Contacting us about careers & job applications

If you are interested in joining our organisation, please see our Job Opportunities page. For more information on the work we do, please visit the About Us section.

Penna have been appointed to support Standards for England with our recruitment process, including the online application. If you are having technical difficulties with the online recruitment process then please contact Penna on 0845 055 0251 or email sfejobs@penna.com

If you have any general enquiries about working at Standards for England, then please contact our HR department on 0161 817 5300 or at recruitment@standardsforengland.gov.uk

General contact details

Standards for England. Fourth Floor, Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1BB 

Telephone 0161 817 5300. Fax 0161 817 5499. Email enquiries@standardsforengland.gov.uk

Standard for England Office Location

Getting into and around Manchester is easily done via the city's public transport network. There are regular trams and buses, and Piccadilly train station is only a 15-minute walk from our office.

Our office is based in the heart of Manchester's vibrant Northern Quarter, which is popular among independent retailers and the creative industries. There are numerous restaurants, bars, and cafes in the area, which is also home to clothes retailers and art galleries.

We are minutes away from Manchester city centre, which has been extensively redeveloped in recent years. It boasts shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas, a large library and an art gallery.

Our large open-plan office contributes to our supportive and friendly working environment. We are based in Griffin House, which houses a number of different companies and has its own cafe.

Useful links

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Communities and Local Government is our sponsoring government department: www.communities.gov.uk

Information on living and working in Manchester: www.manchesteronline.co.uk

Public transport in Greater Manchester: www.gmpte.com