ABOUT US

We’re a team passionate about student living

We are fueled by a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing the ultimate student accommodation experience. At loc8me, we know that your student house is more than just a place to sleep – it’s where lifelong memories are made. Every house has a unique story, and we invite you to create yours with us. Our core values drive us to ensure student satisfaction: Embrace the crazy, be exceptional and do the right thing.

Your next home
IMG_0284

By the Numbers: Our Impact

Everything we are at a glance

We are powered by a team of passionate, highly enthusiastic individuals who take great pride in their work.

2,500

Properties Managed

8,000+

Students in happy homes

19

University Cities

100+

Members of the team

learn about us

We have a whole lot of history

We’ve come a long way since our Founder Raffaele Russo started letting and managing properties from his Loughborough University bedroom! Always a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, Raffaele opened our first office in 2008 with great ambitions for the business. Since then, we’ve grown significantly, we now have over 8,000 tenants living with us and we manage over 2,500 properties across Loughborough, Durham, Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bath, Cardiff, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leicester, Lincoln, Hull, Exeter, Swansea and Aberystwyth.

Loc8me2013-1-12-scaled

Raffaele Russo in the first loc8me office in Loughborough. The flagship office now lets 2,600+ bedrooms every year to students.

Location, location, location

Cities we call home

Find your next student home effortlessly.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Our core values

Looking to find the right student property for you? We make the process quick and easy

workspace_premium

Community at Heart

We don’t just manage spaces we build thriving communities. For our staff, landlords, and tenants, creating an environment where everyone feels supported, welcome, and part of something bigger is at the core of what we do.

workspace_premium

Innovation & Collaboration

We believe in working together to create fresh ideas. Every voice matters, and the best solutions come from collaboration. We stay curious, push boundaries, and are always looking for ways to innovate and improve.

workspace_premium

People-Centric Approach

Our people come first, always. From supporting our staff’s growth to caring for our tenants and landlords, we are focused on the well-being and success of everyone we interact with. We listen, adapt, and respond with empathy.

workspace_premium

Be Authentic, Have Fun

We’re real, and we keep it fun. Whether we’re running events or tackling everyday tasks, we bring positive energy and authenticity to everything we do. A sense of humour and a down-to-earth approach keep loc8me a great place to be.

workspace_premium

Inclusive by Design

Diversity and inclusion are essential to our culture. We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas, both in our team and the communities we serve. Everyone has a seat at the table.

workspace_premium

Accountability & Ownership

We take pride in our work and hold ourselves accountable. Each of us plays a vital role in loc8me’s success, and we’re empowered to make decisions, take action, and own the results.

workspace_premium

Growth & Continuous Learning

Growth is a journey both for us as individuals and as a company. We’re always learning, improving, and embracing change to stay ahead in everything we do, making sure we’re constantly evolving to meet the needs of our team and clients.

Meet the Managers

Want to know who will be delivering you an exceptional service?

loc8me is an ever-growing student lettings company with nationwide offices. Our vision is to provide industry-leading accommodation experiences for our students and our landlords across the country

Management

Callum-1-e1789138929784

Location Manager (Maternity Cover)

Callum Bridges

DSC01066-1

Director of Systems and Partnerships

Eray Culculoglu

DSC00860

Founder

Raffaele Russo

Parmjeet-2-e1783525596181

Branch Manager covering Bath & Bristol

Parmjeet Kaur

DSC00964

Chief Operating Officer

Wesley Brown

Corey-1-2-scaled

Branch Manager covering Cardiff, Swansea & Aberystwyth

Corey Stephens

DSC00989

Director of Asset & Compliance

Ben Pope

mj-1-e1779287233408

Lincoln Branch Manager

Mary-Jay Baker

Untitled-design-2026-05-19T162150.263-e1779204142443

Branch Manager covering York and Leeds

Hollie Scotland

Screenshot-2026-05-08-at-12.15.59

Exeter Branch Manager

Jen Chandler

Emma

People & Talent Coordinator

Emma Dibb

3-scaled

Operations Manager

Craig Phillips

Untitled-design-21-scaled

Loughborough Assistant Branch Manager

Molly Murphy

IMG_0825-scaled

Head of Asset Management

Craig Thomas

Screenshot-2026-05-08-at-12.20.54

Manchester & Liverpool Branch Manager

Greg Snow

Jade-Pegg-final-image

Project Lead

Jade Pegg

6aff70de-c73f-470e-a78f-0c49da8142c2-1

Director of Operational Finance

Helen Russo

DSC01155-2

Regional Operations Manager

Kirsty Wallace

DSC00936

Head of People

Sonya Russo

DSC07719-scaled

Nottingham Branch Manager

Cavan Johnston

DSC07753-scaled

Hull Branch Manager

Emma Cone

IMG_0565-1

Director of Growth and Development

Fern Tebbutt

DSC01165-1

National Compliance Manager

Martyn Adams

DSC07807-scaled

Branch Manager covering Newcastle and Durham

Megan Pomphrett

DSC07764-scaled

Branch Manager covering Leicester, Birmingham and Coventry

Rikhil Kotadia

Nikki-final-image

Utility Manager

Nikki Pownall

e14db952-1476-438f-9086-c734b14ce76f-2

Marketing Manager

Chaniya James

DSC07646-scaled

National Operations Director

Sam Foulds

careers

Would you like to join our team?

Are you interested in an exciting career in property? We’ve got a diverse number of roles within loc8me, so explore our careers page and get in touch to see the opportunities we have on offer.

Work with us
IMG_0214

I joined Loc8me 2 months ago as the Accounts Manager from a completely different sector. The support I have received from my line Manager, Helen has been amazing. Helen has gone over and above in supporting my transition into the business and is always open to new ideas and suggestions, encouraging confidence so that I can bring in positive changes to my team and the business. Loc8me is a great company to work for and very passionate in what they do, which is very evident across the business. I am looking forward to my journey with Loc8me and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Rosy Banwait

Accounts Manager