Where We Work: The Bright Building, Manchester Science Park

Where is it?

Manchester Science Park Ltd, Pencroft Way, Manchester M15 6GZ

How big is it?

The building’s layout has intentionally been designed to maximise collaboration, with the ground floor given over to a large communal workspace and bookable event space for up to 200 people. There is also a cafe – operated by ethical caterer Friska, a Studio Gym, showers and lockers, secure bike store, kit drying room, and outdoor workspace.

What happens there?

The space is a collaborative environment for innovative ideas to develop, and valuable partnerships to form.

Before the Bright Building was built we sat in our own little teams in separate clusters. The Bright Building space not only allows us to sit together as one big team in a modern, bright and comfortable office, but provides staff with a gym, a cafe, outdoor area and places where they can get up and away from their desks to move around and be agile.

We also recently installed the new TESLA Powerpack allowing the building to reduce its carbon footprint and operate sustainably. It really is a modern, forward-thinking, energetic and thriving place to be.

Who works there?

In total there are probably around 250 people including our staff, customers, gym instructors, cafe workers and reception team. This is a growing number as we attract new customers to move in. 

Think your workspace is wonderful?

Workplaces across the North are changing. For many, the physical changes are to encourage a cultural change, with more pressure being put on businesses to consider the wellbeing of employees. Whether your office has recently been refurbished, it’s beautifully designed, or it’s just vastly different from a typical office, we want to hear from you. Our Where We Work feature is a visual piece so any submissions will need to include HD photos. To find out more, please email Josh.