Nichola joined our organisation in July 2007 as Finance & Operations Manager. Nichola has responsibility for the management of finance and administration functions within Ards Business Centre, as well as managing rentals specific to Sketrick House, our high specification office accommodation which opened in August 2008. Nichola oversees Leah in relation to workspace management of Strangford and Nendrum Parks.

Nichola is the Quality Representative for the company and is responsible for the effective operation of the company’s ISO 9001 accreditation. Alongside this, Nichola is responsible for ensuring that the Investors in People Standard is maintained and assessed as required.

Nichola is currently completing Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 qualification. Prior to joining the company, Nichola has worked in local government and the motor industry obtaining extensive knowledge of finance and administration functions.

Leah joined Ards Business Centre in September 1998 as an Office Junior and has progressed within the organisation to her current role of Administration Officer.

Leah is responsible for property lettings in Strangford and Nendrum Park’s and assisting with enquires relating to Sketrick House, as well as maintaining the company property register and being the principle contact for the Conferencing facilities in Sketrick House.

Other main duties include assisting the Finance and Operations Manager in all aspects of the company’s financial and administrative functions. Leah is an ISO representative for the company and assists with the maintenance of the IIP Standard.

Leah implemented an Environmental Policy for the company in 2008, with Ards Business Centre becoming the first Enterprise Agency in Northern Ireland to receive the BS855 accreditation, and is now responsible for the maintenance of our current Environmental Policy. She is also responsible for the general updating required to the company website.

Karen posses over 10 years experience in administration and Customer Service roles, she joined Ards Business Centre in 2001 as an Administrative assistant leading to the appointment of her current position as Business Information Officer.

Karen is responsible for all administration within the Business Development department and plays a pivotal role coordinating the Enterprise Development Programme and Ards Business Club.