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The University Business Centre – Leeds, based in the City Centre offers flexible, affordable office contracts including registered business address, co-working and virtual office packages along with access to a wide range of support to your business to grow.

accelerate your business growth

Join a thriving business community in the heart of the city. Over 270 businesses across the region are currently located in our private, virtual and co-working spaces so you’ll be part of a diverse network of business professionals here in Leeds.

In a quiet location just a short walk from Leeds train station, we offer a range of spaces and services to suit your needs. Base your business with us and you’ll also benefit from business advice and mentoring, professional training and development as well as access to knowledge transfer and research expertise.

We are more than just a physical space, we are a community

As well as dedicated spaces and business services our members enjoy a wealth of benefits including valuable networking opportunities, mentoring and training.

View of Leeds Town Hall clock tower from outside Leeds City Library

Located close to Millennium Square in a quiet leafy location, just ten minutes walk from Leeds railway station
There's both private and co-working office space with support to help your business grow
You can take advantage of a prestigious Leeds city centre-registered business address, with a professional reception area and postal service
Virtual Office Services available if you're a freelancer or business owner working from home or looking to establish a Leeds City Centre presence

University Business Centre meeting room with five people

The Knowledge Exchange at Leeds Beckett's Rose Bowl offers space to collaborate and share ideas
There are plenty of opportunities to work with other entrepreneurs and we offer a calendar of events for our members that will link you with our local business community

Networking and business development opportunities, include free events and access to funded training programmes
Access to funded business growth support including mentoring, training and diagnostics (eligibility criteria apply)
There's one year’s free membership of Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, plus free access to two or more of their networking events

Access to university expertise including research, consultancy and continuous professional development
There's support to access top quality graduate talent with the skills your business needs

Professional reception and postal services
High speed broadband
Kitchen facilities
Parking is available at nearby NCP car parks, situated at the Merrion Centre or on Woodhouse Lane

The centre is also home to The Therapy Room at our Headingley campus, which provides holistic massage treatments and complimentary therapies
There are onsite kitchen facilities and discounts at local restaurants and coffee shops

Located close to Millennium Square in a quiet leafy location, just ten minutes walk from Leeds railway station
There's both private and co-working office space with support to help your business grow
You can take advantage of a prestigious Leeds city centre-registered business address, with a professional reception area and postal service
Virtual Office Services available if you're a freelancer or business owner working from home or looking to establish a Leeds City Centre presence

The Knowledge Exchange at Leeds Beckett's Rose Bowl offers space to collaborate and share ideas
There are plenty of opportunities to work with other entrepreneurs and we offer a calendar of events for our members that will link you with our local business community

Networking and business development opportunities, include free events and access to funded training programmes
Access to funded business growth support including mentoring, training and diagnostics (eligibility criteria apply)
There's one year’s free membership of Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, plus free access to two or more of their networking events

Access to university expertise including research, consultancy and continuous professional development
There's support to access top quality graduate talent with the skills your business needs

Professional reception and postal services
High speed broadband
Kitchen facilities
Parking is available at nearby NCP car parks, situated at the Merrion Centre or on Woodhouse Lane

The centre is also home to The Therapy Room at our Headingley campus, which provides holistic massage treatments and complimentary therapies
There are onsite kitchen facilities and discounts at local restaurants and coffee shops

An established and trusted business network

Leeds Beckett University's business centre has been operating for more than 15 years supporting over 800 businesses to accelerate their growth. Find out more about the benefits of working with us.

Why work with us

Our community hear from our clients

The University Business Centre is a welcoming and well-run facility with helpful, communicative and friendly staff. It is a lovely place to work at.

Read case study Jodie Hill, Thrive Law

discover the business centre

Book a tour and explore our range of facilities, from private offices to co-working spaces, we have it all. We also have a range of communal areas such as our meeting rooms, kitchens and more.

