O2 set to leave Slough after 15 years

By Sam Pither

27 February 2023

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Virgin Media O2's new Paddington HQ

Virgin Media O2 is planning to move to a new headquarters in Paddington this year, which will see the closure of the O2 head office in Slough which in opened in 2008.

With its site in Hammersmith, London, also closing by the end of the year, all employees will relocate to the new Paddington office and the Green Park, Reading office which opened in 2019.

Those working at the O2 retail store in Slough will continue at a new location, with no redundancies expected to be made as part of the relocations.

A statement from Virgin Media O2 states: “This major investment from Virgin Media O2 will provide future-proof spaces for colleagues to work and collaborate while meeting the evolving needs of the business. It’s being designed to support the existing flexible working policies.

“The latest technology and connectivity are being integrated into the office, while also acting as a centrally located, vibrant space where teams can get together in person. The building, which is currently undergoing a full refurbishment, will also benefit from environmentally friendly technology such as air source heat pumps.”

Patricia Cobian, Virgin Media O2’s Chief Financial Officer, said: “These two incredible offices in Reading and London are an important step in our integration plans that will support our flexible working culture while bringing the buzz back to the office and creating exciting new opportunities for our people to collaborate.”

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.