that their working quality of life has greatly improved. They instantly become part of a business community that works in clusters offering business support and advice. More importantly it's where they feel nurtured, productive and enjoy what they do.

We have so much fun creating successful nurturing business hubs for our clients that we don’t actually feel we’re working. We are passionate about providing a space where businesses of all sizes and at various growth stages are able to share ideas, collaborate and innovate not only locally but also nationally and globally.

We have one aim and that’s to understand our clients and their customers needs. We are confident that if we discover what makes them tick it gives us a brilliant start in creating an irresistible, inspirational and innovative working environment for them.

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The Team

Ann – Operational

Since attaining an honours degree in Accountancy, Ann has worked for over 10 years in key roles such as finance, capital works and operations for leading public sector organisations such as Derby University and Derby City Council. Ann’s knowledge and experience has successfully developed sites and locations into profitable, thriving business hubs and she now is passionate about offering this to developers and entrepreneurs to the private sector.

Justin – Architectural

A RIBA 1-3 Qualified architect with experience spanning a decade, Justin’s initial experience was gleaned from leading local practices such as Hall Grey Architects and Morrison Design. His impressive achievements since working for himself see projects he has worked on within residential, hotels, office and sports stadia, with values ranging from thousands to millions of pounds.

John – IT and Telephony

From assessment, installation, full support and back up John has been a specialist engineer in a wide range of telecommunication systems, IT and Firewall systems for nearly 15 years. Fully accredited with leading manufacturers such as NEC, Panasonic, Samsung and Siemens plus a NETGear Layer3 Managed Switching Operator John’s experience can ensure one of the most important aspects of your day to day running will work seamlessly.

Vanessa – PR & Marketing Strategy

Vanessa has worked for over 12 years in PR and Marketing and has had the pleasure of creating campaigns for regional, national and international companies in many industry sectors such as automotive, engineering, construction and IT/AV. Vanessa has a proven history of delivering strategies that inspire, raise profiles but above all work to communicate your message effectively.

Chris – Design and Creative

With a degree in New Media from Derby University, the first Business Quest Winner Award and exceptional talent for design and client intuition, Chris’ success over the last 10 years is deserved. His graphic and web work covers prestigious law and finance firms, photographers and manufacturers to name a few, and offers brand identity, interactive and advertising through a powerful combination of ability and originality.

Filomena – Coaching and Mentoring

A respected voice in the East Midlands creative industries sector, Filomena’s achievements include a first class honours degree in Art Therapies and more recently being instrumental in developing the University of Derby’s Banks Mill Studio development. With the understanding and talent for coaching or mentoring people within creative workspace environments, Filomena enables successful business operation through your staff.