Flexible Working
Work from anywhere with home office spending allowance.
Team Culture
Regular virtual and in-person team socials and trips.
Mental Health Initiatives
Free independent wellbeing coaching, therapy sessions and more.
Learning & Development
Professional development plans and regular learning opportunities
EMI Options
Generous EMI share options scheme
Industry Events
Free nights out in London's most exciting venues
Passionate People
Work with a driven, supportive team every day.
Parental Leave
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
Our mission
At Hire Space, we’re on a mission to lift up event planners everywhere. We’re constantly working to make every event the best it can be, from vetting every one of the 6000 venues on our platform, to developing virtual event tech to help event planners be seen as superstars by everyone they work with. Onwards and upwards!
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Always innovating When the going gets tough, the tough get creative! Over the pandemic we developed a virtual events platform, launched a new event series, and came up with creative ways to stay ahead of the event curve! |
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Fostering a great culture Our best asset is our team, and we know just how far a great team culture goes. That’s why we organise weekly socials, go for team walks, and have quarterly trips away - when our team’s happy, so are our clients! |
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Collaboration is key We’re a small team and it’s important to us that everyone feels heard and has a say in where the company goes. We actively encourage everyone to make suggestions and contribute - after all, all the best ideas come from our team! |
Edward Poland
Co-Founder
Ed worked on the General Election campaign in 2010 and as a speechwriter at UNESCO before starting Hire Space. He has a BA in English and an MA in Diplomacy, and spends his spare time defending Arsenal FC's managerial strategy.
Edward Poland
Co-Founder
Ed worked on the General Election campaign in 2010 and as a speechwriter at UNESCO before starting Hire Space. He has a BA in English and an MA in Diplomacy, and spends his spare time defending Arsenal FC's managerial strategy.
Will Swannell
Co-Founder
Before co-founding Hire Space, Will worked both as a strategy consultant with LEK and a Maths teacher at Paddington Academy having studied Theoretic Physics and then Finance at Cambridge. Outside the office, Will is enthusiastically proficient at 5-a-side and triathlon and has a keen interest in education.
Will Swannell
Co-Founder
Before co-founding Hire Space, Will worked both as a strategy consultant with LEK and a Maths teacher at Paddington Academy having studied Theoretic Physics and then Finance at Cambridge. Outside the office, Will is enthusiastically proficient at 5-a-side and triathlon and has a keen interest in education.
Jake Lewis
Head of Client Services
When Jake isn't saving our clients time, effort and money through Hire Space's event booking services, he can probably shanking golf balls around the Surrey Hills, experimenting in the kitchen, or watching Man United.
Jake Lewis
Head of Client Services
When Jake isn't saving our clients time, effort and money through Hire Space's event booking services, he can probably shanking golf balls around the Surrey Hills, experimenting in the kitchen, or watching Man United.
Kim Meier
Head of Growth
Coming from the land down under, Kim ventured to London from sunny Queensland to be rudely awakened by the UK's harsh winter. With a background in Marketing, Fashion and Events, she joined Hire Space in May 2017. She spends her spare time trying to soak up as much of the London life as possible (one bar at a time), regaling others with stories from Oz land, and dreaming of a sunny beach.
Kim Meier
Head of Growth
Coming from the land down under, Kim ventured to London from sunny Queensland to be rudely awakened by the UK's harsh winter. With a background in Marketing, Fashion and Events, she joined Hire Space in May 2017. She spends her spare time trying to soak up as much of the London life as possible (one bar at a time), regaling others with stories from Oz land, and dreaming of a sunny beach.
Benjamin Edmonds
Head of Promotions
Known for bright jackets and red trousers, Benjamin learnt the ropes running the marketing on a series of international Exhibitions which took him to New York, Glasgow, Manchester and Almaty, he now heads up the team supporting our venue community to drive more business. Outside Hire Space, Benjamin is often found doing gluten free baking, cooking, going to gigs or playing saxophone.
Benjamin Edmonds
Head of Promotions
Known for bright jackets and red trousers, Benjamin learnt the ropes running the marketing on a series of international Exhibitions which took him to New York, Glasgow, Manchester and Almaty, he now heads up the team supporting our venue community to drive more business. Outside Hire Space, Benjamin is often found doing gluten free baking, cooking, going to gigs or playing saxophone.
