Business News We’re here to stay – BT moves in


BT Group underlined their commitment to Birmingham as staff began moving into Three Snowhill, their new state-of-the-art regional hub. Around 200 people will begin working from


the site this year, following the latest public health guidelines, with more arriving in phases over the following months. The office is expected to eventually accommodate more than 3,000 people. It will also be the first of BT’s future-fit offices


in the UK to open as part of its ‘Better Workplace Programme’ - the largest workplace improvement and consolidation scheme of its type ever undertaken in the UK.


‘We are pleased to demonstrate this sign of commitment to the West Midlands region’


The first staff to occupy the building will come


from a wide range of its functions. The telecoms giant will be the main occupier of the 17-storey development, marking a major investment by the company in the UK’s second city. The update comes as BT released new interior


images of the building. Graeme Paton, BT’s managing director of


Property and Facilities Services, said: “This year has been so tough on everybody due to the impact of Covid-19 and we know how acutely this has been felt in Birmingham. “We believe in the power of our teams and


want to give them the best environments to connect, collaborate, create and innovate.


Sign of the times: The reception area of BT’s Snowhill headquarters, part of its “Better Workplace Programme”


“As the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham


is a strategically important location as part of BT’s future. Despite the issues caused by Covid- 19, our contractors have been doing an amazing job getting the building prepared so we can occupy it. “We are pleased to demonstrate this sign of


commitment to the West Midlands region and we’re so excited for our colleagues who will be the first in the company to benefit from the future-fit facilities and latest technology that are the cornerstone of our transformation plans.” Paul Faulkner, chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “This


fantastic news is a great boost for Birmingham and the wider region at a time when we needed it most. “By confirming their move to Three Snowhill,


BT have underlined their confidence in the city and beyond. And there is the added bonus that their commitment will lead to new jobs being created.” BT Group has also announced plans to recruit


more than 50 apprentices and graduates in Birmingham for its September 2021 intake. The announcement is part of the company’s


plans to recruit more than 400 apprentices and graduates this year.


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