Meet the Team: iQ Exchange, Newtown & Newland House

Our team in Nottingham work across three sites – Exchange, in the Hockley area east of the city centre, and Newland House and Newtown House to the west. Home to students from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, these sites are all a short walk from the centre of town and its amenities and attractions. Let’s Meet the Team at iQ Nottingham.

 

Hey, it’s Mark!

I’m Mark, a Customer Service Advisor at Newland House.

What about your iQ are you most proud of? 

The team I work with – we are more than colleagues, we are friends.

What is your favourite place to go in Nottingham?

Sherwood Pines – it is a fabulous place to mountain bike. The peaceful soundings and fresh air are perfect to clear your head.

 

What’s the nicest thing a resident has said to you? 

Thank you for helping me with some personal issues, you have helped me start to feel comfortable within myself.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

I have cycled from Land’s End to John O’ Groats and walked the Pennine Way.

 

Hey, it’s Stuart!

I’m Stuart, Senior Operations Manager for Nottingham – I look after three buildings, 14 team members and 650 students.

What makes your iQ a special place to live? 

The people make it special, our care and compassion combined with a personable approach and a great level of service.

What are your favourite places to go in the local area?

I am a big fan of Notts County Football Club, it is the oldest professional association football club in the world and steeped in history.

What’s the nicest thing a resident has said to you? 

A simple ‘thank you’.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

I have just written a cook book and I am in the process of writing three children’s books for my family.

 

Hey, it’s Zara!

I’m Zara, a Customer Service Advisor at iQ in Nottingham.

What makes your iQ a special place to live? 

Our iQ is in a perfect location, offering students a safe, friendly and customer-oriented experience.

What’s your best memory of the last year at iQ? 

The summer, the whole team came together as one overcoming every obstacle we faced.

What are your favourite places to go in the local area?

Broadway Cinema (highly rated independent cinema that’s 5 minutes’ walk from iQ Exchange), as it is very inspiring.

What about your iQ are you most proud of?

That we look after the students and provide an excellent service.

 

What’s the nicest thing a resident has said to you? 

Thank you, you have really made my day.

 

Hey, it’s Sharon!

I’m Sharon, iQ Nottingham’s Assistant Manager.

What’s your best memory of the last year at iQ? 

Seeing all the students you have nurtured get dressed up and go to graduation – it is heartwarming to know you have had an impact on their lives.

What is your favourite place to go in Nottingham?

The National Water Sports Centre, a place that can offer tranquility or adrenaline.  Somewhere you can go for a fun-filled day out or a place you can pour your heart and soul into and become a world athlete.

What about your iQ are you most proud of?

The Nottingham team are a family. We can always count on each other, share our problems and respect each other.

What’s the nicest thing a resident has said to you? 

That they think of me as their iQ mum.

Any interesting facts about yourself?

I am a purple belt in kick-boxing.

 

Thanks to Mark, Stuart, Zara and Sharon for telling us all about themselves and life at iQ in Nottingham.

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