Fiona Price
Head of Client Event Delivery
Fiona’s 20+ years in the industry has been a tapestry of exciting live event productions and iconic venues. When she’s not busy working with the team to ensure a seamless end-to-end client event experience, Fiona can be found equally blissed out legging it around some rugged patch of the countryside with her family and friends, surfing in Cornwall, or soaking up her love of London life at a late-night gallery or gig and decompressing in a cosy pub.
Fiona Price
Head of Client Event Delivery
Fiona’s 20+ years in the industry has been a tapestry of exciting live event productions and iconic venues. When she’s not busy working with the team to ensure a seamless end-to-end client event experience, Fiona can be found equally blissed out legging it around some rugged patch of the countryside with her family and friends, surfing in Cornwall, or soaking up her love of London life at a late-night gallery or gig and decompressing in a cosy pub.
Eliot Sargeant
Business Development Manager
Living in the distant land of zone 6 of London (really not that far!), Eliot has spent nearly 10 years in the Events Industry having worked for venues, suppliers and agencies. Eliot is an avid skier in the Winter and a sun seeker during the Summer! When not working or travelling, you will most likely find him on the tennis court or sinking a jagerbomb somewhere across town!
Eliot Sargeant
Business Development Manager
Living in the distant land of zone 6 of London (really not that far!), Eliot has spent nearly 10 years in the Events Industry having worked for venues, suppliers and agencies. Eliot is an avid skier in the Winter and a sun seeker during the Summer! When not working or travelling, you will most likely find him on the tennis court or sinking a jagerbomb somewhere across town!
Diego Cunado
Senior Product Manager
For reasons unclear to the rest of the team, Diego decided to leave his sunny homeland of Spain for the exotic shores of London, where he's become proficient at talking about the weather... As well as keeping a handle on the tech side of the company, he's a dad to 2 of Hire Space's 3 human mascots and enjoys bringing some mischief (and a toy car or two) into work. Look out for his pranks!
Diego Cunado
Senior Product Manager
For reasons unclear to the rest of the team, Diego decided to leave his sunny homeland of Spain for the exotic shores of London, where he's become proficient at talking about the weather... As well as keeping a handle on the tech side of the company, he's a dad to 2 of Hire Space's 3 human mascots and enjoys bringing some mischief (and a toy car or two) into work. Look out for his pranks!
Jake Bolton
Operations Manager
Born in the depths of the Leicestershire countryside, Jake has since lived in many exotic locations such as Stockholm and Plymouth. They now work as our sales operations manager, helping the business to run smoothly and let our sales team focus on making your event the best it can be. Outside of Hire Space they spend their time playing bass guitar, being very cool, and writing their own bios.
Jake Bolton
Operations Manager
Born in the depths of the Leicestershire countryside, Jake has since lived in many exotic locations such as Stockholm and Plymouth. They now work as our sales operations manager, helping the business to run smoothly and let our sales team focus on making your event the best it can be. Outside of Hire Space they spend their time playing bass guitar, being very cool, and writing their own bios.
Richard Doyle
Finance & Operations Manager
TBC
Richard Doyle
Finance & Operations Manager
TBC
Izzie Lachecki
Marketing Executive
Originally hailing from Cheltenham, Leeds grad Izzie returned from her post-uni travels in 2018 and headed straight to the big city. When she’s not busy writing content or managing the Hire Space social channels, she enjoys exploring London’s nightlife, planning her next trip, and unwinding with some yoga.
Izzie Lachecki
Marketing Executive
Originally hailing from Cheltenham, Leeds grad Izzie returned from her post-uni travels in 2018 and headed straight to the big city. When she’s not busy writing content or managing the Hire Space social channels, she enjoys exploring London’s nightlife, planning her next trip, and unwinding with some yoga.
Jess Cowie
Marketing Associate
Coming to us from the distant Highlands of Scotland, Jess has thrown herself into the buzz of the event scene (there's more than one event a month down here?) and keeps busy writing blogs and social posts about the best venues around. When she's taking a break from the hectic pace of life in the big city, you'll find her with hiking boots on, preferably near the sea and borrowing someone's dog.
