Atom is moving to iconic new HQ in Newcastle

We are excited to announce we’re moving Atom’s headquarters from Durham to The Pattern Shop in Newcastle. The multi-million pound investment comes after a period of strong growth and profitability for the bank.

The Pattern Shop, an iconic heritage building in Tyneside, was once home to industrial pioneer Robert Stephenson, who built steam locomotives there in the 1800s. The building has been thoughtfully restored into a sustainable, low-carbon office space, aligning with our commitment to becoming fully climate positive by 2035.

The move comes as we continue to challenge traditional ways of working. In 2021, we became what was then the largest UK business and the first bank to move to a four-day working week for all employees with no loss in salary. The shift has been an overwhelming success and has had a hugely positive impact on Atom as a great place to work.

We remain steadfast in our belief that the traditional five-day work week is becoming obsolete, especially as new technologies like AI play an increasingly important role in business. The Pattern Shop will create a unique, inspiring, and collaborative atmosphere, designed to facilitate recruitment, onboarding, training, and collaboration our its people across all areas of the business.

Mark Mullen, Chief Executive of Atom, said: “Our investment in the iconic Pattern Shop is a bold statement about how we see the future of work. While many companies are backtracking on past commitments and forcing their people back to the office, we’re doing the opposite. We’re creating a social space that brings people together because it’s inspiring, not because it’s mandated.”

“The Pattern Shop played a key role in shaping the modern world. With its unique character and rich history, it is the perfect place to reimagine what a company HQ can be. This isn’t just an office - it’s a symbol of who we are as a brand. Its deep roots in the North East industrial heritage mirror our ambition to build on tradition with bold, modern thinking.”

The move coincides with our continued growth. We are now the UK’s most trusted bank on Trustpilot and have launched popular products like the Instant Saver Reward product while consistently achieving high employee engagement scores.