Helix tenant Leighton announces record performance and recruitment drive

Leading AWS software development company, Leighton, has announced a year of record performance with plans to create more jobs over the coming 12 months.

Located in The Core at Newcastle Helix the expert software development company has seen a 31% increase in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

John Seager, Newcastle Helix, Estates Director said: “It's great to see the the businesses here at Newcastle Helix doing so well. The record performance that Leighton has achieved is a great example of the growth opportunities Newcastle Helix can support and enable. We look forward to welcoming the new recruits to our sustainably built vibrant community in Newcastle.”

Following its success, the business has made the decision to broaden its executive team and invest in sales, go to market and customer success initiatives as part of its growth strategy that is set to create over 20 jobs in the next year.

James Bunting, CEO at Leighton said: “It’s amazing to be able to talk about the next phase of our strategy. To be in such a strong financial position and able to be planning to take on 20 new colleagues this year is phenomenal, especially in the current climate. Our success is testament to our amazing team, their hard work and the results their work is delivering for our customers.

“We’ve been in business for over 32 years and our goal remains to work collaboratively with our customers to help them to make money, save money and solve problems within their business. By offering both end-to-end software development or placing our expert consultants within their businesses to deliver specific projects at pace, we can ensure the right approach to maximise efficiency, deliver value and most importantly ensure the right outcomes and solutions. It’s a really exciting time for the business and we’re really looking forward to the year ahead.”

As part of its recruitment drive Leighton will be looking to bring on board several high-level positions including a Chief Consulting Officer to oversee its consultancy offering.

One of the UK’s leading software development businesses Leighton boasts a portfolio of customers including British Airways, Atom Bank, EQUANS and IAG Loyalty. Leighton received its Great Place to Work ® recertification in 2024 after receiving recognition for the first time in 2023, it was also named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023 and one of the UK’s Best Places to Work™ in 2024.