Company’s grant-backed expansion to create nearly 300 more jobs

Almost 300 new jobs will be created at Hull city centre’s House of Hammonds building, thanks to a Government grant awarded to ResQ by the council.

The second floor of House of Hammonds will be renovated and brought back into use by the contact centre company which currently occupies the first floor.

A Levelling Up grant of £750,000 has been awarded to ResQ, which will expand its current operations.

The funding will be used to refurbish the second floor including the creation of office and reception areas with new doors, walls, handrails and fob controlled entry/exits, as well as the installation of electrics, plumbing and heating and decoration throughout. The total project cost is just over £2m.

Garry Taylor, assistant director major projects, culture & place, said: “This project shows real commitment from Res Q Limited to a key city centre heritage building, with the creation of almost 300 jobs a huge benefit to the city.

“The Levelling Up Funding scheme continues to benefit many buildings and businesses in the city and this is another great example of this.”

ResQ said the building’s owner, Redefine Paragon Square Hull Limited, has been “incredibly supportive of the project and the employment benefits it will bring to the local area.”

Gill Marchbank, the company’s CEO, added: “In the current economic climate, we are proud that our growth as a business means we are able to create new jobs and career opportunities for people in the local community. 

“The incredible vision, leadership and passion that our people show in delivering great results for our clients, means that we are able to forecast growth and commit to the creation of 290 new jobs for Hull.”