Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the role of Board member of the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) and the opportunity to be part of the most successful Olympic and Paralympic regeneration of any global city. This is an exciting point in delivering the legacy; maximising the inclusive economy benefits of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
LLDC has achieved an incredible amount since its creation in 2012. We have transformed Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into a thriving new part of the city, working and delivering with and for the talented and diverse communities around us. Thousands of homes have been built on the Park and in the surrounding areas, two new business districts with thousands of jobs have opened, and world-class sporting venues such the London Aquatics Centre are open year-round with a full programme of events not only for elite athletes but also for local residents and grassroots alike. We are one of London’s top destinations, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year, providing a valuable resource for local communities, and generating millions of pounds of economic benefit for the capital and for the UK. We are delivering a lasting legacy in partnership with local people and together making a difference which will bring benefits for decades to come.
Now, we are ready for the next chapter of our story. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will undergo significant change over the coming months and years starting with East Bank, the UK’s most exciting and ambitious culture and education district in a generation, becoming fully operational. World-class organisations – including UCL, the V&A and the BBC – are making the Park in to the most exciting new part of London. Alongside that, we will continue to build, with joint venture partners, thousands more properties, including a high proportion of affordable homes for local people.
Our focus is working with the talented and dynamic communities around the Park to:
- drive growth and inward investment to east London
- oversee world class venues and the long-term estate and commercial management of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
- realise the continuing delivery of legacy and inclusive economy aims
- drive high standard residential developments, including joint venture partnerships.
This will further cement the reputation of the Park as a destination of global significance, bringing with it the potential to stimulate further public and private sector investment, drive innovation, and create yet more opportunity for the communities of east London.
The LLDC Board is responsible for setting strategic direction and overall policy within a framework set by the Mayor of London, providing leadership and support to the organisation, offering oversight and scrutiny as well as monitoring performance and corporate governance.
Being appointed to the LLDC Board provides a real opportunity to not only make a significant contribution to improving the lives of all Londoners and boosting the UK economy, but also to be engaged with a once in a generation world-class development and regeneration process and leave a lasting mark on London – the greatest global city.
We will be working closer than ever with our key stakeholders, from local young people to huge global brands and our talented and dynamic Board will be key to an organisation that is listening and delivering.
We remain committed to better reflect the communities we serve in east London and are keen to hear from candidates who share this passion and whose experiences reflects this.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Yours faithfully
Suki Kalirai
LLDC Chair