CTI Digital downsizes Manchester headquarters citing major shift in work habits

CTI Digital has officially downsized its Manchester headquarters, citing a significant shift in work habits brought on by the rise of flexible and hybrid working.

The award-winning digital agency has relocated to a 5,210 sq ft office space at South Central on Deansgate, a move designed to better reflect its post-COVID workspace needs. With the company now utilising fewer desks and embracing more informal working areas, the change marks a new chapter for CTI Digital as it adapts to evolving trends in office usage.

The company employs more than 200 staff across the Europe and has signed a 10 year lease for a 5,210sq ft office at South Central by Bruntwood.

The downsizing news comes despite the agency going on a ‘hiring spree’ with 10 hires in October.

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And just two months ago, founder Nick Rhind took to social media to share why he unexpectedly left the company he set up 22 years ago.

On the office move, CTI HR Director Laura Packwood said: “We’re delighted to be working in a fantastic new office in Manchester city centre. South Central dates back to 1888 yet is now the perfect mix of a contemporary work environment and period character,” stated CTI HR Director Laura Packwood.

“Our office in the Northern Quarter had around 120 desks and numerous meeting rooms, but we found, particularly after Covid, that we were too often only utilising around 50% of the space.”

The company now has 50 desks, plus informal working areas and meeting rooms and t secured the deal via Level.

“Being able to help CTI Digital navigate the market and find a space that met every one of their requirements was an extremely satisfying job,” said Joe Averill, founder and MD of Level.

“Deep market knowledge is invaluable, and working with CTI proved that beyond a doubt.”

South Central is located on Deansgate.

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