Celebration as tech firm opens new global headquarters
BluJay Solutions, a provider of supply chain software and services, has unveiled its new global headquarters in the heart of Manchester’s MediaCityUK.
In Blue Tower, BluJay will not only be a stone’s throw from the BBC, Ericsson and the University of Salford, but right next to innovators including broadcasting leader SIS, and Carbon Digital, the award-winning VFX agency.
An international hub for technology, innovation and creativity, the new location will allow BluJay to nurture its open and community-minded company culture.
As a focal point for nurturing the best talent, the facilities and spaces that MediaCityUK offers enable a greater emphasis on employee wellness and happiness, which, in turn, inspires more confident and empowered teams, says the firm – an advantage for BluJay in securing and nurturing top industry talent in the future.
Chief executive, Andrew Kirkwood, said: “The health and wellbeing of those working with BluJay has always been our top priority.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic our team has shown incredible resilience, adapting to a full remote working operation in under 24 hours when UK lockdown began.
“Our decision not to furlough any members of staff worldwide now pays off as we open the new space and look forward to reuniting with our hard working, talented teams, to whom we are very grateful for their dedication to keeping customer operations and goods moving over the recent months.”
He added: “We have also been focused on investing in the local area.
“Manchester is a Northern powerhouse known for its innovation in industry. Bringing BluJay’s UK team of supply chain innovators into the city’s tech hub was the next logical step.
“We know that challenging times can spur on innovation, and we anticipate the supply chain and logistics industry will continue to grow resiliently, which is why now is an ideal time to invest in our UK operations.”
Previously located in the 4M building near Manchester Airport, BluJay’s move also reflects the company’s initiative to reduce its carbon footprint.
A move to the city centre builds upon this positive change to slash commute times and increase the range of green travel options for employees, including cycling, taking the Metro and walking to work.
Chris Reay, property director at MediaCityUK, said: “We are delighted to welcome BluJay Solutions to our ever-growing community here at MediaCityUK.
“BluJay Solutions are an innovative, creatively-minded technology company and place huge importance on their employees’ wellbeing, which is one of their major imperatives for moving to MediaCityUK.
“We are proud to be the new home for their global headquarters and look forward to welcoming their staff.”
In line with government advice, the new MediaCityUK office is open on a limited basis, for those BluJay employees who are unable to work from home.
