Stagecoach has moved staff into its new UK Bus head office within Stockport’s One Stockport Exchange development, with a 15-year lease for 33,000 sq ft at the new 50,000 sq ft office building.
It is in the process of moving 200 employees from its Daw Bank office, expected to be complete by mid-December.
The Stockport head office will house senior directors as well as its central finance, marketing, procurement and IT functions.
Stockport Council and Muse Developments are delivering the £145m Stockport Exchange regeneration scheme, located next to Stockport rail station.
Mark Threapleton, Managing Director of Stagecoach UK Bus in England and Wales, said: “Our Stockport office has long been at the heart of our UK Bus business and we’re delighted to have committed to at least another 15 years here, in these fantastic new offices.
“Over the years we have outgrown our old base and needed to find somewhere new. This office will better suit the needs of our business by providing a better working environment for staff and we’ve already had great feedback from employees on the improved facilities.”
Councillor Kate Butler, Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration, said: “I’d like to welcome the Stagecoach staff to Stockport Exchange. This is a fantastic development providing brand new, Grade A, modern offices. I’d also welcome them to explore everything our town centre has to offer as our regeneration programme gathers pace."”
