The UK's largest housing association has opened its new office at Broadland Business Park in Norwich.

Eastern Daily Press: Clarion Housing Group officer Kerri Medcalf at Reed House at Broadland Business Park. Picture: Clarion Housing GroupClarion Housing Group officer Kerri Medcalf at Reed House at Broadland Business Park. Picture: Clarion Housing Group (Image: Archant)

Clarion Housing Group has taken offices formerly occupied by Aviva at Reed House, where 450 staff from its three offices previously at St Andrews Business Park have now been brought together under one roof.

The offices would 'future-proof' the business and have capacity for up to 600 staff, said a spokesman.

Jonathan Cawthra, group resources director, said: 'This is a key mile stone for Clarion Housing Group. Due to the success of the previous Norwich base we made the decision to consolidate our operations here and in time expect to become an even bigger employer in the city occupying this fantastic new space at Reed House.'

Clarion owns and manages 123,000 homes across the country and was formed from the 2016 merger between Circle Housing and Affinity Sutton.

Staff at Reed House will provide functions including housing management, finance, human resources, IT and marketing.