The new premises are the result of a multi-million-pound design and refit, and were designed to enable innovation and collaboration. The lower ground floor holds several open working and social spaces including a 250-seater auditorium and theatre, a games room and a beach bar, as well as shaded breakout areas, a virtual aquarium and even a designated chill-out room. The upper floors include open plan office space, creative working areas, beach-themed lounges and state-of-the-art collaboration technology throughout. 

 

Their previous headquarters will remain in use by the contact centre, and will also undergo a major redesign and refit.

 

On The Beach intend for the move to enable their growth plans. They hope to almost double their workforce to more than 500 employees within the next 5 years. 

 

Simon Cooper, chief executive at On the Beach, said: "After conducting an extensive engagement initiative with all our employees, we are all absolutely thrilled with our new headquarters.

 

"Not only will they provide a fantastic working environment for our current employees but will also enable us to attract the very best talent from Manchester and around the rest of the UK.

 

"At heart On the Beach has always been a Manchester-based business, and now we are a business based in the heart of Manchester.  We’re excited about being at the centre of the city’s vibrant digital community and for what the future holds as we continue to grow."

 

ADT Workplace worked in partnership with On the Beach to create the workspace, which totals 34,507 sq ft.

 

Source:Imsider Media

 

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On The Beach’s move to a new building is a great sign of growth and ambition, especially as part of their wider growth plan. However, it is vital that companies don’t overlook the “boring” aspects of running their business as they get excited about chasing the stars. 

 

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