Description
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administration or project coordination experience who is looking to progress their career in an inclusive organisation, while contributing to work that supports communities across east London and the ongoing legacy of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Application Deadline
5 April 2026
Department
Inclusive Growth
Location
Stratford
Compensation
£38,342 per year
Role Overview
As our Inclusive Growth Project Officer, you will provide project and coordination support that keeps our programmes running smoothly and to a high standard. You’ll be involved in a wide and varied mix of work across employment and skills, innovation, community empowerment, impact measurement, and our inclusive growth assets.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate meetings and manage meeting logistics.
- Arrange and support events.
- Manage financial administration including purchase orders and budget tracking.
- Maintain project documentation.
- Support funding proposals.
- Help produce reports.
Who we are looking for
You’re a highly organised, detail‑driven team player with a positive ‘can‑do’ attitude and a genuine interest in inclusive growth and social impact. You’ll bring experience in a senior administrative or project support role — including organising meetings and events, managing documentation, and supporting financial processes such as purchase orders and budget tracking. You’re confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, communicate with clarity and professionalism, and are motivated by contributing to work that makes a real difference for diverse communities.
Why join us?
At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, we’re proud to be a values‑led, inclusive employer with a mission to create opportunity and transformation in East London. We offer flexible working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible impact on one of the UK’s most high‑profile regeneration programmes.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented groups and the local East London community.
Application Process
To apply for this post, please follow the application instructions within the job advertisement and ensure that you provide the information that we have requested within our online application form.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for any vacancies within the LLDC; please fully complete the online application form. We would also appreciate it if you complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring section. All details that you provide will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by any member of the selection panel.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th April 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 20th April 2026 in‑person. Details of the interview process will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
If you would like to discuss this role further or have any questions, please email our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@londonlegacy.co.uk.
If this all sounds good to you we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
- The salary for this post is £38,342 per annum. LLDC operates a performance‑based incremental pay scale.
- Probationary period of 3 months. Upon successful completion, confirmation of employment will be given, and the notice period will be three months.
- This is a permanent role.
- Full‑time position, working 37 hours per week.
- All employees are eligible to join our pension scheme, which is provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year, plus bank holidays, pro‑rate for part‑time employees. The LLDC leave year runs from 1st April until 31st March.
- 3 fully compensated volunteer days (pro‑rate for part‑time employment) providing all staff with the opportunity to serve the community in which they live.
- Interest‑free loan to purchase a season ticket for travel to and from work, up to a maximum value of £5,000.
- Discounted gym membership at the Copper Box Arena and free membership at the London Aquatics Centre. Employees can enjoy the use of both state‑of‑the‑art gyms and swimming facilities for £15 per month.
- Benenden is our healthcare service, enabling employees to obtain consultations without waiting on NHS waiting lists.
- Loan of up to £1,000 to purchase a bike and equipment through our cycle‑to‑work partner www.cyclescheme.co.uk.
- Engaged employee networks to join, including the LGBTQ+ network, Race, Culture and Equity network and Inclusive Access and Disability network.
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