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Senior Content Manager
Content specialist in office design and build.
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Oktra is marking a milestone this month: 30 years of transforming the way people work. What began in 1995 as a small studio has grown into a national design and build business with teams in London, Guildford, Manchester and Birmingham, and a portfolio of workplaces that support some of the UK’s most recognisable brands.
Over the past three decades, the workplace has changed dramatically. Offices have moved from fixed, desk-heavy layouts to dynamic, human-centred environments shaped around culture, wellbeing and choice.
Our growth has followed that shift closely, with the business expanding its expertise across design, strategy, delivery and sustainability, helping clients navigate the changing expectations of work with confidence.
Today, Oktra’s team of more than 200 specialists partner with organisations across sectors including tech, finance, media, education and consumer brands. Work with clients such as Adidas, Gymshark and YouTube shows the breadth of environments the business now delivers – from creative studios to HQs, hybrid hubs and complex refurbishments.
What has shaped our work consistently is our purpose: designing places that help people feel connected and inspired in their everyday environment. This people-first viewpoint underpins everything from workplace strategy to concept design, project delivery and long-term partnerships.
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“Turning 30 gives us a chance to pause and recognise how far we’ve come, but it also reminds us that our story has always been about progress. We’ve built this business by staying curious, adapting quickly and investing in relationships. That mindset will carry us into the next chapter.”
Craig Smith, Chief Development Officer
Oktra
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As Oktra enters its fourth decade, our focus is on helping businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape of work – from hybrid routines and shifting employee expectations to the growing importance of sustainability and social value. The team’s outlook is forward-focused, rooted in a belief that workplaces will continue to evolve, and that good design should evolve with them.
The anniversary marks a significant achievement, but the sentiment across the business is one of momentum rather than nostalgia. Oktra’s next chapter is already in motion, built on the same energy, curiosity and commitment to transformation that have defined the past 30 years.
To mark 30 years, we’ve launched a video series celebrating the people behind the business and the roles that shape its projects every day. These stories offer a candid look at the craft, care and collaboration that go into every workplace. You can watch the series here.