Jess Cowie
Marketing Associate
Coming to us from the distant Highlands of Scotland, Jess has thrown herself into the buzz of the event scene (there's more than one event a month down here?) and keeps busy writing blogs and social posts about the best venues around. When she's taking a break from the hectic pace of life in the big city, you'll find her with hiking boots on, preferably near the sea and borrowing someone's dog.
Sam Bushell
Account Executive
TBC
Sam Bushell
Account Executive
TBC
Imogen Beech
Copywriter
Hailing from the mythical county of Rutland, Imogen began working as a copywriter and content writer in 2017. Her work has seen her writing about everything from driving lessons to abandoned streets around the globe, and now the world of events at Hire Space. When she's not writing, you'll find her on long country walks or directing plays.
Imogen Beech
Copywriter
Hailing from the mythical county of Rutland, Imogen began working as a copywriter and content writer in 2017. Her work has seen her writing about everything from driving lessons to abandoned streets around the globe, and now the world of events at Hire Space. When she's not writing, you'll find her on long country walks or directing plays.
Jordan Bainbridge
New Business Associate
Hire Space’s northern diversity hire, Jordan lives in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. His pride and joy is his son Lucas (known internally at Hire Space as “the boy”), who was born in September 2021. Jordan hopes to return to his interests and hobbies as soon as Lucas stops crying, which should be any day now- fingers crossed.
Jordan Bainbridge
New Business Associate
Hire Space’s northern diversity hire, Jordan lives in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. His pride and joy is his son Lucas (known internally at Hire Space as “the boy”), who was born in September 2021. Jordan hopes to return to his interests and hobbies as soon as Lucas stops crying, which should be any day now- fingers crossed.
Phil Rose
Account Executive
Prior to entering the world events, Phil studied Business and Music. Soon after he opened a small independent venue in Hackney, a right of passage into the world of events. In his spare time, he likes to hang off climbing walls, chill with the cat and write what he thinks are half-decent songs.
Phil Rose
Account Executive
Prior to entering the world events, Phil studied Business and Music. Soon after he opened a small independent venue in Hackney, a right of passage into the world of events. In his spare time, he likes to hang off climbing walls, chill with the cat and write what he thinks are half-decent songs.
Smail Oubaalla
Software Engineer
A digital nomad, born and raised in Morocco, Smail spends his time drinking coffee, composing software and fighting the inevitable wild bugs! He joined HireSpace as a Software Engineer, working alongside our Tech Team to help you find the perfect venue for your event. Outside of HireSpace, he enjoys cooking and playing basketball. We also heard that he pets a cat whenever he sees one.
Smail Oubaalla
Software Engineer
A digital nomad, born and raised in Morocco, Smail spends his time drinking coffee, composing software and fighting the inevitable wild bugs! He joined HireSpace as a Software Engineer, working alongside our Tech Team to help you find the perfect venue for your event. Outside of HireSpace, he enjoys cooking and playing basketball. We also heard that he pets a cat whenever he sees one.
Emily Rendell
Relationship Manager
Prior to working at Hire Space, Emily has worked in multiple venues both in the UK and internationally, organising events from conferences to weddings and everything in between! Outside of work, Emily loves to travel and is always dreaming of her next adventure, and she can usually be found with a good coffee or a glass of wine in hand!
Emily Rendell
Relationship Manager
Prior to working at Hire Space, Emily has worked in multiple venues both in the UK and internationally, organising events from conferences to weddings and everything in between! Outside of work, Emily loves to travel and is always dreaming of her next adventure, and she can usually be found with a good coffee or a glass of wine in hand!
Beth French
Relationship Manager
Beth fell in love with the events industry after working at her local (very mediocre, league) football club as event staff whilst at university. From here, she has never left the industry and has delivered a huge number of events over the years including the Queen's garden parties! Outside of work, Beth loves a wine or three, to bake chocolate brownies and claims to be a keen runner...
Beth French
Relationship Manager
Beth fell in love with the events industry after working at her local (very mediocre, league) football club as event staff whilst at university. From here, she has never left the industry and has delivered a huge number of events over the years including the Queen's garden parties! Outside of work, Beth loves a wine or three, to bake chocolate brownies and claims to be a keen runner...
Phil Dunn
Front End Engineer
Previously working in sales and business development in fintech and IT change, Phil made the move into software development a few years ago and has joined the tech team as a front end engineer. When he is not tapping his keyboard, he is either playing golf or spending time with his family.
