WHY PLATF9RM WAS NOMINATED FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OF THE YEAR
At PLATF9RM, professional service and place go hand in hand.
Being nominated for Professional Service of the Year, alongside The Grounds being recognised for Venue of the Year, reflects the same belief. How a space feels, and how people are treated within it, matters just as much as what happens there.
For us, service is never transactional. It is human, thoughtful, and rooted in care. We create environments where women feel confident, connected, and supported to do their best work in ways that fit real life.
WHAT MAKES WoRK WONDERFUL?
We design everything around real lives.
Careers are rarely linear. Neither is life. Our service supports freelancers, founders, parents, creatives, side hustlers and leaders with flexibility that adapts as needs change.
We lead with care, not hierarchy
Our team is visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in our community. Great service at PLATF9RM means listening, remembering, noticing, and responding with consistency and empathy.
We actively create connection
Community does not happen by accident. Through curated events, thoughtful introductions, and shared experiences, we help people build meaningful relationships without pressure or awkward networking.
We prioritise wellbeing alongside ambition
From yoga and pilates to creative workshops, midweek treats, and moments to pause, our service supports the whole person. We believe sustainable success matters more than burnout.
We make professional spaces feel safe and inclusive
PLATF9RM is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and human. You should show up exactly as you are, knowing you will be respected, supported, and celebrated.
But don’t just take it from us.
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY THINK ABOUT OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
The community has been an absolute game changer for me. I have not only found a space my business can thrive in, but I feel more creative when I’m there. The staff have been brilliant at connecting me with other businesses which has also helped my own business grow. I feel like PLATF9RM is truly invested in what the community does.
– Georgia, Freelance Creative Strategist, PLATF9RM HovePLATF9RM has been the best thing that has ever happened to us at Datacove – from walking in as a one man band almost five years ago, I’ve met so many wonderful people here including contacts, suppliers, clients and most of all life long friends that have helped my grow my business to the seven strong team we are today as we celebrate five years in business.
– Jeremy, Datacove, PLATF9RM Brighton
AND THE GROUNDS AS A VENUE?
From the start you have been very kind and cool and we felt we made the right choice with PLATF9RM, not just because of the space, but because of how you run it. We will tell everyone how ace you are!
– Wedding at PLATF9RM Hove, The Grounds
I love the space so much I decided to throw my 40th birthday here. Everyone thought I was mad for using a work space until they came and saw it. The really bought my very niche and specific party to life – decoration, entertainment, catering and bespoke cocktails. Absolute 10/10 and will be hiring again!
– 40th birthday at PLATF9RM Hove, The Grounds
