Kate Prior Email and Phone Number

In September 2018 I set up KJP Consulting, specialising in the successful launch of new flexible workspace buildings. I am available on a consultancy basis, providing support and advice on all areas of the industry, from day to day operations to sales and marketing strategy.Some areas I can assist with:• Evaluating potential properties/business opportunities• Competition analysis• Business modelling: advising on potential income streams, costs and profitability• Design: floor plans, density, inventory mix, layout and ‘look and feel’ to maximise financial and operational performance• Price and promotional strategy• Market position and branding• Develop and implement a comprehensive lead generation plan covering all channels and revenue streams• Broker and Commercial Agent Relationships • Sales process and training at all levels of the business• Advise on operational aspects from IT and telecoms, fit out, furniture, staff, systems and processes• Recruitment, training and development of all team members• Plus intervention and turnaround in underperforming buildingsSubject to availability I am available to work on projects either on a regular/ongoing basis, or to provide ad-hoc advisory. Either on site or remotely.

i2 recently acquired Landmark and the enlarged group is now run under the Landmark brand.My role at Landmark involves identifying and evaluating potential development locations, designing the building, then managing the sales, marketing and operations to ensure success.

I worked with teams across the UK and globally on a huge range of new buildings from Central London to major UK Cities such as Aberdeen and Sheffield as well as locations such as Gerrards Cross and Swinton.I was also part of the project team which launched the first UK Spaces under Regus management, merging the two companies whilst trying to maintain the USPs of the Spaces brand.

I took over the day to day management of a newly opened building in The City, transforming its commercial performance and ensuring the team were working effectively to deliver excellent customer service. I also assisted with the successful changeover of management systems having recently managed the same process at The Office Group.

I was responsible for income generation across the group, managing the Inbound and Field Sales Team to ensure all opportunities were maximised.As part of the Senior Management Team, I worked with the joint CEOs and other department heads to identify and evaluate new opportunities for growth and development- these included opening several new buildings, including one in joint partnership with Network Rail, and the launch of ‘The Club’, one of the first co-working products in the market.

Esselco Services was a new flexible workspace company owned by Lloyd Dorfman, founder and Chairman of Travelex. As one of the founder employees, I was responsible for developing and implementing the sales and marketing strategy and processes, recruiting and training staff and ensuing the highest standards of customer service. The business merged with and was incorporated under The Office Group brand.

I helped a range of businesses from start-ups to large corporates find the right workspace solution to help their business grow and succeed. Actively sourcing new business leads, developing and maintaining relationships with brokers and commercial property agents and negotiating new business deals were key to my success.

Action for Children (formally National Children's Home) is a leading children’s charity. I managed a dispersed team of 6 Regional Fundraisers to exceed fundraising targets, through a range of channels including Major Donors, Corporate, Legacies and Events such as The London Marathon.I left to go travelling, spending a year travelling around the world, much of it living out of a campervan in Australia.

During my at Hertsmere Leisure I progressed to Group Sales and Marketing Manager responsible for 10 sites including health clubs, leisure centres, a theatre and golf club. During that time, Hertsmere Leisure went from being a local government department, to an NPDO; we then achieved charitable status and following successful bids, took on the management of two further contracts.