Global communications group Havas is set to open a brand new, “state-of-the-art” Manchester ‘Village’ after agreeing a lease for 31,500 sq ft of what it is calling “specialist hybrid workspace”.
Situated within one of the city’s “largest new developments” at Bruntwood SciTech’s No.3 Circle Square, Havas’ village will see its six Manchester-based agencies come together under one roof.
“Circle Square’s location within the digital, science, tech and innovation hub of Manchester aligns perfectly with our business. And for our people, this vibrant, modern community of likeminded businesses, hospitality, arts and cultural venues and ample green space is hugely appealing,” said Claire Knapp, CEO at Havas Lynx.
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“As a proud University of Manchester alumnus, I am particularly excited by the opportunity to forge even closer ties with UoM – educating, inspiring and attracting the young talent pool of the future.
She continued: “From joining Havas Lynx on its graduate programme 14 years ago, to being promoted to CEO in 2022 and delivering the commencement speech at the UoM’s graduation ceremony in 2024, I can personally attest to the power and potential of this relationship.”
The move will see the nearly 500 people employed at the group’s Havas Lynx (healthcare communications), Havas Media Network (media), Havas Red (PR and social), Prose on Pixels (production), Conran Design Group (brand and design) and Havas People (employer marketing and employee experience) agencies relocate from existing sites on Princess Street and York Street in November.
