Shared office space is not a new concept. There’s ample choice for young professionals in any city wishing to rent a desk, and there’s many great membership schemes available, allowing access to a range of facilities including gyms, wellness rooms and onsite food facilities.

Due to the changing nature of the commercial property sector in the wake of the pandemic, Department UK have decided to take things one step further.

In addition to the standard ‘hot desk’ and membership options, Department UK offer Private Studio and Premium Suite options, allowing larger teams the convenience and benefits of a hot desking arrangement, combined with the privacy and exclusivity of their own premises.

Additionally, this wider range of office sharing options provides companies with a great logistical advantage – they can quickly scale up or downsize according to changes in the remote working needs of their staff and clients.

Given the increasing demand for flexible working conditions, the ability to reorganise office space and capacity quickly will help companies save money on property rental costs and legal assistance.

With destinations available at XYZ in Spinningfields, Enterprise City in St John’s Manchester, and Savile Row in Mayfair, Department UK’s innovative expansion of the shared space model is well situated to make the most of the current trend towards flexible working arrangements.

Enterprise City chose to feature Department UK in the second episode of their new ECTV series. Other episodes include an interview with former Manchester Council CEO Howard Bernstein, and a case study demonstrating how Enterprise City’s Exchange programme is mentoring the next generation of tech start-ups through funding, mentoring, and subsidised office space.

Here’s Anthony Powell, managing director of Department UK, to explain the thinking behind Department UK’s innovative new business model.

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