Consultancy to double headcount as part of growth plans over next two years

A business and technology consulting company that opened a Manchester office in 2019 has expanded into a bigger space and plans to double its 120-strong headcount over the next two years.

Slalom has opened a new 10,000 sq ft office at Bruntwood’s Bloc, in the heart of Manchester, which will be its permanent base in the region following the firm’s impressive growth – Slalom has grown organically to 44 markets in seven countries since 2001.

Since establishing a presence in Manchester in 2019, at Peter House, Slalom has created more than 120 jobs in the city region, developing a highly skilled team, including strategy, technology, and transformation specialists that help organisations dream bigger and move faster.

Having already supported more than 30 organisations across the region, Slalom has ambitious plans to bolster this by more than doubling its headcount in the North West by 2025.

Its involvement in the region spans beyond digital transformation. The firm has become ingrained in the local business and wider community. An established member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, which improves employment standards across the region, the team also supports local charities including The Booth Centre and Onside Youth Zone.

Slalom Manchester managing director, Paul Squire, said: “In 2019, when we first set our sights on Manchester, we knew the city was at the centre of digital innovation helping to strengthen industries across the UK.

“Since then, we’ve made connections across the city region, built an incredible team, and supported some fantastic businesses to go beyond the expected.

“Now, four years on, we’re making our footprint even bigger as we continue to recognise the breadth of talent here and the opportunity for collaboration with businesses that are delivering real change.”

He added: “This new office gives us the space to collaborate more closely with our partners and clients, helping them overcome the challenges they will continue to face. It has been designed with our clients in mind, offering a hub where we can work more closely together. Our house is your house.”