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Manchester’s new Co-op Live arena announces huge recruitment drive with 2,000 jobs created

There's loads of different roles up for grabs.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 7th September 2023

More than 2,000 new jobs have been created at Manchester’s brand new arena, the Co-op Live.

The enormous venue, which will be the largest indoor arena in the UK when it opens next April, has announced a huge recruitment drive today.

The 2,000 new casual roles are in addition to 3,350 jobs already created as part of the landmark music venue’s construction.

Co-op Live is promising jobs with flexible hours, upskilling and training, and with staff paid the Real Living Wage or above – with roles ranging from stewards and safety services, to hospitality roles like chefs, bar and restaurant staff, and back of house food and beverage teams.

Those who nab a job at the Co-op Live will be part of its groundbreaking launch in 2024, with the first shows announced including Jonas Brothers, Niall Horan, and Eric Clapton.

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There are 2000 jobs available with Co-op Live
There are more than 2,000 jobs available at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena

Gary Roden, Executive Director & General Manager, Co-op Live, says: “Co-op Live is proud to support jobs and enhance career opportunities across Manchester. Our new starters will join an incredible crew, supporting us across our exciting opening season and becoming vital to the success of the arena. 

“These new jobs will make a difference to local communities, bringing well-paid jobs to our neighbourhood.”

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The huge new venue is a joint venture between Oak View Group and City Football Group, and is backed by Harry Styles.

The music-first venue will have the world’s largest floor space of any indoor arena when it opens, and state-of-the-art acoustics, with an innovative bowl that will bring fans closer to the artists.

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Further information on being part of the crew and how to apply for casual job opportunities at Co-op Live are available at Co-op Live’s designated casual work page.

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Find out more on www.cooplive.com/casual-work.

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Landmark Manchester building Campfield Market to reopen as creative ‘mega campus’

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Landmark Manchester building Campfield Market to reopen as creative 'mega campus'

Finally, Manchester’s historic Campfield Market is being brought back to life, set to turn into a creative tech campus.

The huge space – part of which was previously the Air and Space Hall at the Science and Industry Museum – will soon reopen as a ‘mega campus’ for the city’s creative and tech businesses.

The plans revealed by Allied London show a whopping 130,000 sq ft campus across three buildings, including the two landmark Victorian market halls.

Set to launch this June, Campfield will be home to flexible workspaces, cafes, media studios, a bar, and plenty more.

A highlight will be Campfield House, ‘the city’s newest destination for socialising and entertainment’, home to a cafe, event space, the Campfield House Bar, and weekend craft markets and food stalls, all set beneath the building’s iconic glass roof

At the heart of the mega campus will be Department at Campfield, with a range of cutting-edge facilities and flexible workspaces from private offices to creative studios to co-working areas.

There’ll also be mixed media studios, workshops, meeting rooms, all based on the success of existing Department workspaces established in 2020 across Manchester and Leeds.

Elsewhere, the creative tech-specialising Exchange will provide critical resources, coaching and community to businesses – it’s already supported more than 1000 individuals and 200 businesses.

The vision for Campfield in Manchester
The vision for Campfield in Manchester

Of the two listed former market halls, the smaller will become Campfield Studios, with production spaces and studios around a dramatic central atrium available for hire.

And completing the Campfield campus will be Castlefield House, where members will find a dynamic media workspace and hospitality hub, with a Bauhaus-inspired design and a spacious courtyard cafe.

Campfield will join other restored, repurposed and revolutionary landmarks in St John’s, like Aviva Studios, Bonded Warehouse and Manchester Goods Yard.

Michael Ingall, Chief Executive of Allied London, said: “Campfield will provide creative, tech and media businesses with the infrastructure and facilities they need to grow and develop. Importantly, it will once again be open for social gatherings and for the public to enjoy.

“The project will see these historically significant buildings given a new life and fully equipped to play an integral part in the next generation of artistic and creative output from the city’s new creative district.”

The vision for Campfield in Manchester
The vision for Campfield in Manchester

Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Campfield is a much-loved historic site that has sat empty and underutilised for so long. We’ve been supporting this project from the start, bringing these important heritage buildings brought back into active use, supporting the city’s ongoing growth and boosting employment opportunities in some of the city’s key emerging sectors.

“Manchester’s reputation is growing globally as a leader in the creative, tech and media industries, and this new hub is another example of creating a supportive ecosystem where businesses can start-up, scale-up and thrive. It’s great to see this scheme come to life, bringing a renewed energy to Campfield.”

Tanya Grady, Commercial Director of Allied London, said: “The sustainable reimagination of the historic Campfield campus will become a catalyst for a new creative community. We recognise that a place for creative, tech and media companies needs a diverse set of amenities to enable innovators to produce their best work.

“Campfield will maximise the number of businesses and founders we can support in fulfilling their creative potential. Campfield possesses everything founders need to take their tech, media and creative businesses to the next level.”

Abigail Gunning, Operational Director of Department, said: “Department Campfield will offer thoughtfully designed, service-led workspaces that enable businesses to succeed.

“The new campus represents our commitment to providing amenity-rich environments where people feel fulfilled, and businesses can attract the best talent. We’re excited to continue growing our community and support businesses shaping the future of Manchester’s creative and tech landscape.”

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You can win a ‘shopping trip of a lifetime’ with a £3,000 budget at Cheshire Oaks

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Cheshire Oaks shopping

Fancy winning a shopping trip with a £3,000 budget this summer?

In case you weren’t aware, the UK’s largest designer outlet, Cheshire Oaks, is turning 30 years old this year, and in a bid to properly mark the major milestone, has now launched an exciting search for super fans to celebrate their individual style stories and experiences from throughout the past three decades.

Since originally opening back in 1995, the iconic shopping destination has gone from strength to strength over time, having been extended on a number occasions to now boast more than 400,000 sq ft of retail space.

With over 4,000 employees and more than 21 million items sold annually across 160 stores and 19 food outlets, it’s safe to say Cheshire Oaks stands as the go-to destination in North West.

63% of Brits choose to do shop in-person over online purchases, according to a new national style report recently commissioned by Cheshire Oaks.

You can win a ‘shopping trip of a lifetime’ with a £3,000 budget at Cheshire Oaks / Credit: Cheshire Oaks

So who wouldn’t want an all-expenses-paid shopping trip here then? Thankfully, ahead of its 30th anniversary, Cheshire Oaks has launched a UK-wide birthday competition and you can now get your entries in by simply heading to the outlet mall’s website here and sharing your favourite shopping memories from over the years.

You’ll also need to include experiences of how you’ve shopped with the brand through the years, and share why it’s such as special shopping destination to you.

There’s a number of fantastic prizes available, but of course, the star of the show has to be the fully-paid shopping trip for the winner and two other family members worth £3,000 – with Cheshire Oaks looking to reward fans spanning across three generations of the same family, in-keeping with the brand’s 30 year milestone.

If you aren’t quite lucky enough to bag the top prize, entering means you may be in with a chance of winning a shopping trip led by a professional stylist instead, or perhaps a complimentary family fashion photoshoot to help capture the style stories of three generations.

“As our celebrations continue to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary, we’re excited to hear about the individual style stories from three generations of our customers,” explained Kenny Murray, who is the General Manager at Cheshire Oaks.

“The last three decades has seen us evolve, grow and innovate with the times and we’re delighted to be able to share in the celebrations with our loyal customer base and give something back to those most deserving.”

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Keen to enter then? You have until the end of this week to get your entries in, as the competition closes this Sunday (20 April).

The winners will be chosen and contacted on Monday 21 April, so keep your eyes peeled.

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