Leeds-based data firm Oakland Group moves to new city centre offices with creation of 10 jobs

The consultancy servs a wide range of clients include Yorkshire Water, the Bank of England and the BBC.

Commenting on the move, Richard Corderoy, managing director of Oakland Group, said: “It’s important that we provide our team with a workplace that is inspiring and helps them work efficiently. Our new headquarters on East Parade is designed to support hybrid working and collaboration.

“We have ambitious goals for Oakland Group, and we’ve created an office environment that will be essential to our future success.”

The office used a host of Yorkshire suppliers, including fabric weaved in Huddersfield and vintage items sourced from Pool Bank Vintage to support sustainability.

Sheffield-based visual artist Marcus Method has painted a large mural in the office, designed to inspire employees. His art comes from graffiti roots and was influenced by his career as an architectural technologist.

The relocation and fit-out of the new site were supported by a grant from West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which also led to the creation of 10 new skilled technical positions.

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, said: “We’re building a stronger, brighter West Yorkshire and supporting local businesses to innovate across the region. I am thrilled that our funding has enabled the expansion of Oakland Group’s offices here in Leeds City Centre – creating new and highly skilled digital jobs.

“West Yorkshire is thriving in the digital world, and it's great to see local businesses continue to grow, bringing in vital investment and boosting our local economy.”