Menu
02/03/2023
BT Reaffirms Commitment To NI With Riverside Tower
The BT Group has reaffirmed its commitment to Belfast, and Northern Ireland, as it officially reopened its Riverside Tower building at Lanyon Place following a multi-million pound refurbishment.
As a key location in the company's future plans, the significant refurbishment has created a fantastic, modern workplace, which will now be home to around 2,000 colleagues from BT Group, which includes EE, BT Business and Openreach.
Belfast was named as a significant long-term location for BT Group in 2021 as part of the company's 'Better Workplace Programme' – the largest workplace improvement and consolidation scheme of its type ever undertaken in the UK. The five-year programme, which will be complete next year, is seeing BT rationalise hundreds of its offices across the UK and establish an estate of modern workspaces.
The new building boasts state of the art technology and flexible work and collaboration areas. These shared workplaces are central to the company's future, providing environments for colleagues to come together to collaborate, learn, develop and share their experiences. BT Group believes that inspiring office environments, combined with a flexible approach to home working, will play a vital role in its future and in the future local economies of its key hub locations.
Commenting on the official opening, The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, said: "This is great news, with BT Group's significant investment in its Belfast base showing just what an attractive place for business Northern Ireland is.
"BT's fantastic new office will provide a boost for the local economy, creating jobs and increasing footfall in the city centre, with staff spoilt for choice when it comes to options for lunch."
Brent Mathews, BT Group's Property & Facilities Services director, added: "We're really excited for colleagues moving into Riverside Tower following our multi-million pound investment in our Belfast flagship office. We want to bring our people together in an impressive and modern environment, transforming the way our teams work. This refurbishment represents a change in BT Group, one that is better for colleagues, customers and shareholders: easier to work with and for.
"We really want our colleagues to be proud of where they work and to feel part of something brilliant, inspiring them to also continue to do the best that they can for our customers.
"This investment also marks a significant commitment in Belfast. As a major employer in the city, our presence will support local economic growth and employment opportunities. We recently announced plans to recruit 100 people into digital roles, such as Artificial Intelligence, software engineering and product management, as well as graduates and apprentice roles."
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Christina Black, added: "It is fantastic to see BT Group complete this multi-million pound refurbishment and that employees can now move into a new modern building in the heart of the city.
"This really is a big vote of confidence that a company the size of BT Group is continuing to invest in Belfast and is supporting its economic growth."
As a key location in the company's future plans, the significant refurbishment has created a fantastic, modern workplace, which will now be home to around 2,000 colleagues from BT Group, which includes EE, BT Business and Openreach.
Belfast was named as a significant long-term location for BT Group in 2021 as part of the company's 'Better Workplace Programme' – the largest workplace improvement and consolidation scheme of its type ever undertaken in the UK. The five-year programme, which will be complete next year, is seeing BT rationalise hundreds of its offices across the UK and establish an estate of modern workspaces.
The new building boasts state of the art technology and flexible work and collaboration areas. These shared workplaces are central to the company's future, providing environments for colleagues to come together to collaborate, learn, develop and share their experiences. BT Group believes that inspiring office environments, combined with a flexible approach to home working, will play a vital role in its future and in the future local economies of its key hub locations.
Commenting on the official opening, The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, said: "This is great news, with BT Group's significant investment in its Belfast base showing just what an attractive place for business Northern Ireland is.
"BT's fantastic new office will provide a boost for the local economy, creating jobs and increasing footfall in the city centre, with staff spoilt for choice when it comes to options for lunch."
Brent Mathews, BT Group's Property & Facilities Services director, added: "We're really excited for colleagues moving into Riverside Tower following our multi-million pound investment in our Belfast flagship office. We want to bring our people together in an impressive and modern environment, transforming the way our teams work. This refurbishment represents a change in BT Group, one that is better for colleagues, customers and shareholders: easier to work with and for.
"We really want our colleagues to be proud of where they work and to feel part of something brilliant, inspiring them to also continue to do the best that they can for our customers.
"This investment also marks a significant commitment in Belfast. As a major employer in the city, our presence will support local economic growth and employment opportunities. We recently announced plans to recruit 100 people into digital roles, such as Artificial Intelligence, software engineering and product management, as well as graduates and apprentice roles."
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Christina Black, added: "It is fantastic to see BT Group complete this multi-million pound refurbishment and that employees can now move into a new modern building in the heart of the city.
"This really is a big vote of confidence that a company the size of BT Group is continuing to invest in Belfast and is supporting its economic growth."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 November 2024
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
Other News In Brief
DfC Launch Public Consultation On Gender Pay Gap A consultation on proposed changes to Section 19 of the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) relating to the requirements for employers to publish information on the pay of male and female employees has been launched by the Department for Communities.
14 July 2022
BT Announces Plans For Hundreds Of UK Jobs
BT has announced plans for hundreds of new jobs at its UK hubs. The 1,000 new roles will be based in Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast, Ipswich and London. Harmeen Mehta, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at BT, said: "Digital was founded to accelerate BT’s transformation, innovation and return to growth.
BT Announces Plans For Hundreds Of UK Jobs
BT has announced plans for hundreds of new jobs at its UK hubs. The 1,000 new roles will be based in Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast, Ipswich and London. Harmeen Mehta, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at BT, said: "Digital was founded to accelerate BT’s transformation, innovation and return to growth.
06 December 2012
100 Jobs Created As BT Centre Opens
A major new BT contact centre has opened in Belfast as part of an investment which has so far created 100 jobs. The centre is based in Belfast’s Riverside Tower and employs customer-service advisors who will work across BT Group’s range of services.
100 Jobs Created As BT Centre Opens
A major new BT contact centre has opened in Belfast as part of an investment which has so far created 100 jobs. The centre is based in Belfast’s Riverside Tower and employs customer-service advisors who will work across BT Group’s range of services.
31 January 2024
BT Group To Hire 40 Apprentices And Graduates In Belfast
BT Group has announced plans to recruit nearly 40 apprentices and graduates in Belfast for its intake in September this year. A total of 39 positions will be recruited to include 28 graduate roles and 11 apprenticeships.
BT Group To Hire 40 Apprentices And Graduates In Belfast
BT Group has announced plans to recruit nearly 40 apprentices and graduates in Belfast for its intake in September this year. A total of 39 positions will be recruited to include 28 graduate roles and 11 apprenticeships.
14 June 2001
BT RAISES £2.3bn FROM PROPERTY SALE
AS debt-ridden BT seeks to climb out of its financial difficulties the company has sold off its UK property portfolio, including the landmark BT Riverside Tower building beside Belfast’s Waterfront complex, to raise £2.3 billion.
BT RAISES £2.3bn FROM PROPERTY SALE
AS debt-ridden BT seeks to climb out of its financial difficulties the company has sold off its UK property portfolio, including the landmark BT Riverside Tower building beside Belfast’s Waterfront complex, to raise £2.3 billion.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