Phil Dunn
Front End Engineer
Previously working in sales and business development in fintech and IT change, Phil made the move into software development a few years ago and has joined the tech team as a front end engineer. When he is not tapping his keyboard, he is either playing golf or spending time with his family.
Saul Hinchliffe
Junior BD Representative
A dilettante, Saul takes pseudo-intellectualism to new heights. When not lurking in a gallery or museum, he can be found breaking (his) bones playing football on artificial surfaces. He is undecided as to whether his favourite accessory is a pint of Guinness or his attempt at a moustache; truthfully, neither does him any favours.
Saul Hinchliffe
Junior BD Representative
A dilettante, Saul takes pseudo-intellectualism to new heights. When not lurking in a gallery or museum, he can be found breaking (his) bones playing football on artificial surfaces. He is undecided as to whether his favourite accessory is a pint of Guinness or his attempt at a moustache; truthfully, neither does him any favours.
Jamie Holdom
Venue Relationship Associate
Before joining the Hire Space Team, Jamie worked in art, marketing, managed venues and became immersed in London's nightlife whilst DJ'ing, which gave him a knack for understanding the events industry. If you hadn't guessed already, away from work Jamie thoroughly enjoys exploring music and is partial to a pint of Guinness.
Jamie Holdom
Venue Relationship Associate
Before joining the Hire Space Team, Jamie worked in art, marketing, managed venues and became immersed in London's nightlife whilst DJ'ing, which gave him a knack for understanding the events industry. If you hadn't guessed already, away from work Jamie thoroughly enjoys exploring music and is partial to a pint of Guinness.
Jaspar Gupta
Front End Engineer
Been a software engineer in London since 2015, but will always be a country bumpkin at heart. Always looking for an excuse to leave the bright lights and sirens and retreat back to the countryside for some peace and quiet. If I'm not brows deep in code I'm lifting in the gym (bleurgh cardio!! 🤢), on a long walk or falling off my mountain bike.
Jaspar Gupta
Front End Engineer
Been a software engineer in London since 2015, but will always be a country bumpkin at heart. Always looking for an excuse to leave the bright lights and sirens and retreat back to the countryside for some peace and quiet. If I'm not brows deep in code I'm lifting in the gym (bleurgh cardio!! 🤢), on a long walk or falling off my mountain bike.
Tom Brown
Lead Engineer
Born in the countryside you either love the outdoors or find a hobby to avoid it - even with terrible internet, Tom managed to stumble across web development at a young age and even freelanced as a web developer in their teens. When not working, they’re either hanging out with friends, learning new tech or getting lost walking in the countryside.
Tom Brown
Lead Engineer
Born in the countryside you either love the outdoors or find a hobby to avoid it - even with terrible internet, Tom managed to stumble across web development at a young age and even freelanced as a web developer in their teens. When not working, they’re either hanging out with friends, learning new tech or getting lost walking in the countryside.
Leanne Carr
Account Executive
After finishing a degree in Hotel and Events Management, Leanne knew that Events was the industry for her. She went on to work in a central London venue for 4 years and then dipped her toes in the virtual and hybrid world. Born and bred in London, when she's not busy working, Leanne enjoys long country walks, a glass of wine (or two) and being dog mum to Monty.
Leanne Carr
Account Executive
After finishing a degree in Hotel and Events Management, Leanne knew that Events was the industry for her. She went on to work in a central London venue for 4 years and then dipped her toes in the virtual and hybrid world. Born and bred in London, when she's not busy working, Leanne enjoys long country walks, a glass of wine (or two) and being dog mum to Monty.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Venue Account Manager
TBC
Joana Seguí Rubio
Venue Account Manager
TBC
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Keen to help
Incredibly welcoming, always supportive, and filled with fun, friendly colleagues. A real family.
Hire Space employee, 2021
The Hire Space team doesn’t stand still, always evolving to suit the needs of the industry and thriving on collaboration.
Martin Fullard
Editor, Conference News
You don't feel sad on a Sunday evening, knowing that tomorrow is a Monday and that you need to go to work.
Hire Space employee, 2021
The feedback on the team from colleagues was amazing, I would recommend over and over again.
Olivia Bushell
FutureGov