TalkTalk currently employs around 500 staff in the capital and the majority of them would be required to relocate under the plans. The firm said it would also create new posts, in part through the expansion of its graduate and apprenticeship programmes. TalkTalk chief executive Tristia Harrison said: "We've always had a base in the North West, but we want to build on that heritage and create a world-class campus for the whole business. "As with any change, we are committed to supporting all of our colleagues during this transition period. "Bringing all of our teams together will make us a simpler business, where it's easier for teams to work together and deliver the very best service for customers." The relocation news was announced at the same time as the company's interim results, for the six months to the end of September 2018, with headline revenue up 3.9% to £771m and EBITDA up 34.7% to £101m. Harrison added: “This has been a strong first half for TalkTalk, with continued broadband base growth and further progress as we become a simpler, more efficient business."
TalkTalk is to relocate its headquarters, moving hundreds of staff from London to its Soapworks office in Manchester's Salford Quays. The company, which shifted about 1,500 staff into the former Colgate Palmolive factory last year said the location provided a more flexible working environment and had improved collaboration between teams beyond expectations. CEO Tristia Harrison said the telecom firm planned to simplify its business, building on its base in the northwest, to create a world-class campus. Hide Caption 1 of 10 Photos: