The Big Interview
A business is nothing without its people Spenser Mills, Managing Director of Drakemoor Ltd shares why he puts people at the centre of all he does. Lots of heads of business talk about their core values but Spenser Mills lives and breathes them. Founded in 2018, Drakemoor are a building and refurbishment contractor specialising in the commercial, education, healthcare and private residential sectors. Based on the outskirts of Maidstone, Drakemoor‘s HQ is 4,000 square foot of office space in a Grade II listed oast house, which perfectly demonstrates what they do for clients. An upgraded refurbishment with striking juxtaposition of traditional oak beams and vibrant colours, The Oast is a perfectionist’s reality, that Spenser and his team are proud to showcase as what they can deliver.
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As well as quality in their delivery, respect, teamwork and integrity are the values that Spenser has ensured are integral to Drakemoor. Drakemoor has a close-knit team of eight full-time and part-time employees. Spenser describes his team as his friends and family – quite literally – with his brother and three nephews on board, as well as a childhood friend and people he’s worked with for 20 years. You only need to spend five minutes with Spenser to appreciate his passion for creating a healthy working environment for those he’s chosen to work with him. There is a strict no eating policy in the working space of their offices, encouraging everyone to pause from work and get away from their desks to eat, rest and chat to team members.
“Work is important, but it can’t take over your life – and if it ever does, I will shut the business down,” said Spenser. “Scoffing a sandwich at your desk is not what we do here. It’s important to walk away from your desk and enjoy your lunch. Nothing is so urgent it can’t wait half an hour or an hour to fix. Welfare and wellbeing is more important.”
