Go-Ahead Given For Joule’s New HQ

Joules – one of Market Harborough’s biggest employers, has been handed planning permission for its new multi-million pound headquarters in Market Harborough.

It’ll see major changes made to Compass House on Rockingham Road, which the fashion and homeware retailer bought for over £4m, earlier this year.

Artist’s impression of how the new HQ will look when complete

Work, which will include creating a two-storey car park and two ‘mock’ shops for training, will begin early next year, before over 400 staff relocate from a number of buildings opposite on The Point Business Park.

Artist’s impression of how the new HQ will look when complete

Tom Joule, Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Joules, said: “We are delighted to receive planning permission for our new head office development. This is great news for our brand, our team and the local community.

“Market Harborough is in Joules’ DNA and represents a very important ingredient in our brand’s heritage and unique personality.  We have ambitious plans to further grow the Joules brand, both in the UK and internationally. We are confident that our new head office will help preserve and strengthen our special culture and allow us to continue to attract and retain world-class talent.”

Holiday firm G Touring – currently based in the offices – are to remain in Market Harborough.

A spokesman told Hfm: “We are delighted to confirm that we are remaining in Market Harborough and will announce our exciting new location in due course.

In the meantime we continue to work closely with Joules during this transition period.”