The Softcat News Team
On Tuesday 1st April, our Bristol office officially relocated to Bristol’s Halo Building, just a short walk from our previous location at Wyndham Court. This move is a big step forward as we keep growing and improving our workspaces.
With two recent office relocations in Birmingham and London, this is our third office to incorporate Softcat's new look and feel. The new space has expanded by 3,000 sq. ft., securing Softcat in total, an additional 28,000 sq ft. in office space from relocations
We opened our first office in Bristol in 2014, expanding our presence in the South. We now have a team of over 160, with representation from all business areas.
The new office is well located with easy access to public transport, encouraging staff to reduce their carbon footprint. It is located just a seven-minute walk away from Temple Meads train station and two minutes from Bristol Bridge bus stop. It also offers ample secure cycle spaces.
An array of modern facilities and amenities designed to elevate wellbeing and collaboration have been introduced with this move, including, shower and fresh towel facilities, a fully stocked changing room, four meeting rooms, six meeting booths, three quiet working desks, two snug single-person phone pods, an open team meeting space, six standing desks, several soft seating areas, a peaceful wellbeing room and multifaith room, an entertaining gaming area with a gaming nook complete with two 55” screens and consoles, a spacious presentation space for 60 people and two vendor areas.
James Jarvis, Sales and Office Manager for Softcat Bristol, said: “"Our new office marks a significant milestone in Bristol's growth. The team has crafted an exceptional space that celebrates Bristol's unique and proud culture. It not only brings a remarkable upgrade in technology and branding but is thoughtfully designed with both our employees and customers in mind. For our employees, we've created a diverse and innovative environment that empowers them to work in the most effective way. For our customers, we've established a spacious event area to host and connect with more local businesses throughout the South West.”
Ensuring we align with our long-term sustainability goals and innovation, the new space has incorporated eco-friendly designs, repurposed furniture and equipment, as well as smart office solutions to develop a workspace equipped for the future, while aiming for FitWell accreditation and SKA Silver rating.
Matt Newton, Softcat’s head of property and workplace, said: “Our new Bristol location has similar enhanced facilities to our new Birmingham and London offices as we continue to put sustainability, collaboration and innovation at the forefront of our simultaneous real estate upgrade. This new office provides a modern and dynamic workspace for our team and it’s amazing to see another Softcat office showcase our brand refresh. Each move has enhanced this look and feel, and I can’t wait to see it be introduced across the rest of our office locations.”
James, Matt and Rebecca Monk, Softcat’s Chief People Office attended the office opening ”and celebrated with the team with a ribbon cutting, cake and a toast, Rebecca shared: "It was great to see another Softcat office open its doors with such amazing facilities to boost wellbeing and collaboration. The relocation of our Bristol office showcases the dedication and outstanding performance of our team, reflecting the remarkable growth they have achieved. This new space embodies our commitment to equipping our teams with exceptional resources and environment, ensuring Softcat's continued success. I can’t wait to see the growth this office brings for Softcat and our relationships with customers, vendors and partners."