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According to company sources, Marks & Spencer, the chain store will undertake a partial relocation soon and move some divisions to prime office spaces in Spinningfields district to take full advantage of the benefits that this central location will offer.

The deal has already been finalised by the chain store for a 15 year lease for 21,000 sq ft of space in the 8th floor of the 3 Hardman Street building. Work is still under progress in the building but will be completed within a year’s time. The employees will begin to be moved here in a phased manner once the space is ready to occupy.

Of the employees located in the Salford Quays back office, about 200 will be moved to the new shared offices. This will leave about 100 HR employees back at the old premises. Company sources have clarified that the relocated employees will be drawn from finance and business divisions and that these changes will not affect customers in any way. While the move will not result in any new employment opportunities being created here, the premises are big enough to accommodate any expansion of the group in future.

Head of business services, Gary Critchley confirmed the move and said that the uniquely designed and centrally located offices will boost employee productivity. He hoped that the good access to the location will make it doubly convenient for staff members to commute to and from work each day. The building as some significant eco friendly features which also helped the chain store in making its decision to move here.