Largest floor at 10 South Parade Leeds snapped up

IDHL, one of the UK’s leading digital marketing agencies, has almost doubled its office space in 10SP at South Parade in Leeds.

Having occupied 5,600 sq ft on the ground floor since 2019, IDHL is now relocating to the entire first floor of 10SP at South Parade, occupying 9,600 sq ft on a new 10-year lease. The suite has been fitted out to the highest quality in a contemporary design by IDHL’s contractor TSK.

The bespoke office has 100 desks and has been designed with collaboration at its heart. Features include communal space for breakouts, refreshments, social connections and celebrations; ten meeting rooms, including a training facility and theatre style space; podcast room; phone booths; business lounge and client meeting suite.

Those based in Leeds also have access to amenities such as lockable bike storage, club quality changing facilities and electric car charging plus IDHL provides fresh fruit and refreshments in the communal areas. Each meeting space is technology-enabled, so that meetings can be joined online with ease. Client and colleague events will be held on site due to the extra capacity, plus the flexible meeting room fit-out will give colleagues from across all sites to utilise the space.

Ben Wood, CEO at IDHL, said: “We’re making significant investments in our IDHL offices across the UK this year, as part of our mission to provide the very best working environments for our 400-strong workforce.

“The move to our new 10,000 sq ft Leeds office marks a really exciting moment for our business, as we continue to focus on attracting and retaining the very best digital talent alongside delivering best-in-class service for clients.

“Fitted out with the very best technology, it offers a state-of-the-art environment to support our hybrid working approach. Leeds is our busiest office, located on the doorstep of many of the city’s professional and financial business and in close range to exceptional amenities, so it’s a pivotal moment for IDHL.

“We recognise that people want to work flexibly and also have the chance to work in a relaxed workspace. The move has been well received and we look forward to seeing it continue to thrive as a popular location. Our thanks to TSK and Witton Developments for their support.”

Wilton Developments extensively redeveloped the original building in 2010, on behalf of the owners East Parade Limited. The building was successful in winning a British Council for Offices BCO Award in 2011 and has been popular with tenants ever since. Existing tenants in the building include Armstrong Watson, DB3 Architecture, Odgers Berndtson and SCP.

Jason Stowe, managing director of Wilton Development, explained: “10SP remains one of the most populated buildings within our office portfolio. We have sought to constantly evolve the building to meet the changing needs of occupiers, and we are particularly pleased that we were able to work with the team at IDHL to facilitate its next stage of growth in Leeds.”

Hannah Snell, account director at TSK, said: “It’s been a pleasure collaborating with IDHL to design and deliver their state-of-the-art, people-focused Leeds office. The goal was to create a destination workplace that prioritises the experience of both their employees and visitors, enhancing their ability to attract and retain top talent and clients. This office, which unites all their brands under one roof, plays a key role in defining their current business identity. As Leeds serves as their central hub, it was essential to design a space with diverse work settings to foster effective collaboration and offer flexibility for future needs. We’ve loved being an extension of the IDHL team, and look forward to working with them in the future.”

The Leeds offices of CBRE and Knight Frank acted on behalf of the building’s owner, East Parade Limited, with Fox Lloyd Jones representing IDHL in the letting.

Clair McGowan from CBRE said: “It’s been great to work with the team in getting this deal over the line. Retaining IDHL as an occupier is testament to the quality of the office space on offer at 10 South Parade. The building is centrally located with amenities on your doorstep. Watch this space for further building updates.”