Timothy James Consulting opened its new office in Piccadilly with an initial team of just 11, but bosses are planning to increase the scale of its central Manchester workforce dramatically.
Five of the staff already installed at its Manchester offices are new recruits, while the remaining six were relocated from the company’s existing offices in London and Bristol.
“The aim is to triple our Manchester headcount by the end of the year whilst not compromising on quality,” said Timothy James’ chief executive and founder, Chris O’Connell.
“Longer term, we are looking to establish a media and publishing division in Manchester and further develop our utilities division, identifying with the recruitment needs of our clients based in the northwest,” he went on.
The company’s business is focused largely on finding candidates for chief executive and chief financial officer positions in the public and private sectors. Financial services and retail operators are among its key clients.
Timothy James’ own chief executive, Chris O’Connell, has suggested that the opening of a new office in Manchester reflects his company’s commitment to growing its presence within what he calls the “senior appointment space”.
Piccadilly is one of the leading locations for offices to rent in central Manchester, with several of the city’s best and most sought-after sites nearby.
The biggest news on office space renting in Manchester in recent weeks came when it emerged the business advisory giant KPMG had agreed to be an anchor tenant at One St Peter’s Square, where developers Argent and the Greater Manchester Property Venture Fund are progressing with their green-lit building plans.
Editor’s notes: In 2022, it was reported that Timothy James Consulting had been acquired by leading mid-market private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw for an undisclosed consideration.
After the acquisition, Timothy James Consulting ceased to operate under its original trading name.