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Uncommon (Workspaces)

Calm, ergonomic coworking space for focus

General Manager

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLondon, UKIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.
  • Candidates should be able to lead and develop a site team, build relationships with enterprise clients and external stakeholders, manage site operations and commercial performance, and oversee health, safety, fire and security compliance.
  • Candidates should be able to support sustainability, B Corp recertification, the Reduction Plan, learning and development, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Be accountable for the full performance of Uncommon Holborn, the largest building, and run it safely, smoothly and sustainably, with member retention as the core goal.
  • Own member retention and tenure across the building; build regular senior relationships with enterprise clients, understand their growth plans, and act early on renewal risk.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for members; oversee onboarding and offboarding; and act on NPS and survey themes.
  • Raise standards and improve the building and its facilities, working with the Operations Manager and central Facilities team on maintenance and planned preventative maintenance.
  • Keep the site presentable and ready for members every day, and support the F&B Manager and Events team in delivering daily F&B and member events safely and to company standard.
  • Lead the site team of 11; coach and develop team members through monthly one-to-ones and KPI and bi-yearly reviews; embed the Uncommon Experience pillars; identify training needs; and maintain rotas for 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. coverage.
  • Own the site P&L and provide monthly variance commentary to Finance and senior management.
  • Maximise revenue, including ancillary income from meeting rooms, events and catering, and control costs.
  • Work with the Sales team to deliver occupancy, desk rate and retention targets, and support viewings to create a strong first impression for prospects.
  • Act as site lead for health and safety, fire and security; keep site records and audits up to date; own incident escalation and security training compliance; and escalate issues early.
  • Integrate sustainability into day-to-day building operations; support B Corp recertification and the Reduction Plan; and drive learning, development and diversity, equity and inclusion for the team and beyond.

About the Company

Uncommon (Workspaces)

Calm, ergonomic coworking space for focus

Uncommon creates coworking spaces focused on wellbeing and effective work. It offers physical workspaces designed to boost mood and focus through carefully matched environments: experts curate background soundtracks to match mood, scents designed to enhance concentration, ergonomic furniture, easy-on-the-eyes lighting, quiet and creative zones, and greenery to improve air quality. The product works by combining these sensory features in a calm, supportive environment so people feel better about their work and can concentrate, collaborate, and produce more without burning out. Unlike typical hubs that rely on gimmicks, Uncommon centers on sustainable wellbeing and “working better, not harder,” with every detail aimed at helping users feel happier, healthier, and more in control of their day. The goal is to help individuals perform better by improving the daily work experience, not just increase hours or output.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2015

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