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6 October 2010

Saga commits to Hastings, bringing up to 800 new jobs

The Saga Group, which specialises in products and services for the nation’s over 50s, is set to become the largest private sector employer in Hastings, East Sussex.

The company has announced its intended purchase of One Priory Square in the Priory Quarter business district of Hastings’ town centre. One Priory Square is a new, six-storey, 45,000 sq ft building of Grade A offices, created by economic development company Sea Space as part of the long-term redevelopment programme for the area.

Work will start now to equip the building so it can accommodate up to 800 contact centre and support staff. The site will open for business in the New Year.

Saga Insurance has continued to grow and attract customers, creating a need for more staff and facilities, with Hastings chosen as the location for this expansion.

Commenting on the acquisition, Roger Ramsden, chief executive of Saga Insurance, said: "Our customers like things done properly, and we rely on well-trained people, rather than irritating automated call answering. Saga customers like a personal service and prefer speaking with people based in the UK."

"Hastings is an ideal location. Priory Square is in the town centre and has good public transport links and the building will provide a great working environment. We aim to attract, train and keep the best talent that Hastings has to offer."

Saga is now recruiting people in the Hastings area to work in a variety of positions from agents and managers in contact centre roles such as claims, sales and customer services to positions in HR, IT, property management, cleaning and catering.

For more media information and images, contact:

Tariq Khwaja from TK Associates
T: 01932 224 121
E: tariq.khwaja@tk-associates.com

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