Manchester’s reputation as a hub for innovation and technology continues to strengthen, with Auto Trader – the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace – set to join Bruntwood SciTech’s Circle Square community.
Auto Trader has committed to 130,000 sq ft of cutting-edge workspace at No.3 Circle Square, a £87m development located at the heart of Manchester’s thriving knowledge quarter.
This move highlights Auto Trader’s commitment to its Manchester roots, reinforcing the city’s position as a leading destination for world-class tech and innovation businesses. Joining an established ecosystem of pioneering organisations such as HPE, Roku, and Autocab, Auto Trader will benefit from Circle Square’s vibrant community, extensive networking opportunities, and proximity to top talent and resources.
Alison Ross MBE, Auto Trader’s Chief People & Operations Director, said: “We are deeply proud of our connection to Manchester, and over the course of the last decade, it’s become ingrained in our culture. The access to exceptional digital talent and skills from across the region has been integral to our growth and one of the key reasons why today, we are one of the UK’s largest technology companies.
“To continue to grow, we not only need more space to house our rapidly expanding data and technology teams, but also state-of-the-art facilities which can support their pace of innovation and ambition. We also need a space where we can welcome the wider automotive ecosystem, our partners, customers and peers to share data, insights and work collaboratively. The relocation of our head office to Circle Square within the heart of Manchester’s thriving tech community will help us to deliver this growth, and it reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the city.”
Josh Whiteley, Commercial Director, Bruntwood SciTech, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Auto Trader to No.3 Circle Square and have them join our community of science, technology and digital innovators. Their decision to join us highlights the vibrant, collaborative ecosystem we’ve created within Circle Square and throughout Manchester’s knowledge quarter.
“We’ve seen first-hand how the support we offer and community we’ve built at Circle Square forges connections and promotes knowledge-sharing between large, well established businesses, start ups and scale ups, from the Tech Incubator through to the large scale new buildings. All customers have access to the same talent, funding, and networking opportunities to help them develop and reach their full potential.
