A media and technology company in North Somerset is planning to create 130 jobs over the next five years as part of major growth strategy.
Ascot Group, which is based at the Worle Parkway Business Park, is aiming to triple in size from 75 people to more than 200.
The company has already agreed a deal to expand into a neighbouring office after outgrowing its current base, but is eventually planning to open a "high-tech campus" in Weston-super-Mare, chief executive Andrew Scott has said.
He said: “Since taking on our first employee in 2007, the Ascot Group has grown every year.
“We’ve created more than 20 skilled tech and creative jobs over the past few months alone, with plans for another 130 over the next five years.
“Ideally we want to build a new hi-tech campus in Weston over the next three years to accommodate 200-plus local people and provide a great work-life balance without commuting – but it all depends on available space and facilities.
“We hope to finalise our office plans early next year after discussions with relevant parties.”
The company's ambitions were revealed to the Ascot Group team at the firm's annual conference at Weston College’s Hans Price Centre on December 5.
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The event saw directors from each of the group’s companies – Purplex Marketing, Insight Data and Business Leader – present an overview of achievements in 2019, as well as discussing plans for 2020.
'Weston is a hidden gem'
The plans include major investment in jobs, technology and infrastructure. But the first step, says Andrew, is the move to the second office at Worle Parkway.
The new base includes a media suite, and development and conference areas which Andrew says will enable the Ascot Group to run networking and learning events with local businesses, and training sessions for students keen to learn digital and publishing skills.
He added: “The second office is a stepping stone while we plan the new campus.
“Weston is a hidden gem; it provides a wonderful backdrop to build a cutting-edge marketing and tech business and the town has a huge pool of talented people who commute further afield every day.
“If we can get the support to build our new campus it would help transform the area.”
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