Expanding Leeds recruitment firm Verrus has doubled its office space at the Broad Gate development in the heart of the city.
Verrus is taking 5,250 sq ft of quality office space with its workforce expected to increase from 42 to 85 by the end of next year.
Ian Cundale, Chief Executive Officer of Verrus, explained: “These are exciting times for us. We continue to expand across the globe, with an already established footprint in Europe and North America and increasing revenues throughout South America and APAC regions.
“The combination of Brexit and Covid forced us to review our recruitment model and has made us much more flexible and fleet-footed in our approach. Despite these challenging economic times, we are extremely confident about the future.
“Crucially, our established team in Leeds provides executive recruitment solutions that minimise risk and maximise return on investment for businesses in a range of industries worldwide.
“Our hiring experience and sector-specific insight means that our clients are able to make key hiring decisions with greater confidence, selecting candidates based on more than skills and experience but also on cultural fit and synergy of vision.”
Eamon Fox, partner and head of development at global property consultancy Knight Frank in Leeds, said: “Verrus’ renewed commitment to Broad Gate is a resounding endorsement of one of Leeds’ most impressive mixed-use buildings. The excellent location, overlooking The Headrow, a 5-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station, creates a business destination with all the benefits of the city centre on its doorstep.”
The 300,000 sq ft development comprises four floors of Grade A office space and a suite of penthouse offices, together with four retail units, a roof terrace, shower and locker facilities.
Verrus first moved into Broad Gate in 2011 and Ian Cundale believes it is the perfect base for his predominantly young and dynamic team.
“Apart from its excellent facilities and attractive office space, together with parking, Broad Gate is close to the beating heart of Leeds, with bars, restaurants and nightlife all close by which is ideal for a dynamic recruitment company. In view of all this, the decision to expand within the building, rather than look for office premises elsewhere, was an easy one to make.”
Occupiers in Broad Gate include KPMG, Yorkshire Building Society, Colliers, Kaplan, Hays Recruitment and Lifesearch.
Broad Gate was formerly the home of Lewis’s, the first department store in Leeds, which was built in 1932, and then Allders.
