The Royal Docks is a unique part of Newham and London. It is a dynamic area with successful institutions and new development sites in a unique environment. It is at the heart of the draft London Plan’s ambitions for housing and employment growth and is London’s only Enterprise Zone.

The Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham established the Royal Docks Team in 2017 as a joint initiative to drive forward the regeneration of the Royal Docks. In July 2018 the London LEAP approved a unique £314m Delivery Plan to invest in the area and we need talented and enthusiastic people to help achieve the ambitions of that Delivery Plan.

The Royal Docks team is seeking a maternity cover to join the team in October 2018 and work on key parts of the Royal Docks Delivery Plan over the next year. The work will include leading on the procurement and management of a consultancy team that will help shape the future role, content and function of the public realm and the use of the water in the Royal Docks. You will also be involved in supporting meanwhile uses, engaging with community group and delivering various place making and connectivity projects.

You will join a small team of dedicated professionals working with local stakeholders and the community to shape an exciting future for the Royal Docks.

Please click here for Job Description and Person Specification. 

This role will be based at The Crystal Building, Siemens Brothers Way, London, E16 1GB.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. 

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan, childcare voucher scheme and a career average pension scheme.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference GLA3497.

Application closing date:            Sunday 16 September 2018 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place at:      Union Street, SE1 0LL on the 28 September 2018