Blackpool has transformed to provide new and innovative services for its growing workforce
Blackpool is home to over 16,400 administrative and secretarial workers and 10,600 sales and customer workers. This number is only set to keep growing as Blackpool brings new developments to life at Talbot Gateway Central Business District and Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone.
The construction of the £350m Talbot Gateway district currently taking place is building over 1 million sq feet of commercial and office space in Blackpool town centre.
In the next five years, the Talbot Gateway is estimated to bring around 8,000 new professional workers into Blackpool town centre and is a flagship scheme for the town’s wider £2bn+ growth and prosperity programme.
Leading the way
Blackpool’s leading professional services sector boasts a variety of industry leading companies, from accountants, lawyers, energy consultancies and banking.
Add to that over 10,000 public sector administration jobs on the Fylde coast, and the pool of professional talent is high.
The 10 leading professional services businesses in Blackpool across the Fylde coast include*:
– Danbro – Lytham St Annes
– Inspired Energy – Kirkham
– Tandem Money – Blackpool
– Sustainable Energy First – Lytham St Annes
– Perch – Blackpool
– James Brearley & Sons – Blackpool
– LG Energy Group – Blackpool
– Trident Utilities – Blackpool
– Federation of Small Business – Blackpool
– BP Insurance Brokers – Blackpool
*Ranked by employee numbers using data from Companies House and Growth Flag.
Brilliant Blackpool-based businesses
Tandem Bank
The solar-powered Tandem Bank offices are located right on Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone and is one of the UK’s most popular digital challenger banks.
With over 250 employees at its headquarters in Blackpool alone, we learned how beneficial life on Enterprise Zone is, including benefits like easy access from the M6 & the M55 and the great facilities that staff enjoy.
Watch the full interview and take a look at the Tandem Bank offices.
Inspired PLC
Located on the Fylde Coast and with over 650 employees company-wide, Inspired PLC are true examples of a company that made Blackpool their home for business.
We spoke to Mark Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer at Inspired PLC, about life on the Fylde Coast and how the region is a ‘hotbed’ for the energy sector, alongside the advantage of the skilled labour force available in the area. 40% of Inspired PLC’s staff is located in the Blackpool area, demonstrating that national/global companies also thrive here and with many employees locating to the Fylde Coast to build their careers.
Read the full case study here.
A skilled workforce
Blackpool is home to a number of leading education establishments that equip your workforce with the skills they need.
Blackpool and The Fylde College, University of Lancashire and Lancaster University are just a few of the esteemed educational institutions in the North of England.
Brand new Multiversity plans are also underway, which will bring up to 3,000 students and staff into Blackpool town centre. The carbon neutral, 115,000 sq ft building will consist of five floors of education space primed to deliver over 70 individual courses and further qualifications to enhance the town’s existing higher education provision, which are directly connected to employment needs.
New developments help the office sector grow
Talbot Gateway
Fresh development land for new office accommodation is available around the Talbot Gateway.
The land is located in the heart of Blackpool’s thriving business district and allows your company to co-locate with 8,000 other professional workers and students.
Based around Blackpool North train station, the area offers a city centre vibe for employees at Blackpool rents.
Plots start from around 0.5 acres.
New Talbot Road office
Plans have been submitted for approval for a new £45m, 52,950 sq ft office building off Talbot Road.
The site of the office sits on cleared brownfield land as the fifth phase of the Talbot Gateway. It will bring an additional 1,000 employees into the town centre, thus increasing footfall and will be incredibly beneficial for economic development.
Stanley Buildings
Stanley Buildings in Blackpool is another excellent choice for modern office spaces.
Located in the town centre, this historic art deco building is being renovated to create a modern business hub, including 44 offices, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, and flexible co-working spaces.
Its central location offers easy access to amenities and transport links, making it ideal for businesses.
Business First Blackpool
Lancaster House on Blackpool Airport Enterprise is an ideal location for modern office spaces.
Located 5 minutes from the motorway, the business centre features stylish interiors, natural light-filled workspaces, and state-of-the-art facilities, including boardrooms and breakout areas.
Spaces range up two person desks to 20 person offices with boardrooms, allowing companies to grow the space alongside the company.
New DWP Office
This brand new building will be a home for the Department of Work and Pensions in 2025.
The £100m, 215,000 sq ft building will house over 3,000 civil servants moving into the town centre.
The seven storey building is now the largest commercial development since The Blackpool Tower and the tallest office building in Blackpool.
What are the great things about Blackpool’s commercial centre?
A stellar labour force
Blackpool is home to a range of education sites providing courses and qualifications relevant to a number of sectors.
This includes the Blackpool and Fylde College, Skills Construction Centre and the upcoming Multiversity in the town centre.
Blackpool’s labour pool is also made up of a significant number of office-based employees. This means that you’ll never run low on workers in the administrative or sales sector for your business.
Significant cost-savings
Blackpool office spaces are some of the cheapest in the country and the labour costs are 17% lower than national averages.
Additionally, rents for industrial spaces are some of the lowest in England. You’ll get a brilliant workforce and working environment for an unbeatable price.
Find out more about Blackpool’s business, professional and financial services sectors by downloading our business location guide. Our team is always on hand to answer any queries you may have and talk to you about how Blackpool makes it work.
