About Precinct
Precinct is part of the social enterprise family owned by University of Manchester Students' Union, which already includes Manchester Academy, 532 Bar + Kitchen and Corridor Coffee Company.
Our latest offering, Precinct, was born out of a desire to create a new offering for our local community, whilst also putting something back into it.
Our values
Our values stand at the centre of everything we do here. We strive to deliver great service and a feeling of community and inclusivity. We truly believe in community being a two way street, and ask that you work with us, providing honest feedback so that improvement and progression remain central to our mission.
You told us you wanted Precinct to be affordable, adaptable and welcome – and we heard you. You'll find everything from a cosy, daytime café vibe through to an evening spent supporting local acts accompanied by our expansive range of food and drink options. We've curated this to be a space where you can stop by for one, or stick around and enjoy your time with us for as long as you want.
Precinct is a venue for all occasions. Somewhere to meet, work, unwind, celebrate – to share with friends, or enjoy some alone time.
We're putting back every penny that comes through Precinct back into our community of students at The University of Manchester. As a social enterprise, we work hard to make sure we are offering value, comfort and affordable quality.
Work with us
Students are at the heart of our family and we employ over 400 students part-time in our wider businesses every year.
You'll find current Precinct vacancies advertised on the jobs board of our parent the University of Manchester Students' Union website, so check back regularly if you're interested in hospitality opportunities. With shifts and work patterns designed to adapt to student schedules we are sure there will be something for everyone.
A step back in time
The name Precinct comes from the history of our location and its surroundings. .
Sharing the same architects as the Arndale Centre, the Precinct Centre was Wilson and Womersley's ambitious, futuristic vision for accelerating modern retail and how it could intersect into community life. Built between 1970 and 1972, the Precinct Centre occupied this location until 2016.