Ground-breaking shared working firm opens new office in Manchester
The ground-breaking shared working firm Ziferblat has opened a new branch in the heart of Manchester’s thriving student area.
The pay-per minute co-working, meeting and event space has launched another venue at Tresco House on Oxford Road.
A comfy sitting room and meeting room space takes up the whole of the first floor and offers guests a space where they can work, study, relax, hold a meeting or workshop.
From the minute customers sign in, to the time they leave, the cost is just eight pence per person per minute.
There is no minimum charge, no membership or contract and after four hours charges stop.
Gareth Harold, head of operations of Ziferblat UK and Ireland, said opening on Oxford Road was the natural next step.
He said: “Ziferblat Oxford Road is a unique offering to the hub of students, faculty, businesses and hospitals in one of Manchester’s most bustling areas and really complements the branches in the other parts of the city.
“We believe this Ziferblat will be instrumental in fostering community connections, in the same way all the other Ziferblats continue to do.”
Manchester is now home to three Ziferblats: one housed in the Northern Quarter on Edge Street, a meeting room only venue in Oxford Court, next to Manchester Central, and the new branch.
Ziferblat Oxford Road is open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 10pm on weekends.
Gareth added: “Our hosts encourage our guests to treat the space like home. It feels like a giant apartment rather than a work space or a café.
“People can feel free to kick your shoes off and get comfy. There’s unlimited free food and drinks including 23 different types of tea, special Ziferblend Fairtrade organic coffee, vegan and vegetarian goodies, a selection of soft drinks, breakfast, pastries, toasties, sweet treats, salads and most importantly – super fast Wi-Fi.
“People can hire the meeting rooms, book the venue for events, use the space to co-work or just enjoy the sitting room at their leisure. We are so excited to be able to contribute to the community in this part of town.”
