The Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham are embarking on an exciting new chapter in the transformation of the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone and surrounding Opportunity Area, and are seeking a talented and motivated Head of Development and Placemaking to join the newly established Royal Docks Team.

This is an opportunity to play a lead role in a team that will work to create a place which is successful, connected and vibrant, allowing it to compete on an international level. The team is based in the Siemens Crystal in the Royal Docks E16 at the heart of the Royal Docks Opportunity Area.

The Royal Docks, in the London Borough of Newham, presents one of the largest and most exciting regeneration opportunities in London. It is London’s only Enterprise Zone, which means that business rate income collected in the EZ can be retained to accelerate local development and economic growth.

The Mayor of London is a significant landowner in the area and is working directly with development partners to deliver 800,000sq/m of new commercial space and more than 6000 homes. Managing a small development and project management team, you will lead the relationship with these partners and ensure they meet their development obligations.

You will also play a key role in the preparation and implementation of our first five year EZ Detailed Delivery Plan and funding strategy. This will involve designing and delivering ambitious and innovative projects ranging from large pieces of transport infrastructure to high quality public realm, cultural infrastructure, meanwhile uses and economic development activity.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the creation of an exciting new world class business, cultural and residential district for London.

For more information, please visit the Royal Docks website: http://www.royaldocks.london

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. 

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.

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.

Application closing date:  Sunday 3 December 2017 at 23:59 GMT

Interviews will take place on: To be confirmed

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 GLA2420

Please note we do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply and for a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below.