A BUSINESS which launched during the middle of the coronavirus pandemic is now expanding within a heritage Colchester building after a successful first year.

Temp All Staffing was kick-started back in September 2020 in Ipswich before moving some of its employees into the historic Rebow House, in Head Street.

The staffing agency, which boasts a team of consultants led by head of recruitment Luke Waugh, has now revealed plans to move its entire headquarters to the town.

As a result, additional rooms inside the recently restored Grade 2-listed Rebow House will be occupied by the young firm in order to accommodate extra staff.

Oliver Waters, recruitment director, said: “Many have suffered during Covid, but we have thrived because sectors have bounced back with people spending in the UK.

“There is also a changing employment market - a year ago there were a lot more candidates than vacancies and now there are more businesses which need staff.

“Rebow House has been key for us. This beautiful building is in an excellent location and has been restored to a very high standard.

“We get a lot of people who come in because they have seen the shop front. There is good footfall in Colchester, so there is a large number of candidates to find jobs.”

Rebow House was carefully restored by Tollgate Partnership Limited and now offers three modern offices, a shop, parking and a courtyard.

Once the home of former Colchester MP and Mayor Sir Isaac Rebow, the building dates back to 1690 and stands on the site of a medieval building.

One of the most prominent mansions in the town, Rebow House was visited by King William III at least three times.

Jayne Gee and Daniel Watts, directors of the family-run Tollgate Partnership Limited, added: “We are delighted Temp All Staffing have been so successful at Rebow House and that they are now expanding.

“The knowledgeable team behind this successful young business recognised the quality of the restoration and the value of this historic gateway location.

“It is a vote of confidence in the town centre that they want to continue to grow from Rebow House.”