UNISON Takes 11,927 sq ft at Co-op’s One Angel Square as Building Expands Flexible Workspace Model

UNISON Takes 11,927 sq ft at Co-op’s One Angel Square as Building Expands Flexible Workspace Model

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has agreed a sublet with UNISON at One Angel Square, advancing its multi-tenancy, hybrid-work strategy while retaining the site as its headquarters. Marketed by Avison Young, the building adds UNISON on a 12th-floor, 11,927 sq ft lease and continues to offer additional space to let. The deal highlights One Angel Square’s sustainability credentials, modern amenities and flexibility, with Co-op emphasising efficient use of space and a collaborative workplace, and UNISON citing strong alignment on values and a fit-for-purpose office environment.

(PRESS RELEASE) MANCHESTER, 29-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Co-op has signed a sublet agreement with UNISON, the UK’s largest trade union, which will relocate to One Angel Square (1AS), Manchester in early 2026. The move advances Co-op’s plan to optimise its hybrid workplace while keeping 1AS as the Group’s support centre and headquarters, now operating as a high-quality multi-tenancy hub with additional floors available.

Working with commercial real estate advisors Avison Young, Co-op has marketed surplus space at 1AS to future-proof the building and align it with modern, flexible ways of working. The latest deal secures 11,927 sq ft on the 12th floor for UNISON and underscores the building’s appeal as a prime, sustainable office location.

Heather Thomas, Group Property & Sustainability Director at Co-op, said the agreement reflects an intentional approach to space efficiency and community: “As ways of working evolve, we’re using our workspace more efficiently while remaining proudly based in Manchester. Welcoming UNISON is a positive step in planning for the building’s future. We’re open to further tenants and committed to keeping this fantastic building a collaborative, thriving place to work.”

Lynne Morris, UNISON North West regional secretary, commented: “We’re delighted to be moving into One Angel Square. It’s a modern, flexible environment that supports our new ways of working, and being in a building that’s home to Co-op—an organisation that shares our values of fairness and social responsibility—is a great fit.”

Rupert Barron, Director at Avison Young, added: “We were pleased to support Co-op in securing a sublease for 11,927 sq ft on the 12th floor. One Angel Square’s sustainability credentials, amenities and flexibility reinforce its status as one of Manchester’s most desirable office locations.”

Further sublet opportunities are available at One Angel Square, with office suites ranging from 6,717 sq ft to 62,033 sq ft. Enquiries can be directed to Avison Young at rupert.barron@avisonyoung.com.

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About Co-op

Co-op Group is one of the world’s largest consumer co-operatives, operating across food retail, funerals, insurance, and legal services. Owned by over 6.9 million active member-owners, Co-op exists to meet their needs and champion the causes they care about. With more than 2,300 food stores, 800 funeral homes and a wholesale business supplying around 8,000 additional outlets, Co-op employs 53,000 colleagues and generates annual revenues of over £11 billion. It is a recognised leader in ethical business and community-led programmes, creating long-term value for members and communities across the UK.

About UNISON

UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

About Avison Young

Avison Young creates real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. As a private company, our clients collaborate with an empowered partner who is invested in their success. Our integrated talent realises the full potential of real estate by using global intelligence platforms that provide clients with insights and advantage.

Together, we can create healthy, productive workplaces for employees, cities that are centres for prosperity for their citizens, and built spaces and places that create a net benefit to the economy, the environment and the community.

Avison Young is a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for 14 consecutive years. www.avisonyoung.com

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Email: pressoffice@coop.co.uk
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SOURCE: Co-operative Group Limited