A familiar face in Carlisle has taken on a new role at the city’s newest business centre, bringing with her almost four decades of experience at one of the city’s best-known hairdressing salons.
Jenny Richardson, who worked at Boyd Hair & Beauty in Bank Street for 38 years, will be the first person tenants and guests meet in her new position managing the reception at Peacock House.
Carlisle-based Peacock Properties North has transformed the former Royal Bank of Scotland building on Lowther Street into a modern, luxurious business venue consisting of offices, co-working spaces, hot desking spaces, a boardroom and an exclusive private bar all available to rent.
Through her work at Boyd Hair & Beauty, Jenny is well-known across the city and has built a wealth of contacts among the local business community. She has spent the past year working on a personal business project and is now looking forward to welcoming the first tenants into Peacock House following its planned opening on April 17.
She said: “I’m very excited to meet and greet people at Peacock House. The business centre will be a fantastic asset to Cumbrian businesses and will provide that extra level of luxury, comfort and space which will make a huge difference to those looking for somewhere modern to work.
“I have made many connections across Carlisle after nearly four decades in a busy hairdressing salon, and I’m aiming at reaching out as far as possible and making sure as many people in the city know about such a fantastic facility on their doorstep.”
In the Front of House role, Jenny will oversee the day-to-day management of the reception of the building, welcome tenants and guests and manage telephone enquiries on behalf of businesses.
Kieron Peacock, the Managing Director of Peacock Properties North, said Jenny’s professionalism and friendliness made her ideal to represent the company, and tenant businesses.
He said: “Jenny’s infectious, positive attitude will provide a genuinely warm experience for everyone who walks through the door of Peacock House.
“She has forged many outstanding links with people throughout Carlisle through her experience at a busy hairdressing salon, and she is a real people person who will make everyone feel instantly at ease.
“Appointing Jenny is a big step in Peacock House providing the best possible experience for our tenants and her hard-working ethic and attention to detail will mean they benefit from an extra level of customer service.”
Peacock House is hosting an opening event with welcome drinks and canapes for the Carlisle business community on Friday, April 17, between 1pm-10pm. To register your interest or for more details, contact reception@peacockprecisionltd.co.uk.
Peacock Properties North is part of Peacock Group which also comprises engineering business Peacock Precision Services and Peacock Equipment Hire.
