#northernflex - shouting about the love of flex up North with.....

Sally Hunter, Account Director at Equator, Manchester.

Here’s Sally at Equator Design (who do some really great stuff by the way..), taking part in our #northernflex campaign. The team here LOVE a work/life balance and are really creative about implementing this. Take a read of Sally’s interview here on her fave spots in Manchester and why she loves working at Equator.

1. Tell us a little about you?

Yorkshire born and raised, came to Manchester to study at University and never left. I am one of 3 sisters, 3 of us are triplets and from a very close knit family. I have a husband called Ian and the love of my life, my German Shepard, Foxy! 

2. Your fave spot in Manchester?

My favourite spot in Manchester.... There’s so many amazing ones to choose from! I love Mexican so Luck, Pistol and Burn is a great place for good food and wine and also Mackie Major if there is a big group. Great place with multiple food vendors and great selection of drinks!

3. How would you describe your ideal working week?

My ideal working week would be a mixture of being in the office and at home, working closely with the team and being in front of the client. Client interaction is my favourite part as you get great satisfaction from this when a job is done well.

4. Fave Manchester band/ song?

Oasis 100%, don’t look back in anger!

5. Why does Flexible Working appeal to you? 

As an agency we pride ourselves on a family environment and flexible working appeals to this culture. We have certain incentives of flexible working such as bringing your dog into work, weekly breakfasts and beer Fridays. All of which are a great way to say thank you for all the hard work they have put in!

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with us at 9-2-3, then do feel free to contact kat@923jobs.com who would love to have a chat with you!

#northernflex - shouting about the love of flex up North with.....

Laura Mott from @flexandthecitymcr

1. Tell us a little about you?

I have lived in Sale, South Manchester for 8 years and love living in the North West.  I am currently a freelance social media and project manager working remotely from home.  I am a mum to an almost teenage son and a young daughter.  My husband does the school drop off, whilst I pick up and juggle most of the things in between. 

2. Your fave spot in Manchester?

Walkden Gardens.  Its a wonderful hidden gem recently named one of the top ten happiest views by Harpers Bizaar.  It's known as the maze for it's many secret "rooms" and it's the best place for an epic game of hide n seek. A little oasis in the city and a fantastic place to get away for a few mins of peace. I feel very lucky to have it on our doorstep. 

3. How would you describe your ideal working week?

To be busy, productive and organised. I distribute my work across school hours and sometimes catch up in the evenings once the kids are in bed. Planning is key as is communication, especially when working remotely with clients.  Working from home can be lonely so a perfect week would also include lunch with friends or others in the same working from home boat as me.   

4. Fave Mancunian song?

One of my favourite running songs is Charlemagne by the Blossoms.  Dont Look Back In Anger always gets me singing and I'm not ashamed to admit I love a bit of Take That (a partly Mancunian band). 

5. Why does flexible working appeal to you?

For me it's all about managing the jugglestruggle and working flexibly around family life.  But in general, it seems common sense to me that working in a way that finds a better balance between work, life and family is going to improve your mental well being and thereby empower you to approach the time you spend working in a more positive and productive manner.  I see that everyday in my work and the work of others around me. I want to be there for my kids parents evenings and assemblies but I don't believe that having children should equal the end of my career aspirations.  I can work succesfully without compromising my career goals, if given a bit of flexibility.