Student Loans Company opens new headquarters

A COMPANY has officially opened its new headquarters in Glasgow.

The Student Loans Company ( SLC) welcomed Baroness Barran MBE, school system minister, to “officially” open its new facility in the city.

The Baroness was joined by SLC colleagues and representatives from the design and construction team on Wednesday to unveil a plaque to mark the occasion.

She was also given a tour of the building which highlighted some of its key sustainability features, including the living wall, solar panels and cycle storage area.

The firm moved into the six- storey, 75,000 square foot purpose- built office in January.

The building has been designed to encourage “collaboration and provide a modern working environment” for workers.

Welcoming the Baroness to Glasgow, Chris Larmer, CEO of SLC, said: “It’s a great day to have the Baroness officially open our new Glasgow headquarters.

“SLC has been in the city since its inception more than 30 years ago and relocating to Clyde Place has been an exciting new chapter for our organisation.

“It’s fantastic to have a new modern space for our colleagues and we have settled very quickly into the riverside community.

“At SLC, we are committed to enabling students to invest in their future through further and higher education, and we look forward to continuing to deliver our purpose in our new home.”

Baroness Barran said:

“It was a great honour to attend the Student Loan Company’s new headquarters in Glasgow.

“I was delighted to see the new building, which offers a great space to work in. I was particularly struck by the commitment, collaboration and pride demonstrated by everyone I met.”