Barnett Waddingham cements Northern growth ambitions with new home in Leeds

Barnett Waddingham (BW) has relocated to its new landmark base in Leeds and reinforced its strategic growth ambitions in northern England.

The leading independent professional services consultancy, who had based one of its nine UK offices in Leeds since 1989, has moved its 180 plus workforce from Pinnacle in Albion Street to the much-anticipated new development in Leeds City Square – City Square House

As well as maintaining excellence in the pension schemes market, BW will use its new Leeds HQ to strengthen its footprint across its diverse offering of services including risk, insurance, investment, employee benefits as well as Self-Invested Pensions and Small Self-Administered Schemes.

The agile working space will support talent retention and BW’s hybrid working policy while promoting employee wellbeing, as well as providing a best-in-class environment to strengthen client relationships.

City Square House comprises grade A office accommodation over 12-storeys including low carbon credentials including cycling, electric vehicle and e-bike charging point facilities.

Adjacent to Leeds railway station and overlooking the remodelled City Square, BW’s new office occupies the entire 1,259 sqm (13,551 sq ft) first floor.

Andrew Vaughan, senior partner said: “Taking a long-term commitment on this exciting new workspace marks a pivotal milestone in BW’s growth journey. BW is firmly embedded in the business community, and we are hugely excited to start the next chapter in this vibrant new space.

“BW is committed to investing in its people, and with a formidable team from across the breadth of our offering, we are now intent on increasing our profile in Leeds and the north of England, as we further our ambitious growth strategy.”

Chris Tagg, partner said: “It was crucial to us to find a new home that aligned with our strong commitment to sustainability and wellbeing, as well as supporting our hybrid-working framework, Worksmart. The move to City Square House will bring unique benefits for our staff and clients.”

Ed Spencer, partner said: “With a long history in Leeds, we have watched as the city centre has undergone vast changes, which are set to continue over the next decade. We are excited to be part of that wider regeneration of the city as we move to our new base in this landmark building. We look forward to welcoming our clients to our new office soon.”

BW advises on risk, pensions, investment, insurance, and employee benefit services. The consultancy acts as a trusted partner for a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors – this includes 25% of FTSE 100 and over 15% of FTSE 350 companies.

BW is free from any external stakeholders, allowing it to take a long-term view with all clients and the freedom to bring fresh ideas to the table.