Barnett Waddingham (BW) has opened a new office in Manchester’s Arkwright House, reinforcing its commitment to clients in the North West and continuing its UK growth.
This brings BW to ten locations, including Liverpool and Leeds. This expands BW to ten locations, including Leeds and Liverpool, and enhances its capacity to offer specialised advice on investment, risk, employee benefits, and pensions while leveraging Manchester’s skilled workforce.
Arkwright House offers modern facilities that support BW’s hybrid working model and commitment to being an employer of choice.
The office has opened with a core staff specialising in risk management, employer consulting, board management services, defined contribution consulting, actuarial consulting, and pensions risk transfer.
Barnett Waddingham senior partner Andrew Vaughan says: “We are committed to Manchester and the North West, with this key strategic move amplifying our northern presence alongside our Leeds and Liverpool offices and coming as part of our ambitious growth plans.
“Manchester is an economic powerhouse, and our strong client base here makes it a perfect location for us to further expand our operations.”
Barnett Waddingham partner and Manchester office lead Paul Leandro says: “Manchester is renowned for its community of first-class professional talent, making it the ideal location to continue growing our team and delivering exceptional client service.
“As we expand, we are proud to be seen as an employer of choice for talented professionals seeking to thrive in their careers.”
Barnett Waddingham business development consultant Leanne Carpenter says: “Arkwright House is the perfect location to align with our approach to hybrid working – WorkSmart – and with this move, we are also better positioned than ever to provide tailored advice and practical solutions to our clients in and around Manchester.
“We look forward to strengthening our relationships with the city’s professional community and welcoming clients to our stunning new space soon.”
