FEATURE
UKSE APPOINTS WORKSPACE MANAGER FOR TEES CENTRES
Growing demand for office and unit space in UKSE ’ s two flagship Innovation Centres on Teesside has led to the appointment of a designated workspace manager .
Joan Cook , who lives in Hartlepool and joined UKSE in 2012 as an administrator , will now be responsible for managing its two flagship centres on the Queens Meadow Business Park in Hartlepool and Redcar ’ s Kirkleatham Business Park .
Both centres were purpose-built in the early 2000s with multi-million pound extensions soon added to meet demand .
“ Ever since joining UKSE I ’ ve found the centres to be friendly and supportive business communities ,” said Joan Cook .
“ I know tenants appreciate the support from UKSE , especially having teams available on-site , and I ’ m looking forward to taking on the additional challenges of this new role .
“ Running a business is demanding so we always try to accommodate tenants ’ changing needs with regard to premises and leave them free to concentrate their time on their own business .”
New arrivals at Hartlepool in recent months include Vivid Lifts , BrYal and Trigger Media , with legal firm Freers Askew Bunting expanding their office space for a second time .
At Redcar ’ s Innovation Centre recent
New role – Joan Cook has taken on a new role as workspace manager for UKSE ’ s two flagship Tees centres .
tenants include Clay Drilling , Intek Electrical Engineering , NPC Training and National Safety Passport .
Regional manager Sarah Thorpe said : “ Demand for space at our centres continues to grow and we have additional plans in the pipeline for later this year as well , so we recognised the need for a designated manager .
“ Joan has invaluable experience of working closely with our tenants so we ’ re delighted she is taking on this new role .
“ The provision of premises is an important part of our support for businesses , alongside the financial packages of up to £ 1m .”
Businesses based at the centres are involved in sectors from finance , engineering , healthcare and roofing to design , freight and software .
Alongside cost-effective rents and easy-in-easy-out terms , tenants have 24 / 7 access , free parking , high speed broadband , a serviced reception , meeting rooms and a gym .
UKSE has now invested more than £ 12m in business premises in the Northern region alongside £ 22m of investment to more than 1,250 companies , creating over 17,000 jobs .
Hartlepool Innovation Centre .
High quality offices and industrial units . All on easy in , easy out terms .
Modern facilities including a gym
CCTV surveillance and alarm systems
High-speed broadband
Great transport and road links
Free on-site parking and 24 / 7 access
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The Innovation Centre , Venture Court , Queens Meadow Business Park , Hartlepool TS25 5TG
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