Book a tour

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Evening lighting at the front looking at Leeds Town Hall

George Lancaster - UBC Co-ordinator - Leeds

Meet George Lancaster

University Business Centre Coordinator

I’ve worked from our Queen Square centre for a number of years now, and my favourite part of the role by far is building relationships with the business community we have. I take great pride in observing the growth of businesses we’ve supported, whether that’s employing over 200 people or watching a freelancer gain a strong foothold in their market. I have a strong knowledge of all the business support available across West Yorkshire and I’m always looking for an opportunity to share that, so come and visit the centre right in the middle of Leeds and find out more.

Get in touch

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Our services

From private offices spaces to remote working packages, we have a range of services available to support your business.

Private office spaces with a prestigious Leeds city-centre address
As a private office tenant you have full access to up to four hours meeting room usage per month, one-to-one advice and mentoring with our Business Adviser and one year's free membership to Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Private office and coworking spaces

Renting a desk in a shared office is a great affordable option if you are looking for a base without the full cost of a private office. It also gives you the opportunity to work with others around you, and experience an exciting and supportive environment with other entrepreneurs
You'll have your own dedicated workspace with access to communal kitchens and four hours free meeting room usage per month. You can also benefit from one-to-one advice and mentoring with our Business Adviser and one year's free membership to Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Private office and coworking spaces

Our centre is the perfect place to hold your meeting or event
We have a variety of spaces available for hire and we provide a full service including AV equipment, flipchart, refreshments and help to source catering

Starting from £20pcm (+VAT)

Ideal for people who work from home and need a professional Registered Business Address
We also provide mail handling services - if you would like us to forward your mail to an address of your choosing, the cost is £30pcm

Find out more and book

Starting from £40pcm (+VAT)

Our Virtual Office package is ideal for businesses who are looking for a professional business address and mail forwarding and up to four hours free use of meeting space per month
Virtual Office Executive also includes one-to-one advice and mentoring with our Business Adviser, and one year's free membership of the Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. This is available from £70pcm
Our Virtual Office clients also benefit from access to a communal collaborative co-working and meeting space at Leeds Beckett’s Knowledge Exchange.

Find out more and book

Private office spaces with a prestigious Leeds city-centre address
As a private office tenant you have full access to up to four hours meeting room usage per month, one-to-one advice and mentoring with our Business Adviser and one year's free membership to Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Private office and coworking spaces

Renting a desk in a shared office is a great affordable option if you are looking for a base without the full cost of a private office. It also gives you the opportunity to work with others around you, and experience an exciting and supportive environment with other entrepreneurs
You'll have your own dedicated workspace with access to communal kitchens and four hours free meeting room usage per month. You can also benefit from one-to-one advice and mentoring with our Business Adviser and one year's free membership to Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

Private office and coworking spaces

Our centre is the perfect place to hold your meeting or event
We have a variety of spaces available for hire and we provide a full service including AV equipment, flipchart, refreshments and help to source catering

Starting from £20pcm (+VAT)

Ideal for people who work from home and need a professional Registered Business Address
We also provide mail handling services - if you would like us to forward your mail to an address of your choosing, the cost is £30pcm

Find out more and book

Starting from £40pcm (+VAT)

Our Virtual Office package is ideal for businesses who are looking for a professional business address and mail forwarding and up to four hours free use of meeting space per month
Virtual Office Executive also includes one-to-one advice and mentoring with our Business Adviser, and one year's free membership of the Leeds, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. This is available from £70pcm
Our Virtual Office clients also benefit from access to a communal collaborative co-working and meeting space at Leeds Beckett’s Knowledge Exchange.

Find out more and book

Our community hear from our clients

For a start-up it’s a no-brainer really. It’s low risk and high quality. The premises are looked after with no involvement from us (allowing us to focus on our own business), and the extras wrapped around the great value feel genuinely established with only one thing in mind: to support us, as a start-up, to grow.

Read case study Adam Sadler, New Way

Helping you build and grow your business

In addition to our business centre, we can link you into a wide range of funding opportunities, services and support for both growing and established businesses.