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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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First look – Manchester-founded fashion brand Represent opens flagship store in city centre

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Manchester-founded fashion brand Represent opens flagship store in city centre

Represent will open the doors to its first-ever UK store this weekend – and of course, the proudly Manc business picked Manchester for its flagship location.

The luxury menswear brand, which is on track for a £100m turnover by the end of this year, is opening a beautiful 5,419sq ft store on New Cathedral Street.

Set to throw open the doors on Saturday 26 October, the stylish space has been decorated with neutral textured walls and parquet floor tiles, with the shape of a giant ‘R’ carved into the staircase.

In this exquisitely designed space, shoppers will be able to browse the range in person, with a second store to follow in London next year.

An entire floor of the new Manchester shop will be dedicated to the Represent performance wear range, 247.

Founded back in 2011 by Bolton-born brothers, George and Mike Heaton, Represent has gone from strength to strength, and has become, far and away, one of the UK’s best-loved luxury fashion labels – proving itself to be a proper local success story for the Greater Manchester region.

Inside the flagship Represent store in Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Inside the flagship Represent store in Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Inside the flagship Represent store in Manchester. Credit: Supplied

It has collaborated with numerous big-name celebrities since its launch, including Justin Bieber, the Kardashians, and even Manchester’s very-own Liam Gallagher.

Inspired by retro Mancunian designs, Represent’s popular ranges of t-shirts, hoodies, and trainers are regularly showcased at top fashion destinations worldwide.

Represent has been stocked in major department stores like Selfridges, Harrods and END, but this will be their biggest step away from their hugely successful online business model to date.

It will join neighbours such as Louis Vuitton, Selfridges, Paul Smith, Canada Goose, and Harvey Nichols in the heart of Manchester’s shopping district.

Represent Manchester opens this weekend. Credit: Supplied
Represent Manchester opens this weekend. Credit: Supplied
Represent Manchester opens this weekend. Credit: Supplied
Represent Manchester opens this weekend. Credit: Supplied

George Heaton, Creative Director and Founder of Represent: “As we continue to grow as a brand, opening our first physical UK store was a natural progression.

“Given that Represent was born in Manchester, and it’s where our global HQ is based, the city was the only choice – it is in our DNA.

“The Represent Manchester location marks an important and iconic milestone for the brand; having spent the past three years planning physical retail footprints, trialling the senses of energy, look, feel, and scent through our partners such as Selfridges and Harrods along the process.”

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Popular city centre coffee house Michaels to open new Manchester Arndale cafe

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Manchester Arndale is set to welcome another new resident very soon.

Michaels Coffee House is already one of the best-loved places to get your caffeine fix and a bite to eat in the city centre, but now it’s been announced this week that it’ll become the next independent Manchester business to move into Manchester Arndale after signing a 10-year lease to occupy a space on Halle Place.

The beloved business was founded by Thanasis Michael back in 2017, and has been serving up high-quality and ethically-sourced coffee in Manchester’s Royal Exchange ever since.

As well as offering an extensive range of hot and cold coffee drinks, you can also get smoothies, milkshakes, and juices, as well as curb your hunger cravings with toasties, breakfast buns, soups, pancakes, and so much more.

Popular city centre coffee house Michaels is opening a new Manchester Arndale cafe / Credit: Michaels Coffee House (via Instagram)

You can also satisfy your sweet tooth with a collection of different pastries, cakes, and cookies.

Everything you know and love about Michaels, including all of the limited-edition seasonal specials launched each year, will be moving to the city’s biggest shopping centre very soon.

Speaking on the announcement of Michaels’ move to the Arndale, Scott Linard, who is the Portfolio Manager for M&G Real Estate – one of the joint asset management companies for Manchester Arndale – said: “It’s great to welcome another growing Manchester-based business to the centre as we continue our commitment of supporting local independent brands who are seeking to grow their presence in the city.”

Steve Gray, who is the Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, called Michaels an “exciting independent cafe” providing shoppers with a great choice of food and drink options.

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No formal opening date for Michaels Coffee House in Manchester Arndale has been confirmed at this point, so keep your eyes peeled for announcements.

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