About Us

Our ambition

Work together on purpose

We are guided by our three pillars

Professional compatibility

We really get what people want. And we understand that it changes. Spaces alive with possibility, with all the good stuff that helps us all do great things. Right place, right energy 

Emotional intelligence

We play as one team: We build human connection, Investing in our team’s potential to really understand how people think. To know exactly what’s expected, then give so much more. Every. Single. Time 

Inspired purpose

Everyday we’ll take action towards a better future. We’ll work so hard, with such belief, that doing the same will be irresistible. When we all feed off a shared optimism, our impact will rocket. 

2016

Highbury & Islington acquisition

A unique, charming building within the green neighbourhood of Highbury. It was the first Uncommon location we opened to our members. Did you know it was previously a book bindery?

2017

The Carlyle Group & Blackstone investment

Securing an investment of £300 million from world leading private equity houses, allowed us to focus on further growth of the team and the Uncommon brand.

2017

Fulham & Borough acquisition

A year later, we acquired additional assets in South & West London, expanding rapidly and trippling our memberships.

2018

Liverpool Street acquisition

Located in the heart of the City and featuring a stunning roof terrace, our Liverpool Street location quickly became a favourite for larger enterprise companies.

2019

Holborn acquisition

Uncommon Holborn, due to open in 2023, will become our central flagship location and a truly sustainable workspace for over 2,000 members.

2021

Uncommon 2.0 Launch

Answering to the new post-pandemic environment, we reviewed and relaunched our internal Uncommon Ethos, with a strong focus on team culture and our upcoming business strategy.

2022

ESG strategy launch

In April 2022, we launched a market leading ESG strategy. It outlines five key focus areas, ambitious Net Zero targets and commitments towards building a truly sustainable and responsible business.

2023

We’re a B Corp!

We’ve become part of a driving force for a better future. B Corp status means we’ve got the official stamp of approval for our collective efforts to look after our people, communities and the planet.

2024-

2024 Onwards

We will keep making buildings more and more sustainable. Keep teaming up with like-minded ethical partners who inspire us. Keep doing more for the people who work here, while doing the same for those working from here. So we can all achieve great things. Again and again.

Our Senior Management Team

Chris Davies

CEO

Chris has overseen the creation and growth of Uncommon, including sourcing each asset and securing the £300m commitment from The Carlyle Group. He has a background in property, financing, sales & business development. Chris has an MBA & Masters in Property Investment and Finance.

Magda Al-Nugaidi

Managing Director

Magda focuses on making Uncommon successful through increasing profitability, implementing best practices and deploying technology to streamline processes within the wider business. She plays a key role in shaping the strategy for Uncommon and leads the ESG agenda. Magda is CMA qualified.

Laura Shields

Sales Director

With over 10 years of experience in the flexible market, Laura leads the Sales Team to achieve outstanding sales results and continuous 90%+ occupancy across Uncommon.

Gosia Jacygrad

Head of Marketing

Gosia creates and manages Uncommon’s brand and marketing strategy, including social media, PR, internal and external communications with a focus on Sales support and direct lead generation.

Titus Wilson

Head of Property & Operational Strategy

Titus leads the Operations Team in ensuring that Uncommon maintains the highest standards for the buildings and its members. He has over 18 years of experience in hospitality and property management, and an MBA specialising in organisational behaviour and leadership.

Claire Coggan

Head of Projects

Claire drives innovation and business change at Uncommon and leads on the OKR Framework. She is also responsible for delivering key transformational projects across the business, from Tech to ESG.

Tatenda Kupara

Head of IT

Tatenda heads up the IT function, with proven success spanning IT operations/service management, infrastructure development and change, and a strong academic background culminating in a master’s degree in Technology Management.

Elena Monserrate

Head of Experience

With 14 years operational experience across some the largest hotel groups, Elena oversees the general management of all Uncommon sites. Her focus is to continuously drive improvement to deliver an exceptional and flawless experience for our members during their whole journey at Uncommon.

ESG

Learn everything about our ESG strategy, from our Net Zero targets to key commitments towards our team and members. 

Our Pledge

Podcast

Welcome to Alive with Possibilities. A new podcast from Uncommon, where host and CEO Chris Davies sits down with founders, leaders and changemakers to discuss their businesses and their outlook upon life.

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Uncommon team members

Careers

We always put our people first and aspire to build a culture that is welcoming, caring, equal, open and inclusive. So, if you want to be part of a friendly and supportive team, you’re in the right place. 

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Uncommon in the media

9 Exceptional Event Venues in Central London

Uncommon offers beautifully designed spaces, perfect for hosting a variety of events. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, a board meeting, or a personal celebration, we have a venue for you.

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Awards & Accreditations

Investors in People

Gold Accreditation
Awarded April 2023

Carbon Neutral Business

Carbon Neutrality PAS 2060
Accreditation in Jan 2023

BCorp

Certified April 2023

Property Week Awards 2022

Chris Davies nomination for
Young Property Personality of the Year

Property Week Awards

Best Covid Response Nomination
2021

Property Week Awards

Wellbeing Award Nomination
2020

BCO Awards

Liverpool Street – Workspace Fit Out Nomination
2019

IPSE Awards

Co-working Space of the Year Finalist
2019

Design Week Awards

Uncommon Fulham – Workspace Nomination
2019

Property Week Awards

Climate Crisis Initiative – Commercial Property Nomination
2023

Global Good Awards

Global Good SME of the Year Nomination
2023

Testimonials

“We moved to Uncommon just over a year ago and I can honestly say it is my favourite office of the many I have worked in. I love the atmosphere, the staff (not to mention the coffee!) and it has been a great move for us as we have established our business. We chose to become members because of the feeling we got from the moment we arrived to view it. On a day where we viewed fifteen London offices, Uncommon was the first we visited and easily the team’s favourite so it was an easy decision to join. A year on and our business is doing very well, the team all enjoy coming to work and a big part of that is down to the Uncommon team. I hope we are here for many years to come.”

Nick Cotter – Aretian Wealth Management
Co‑Founder & APFS Chartered Independent Financial Adviser

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“Uncommon is a very welcoming environment with a perfect balance between space to work and socialise. They have great on-site facilities with the ability to enjoy the coffee on cold days and the roof top when we have the weather. We chose Uncommon because other communal offices either lacked the finish, on-site offering or, in the case of one in particular, I found very pretentious. I enjoy the fact that there are some very interesting companies in the building but that none of it is thrown at you. Uncommon is unique because there is a great team running the building. We’re very well looked after.”

Charlie Giblin – Mint Selection

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